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Non-sense: the nuclear path

It’s impossible to engineer for  “Black Swans” *  from Fukushima we are reminded that the risk of nuclear energy is too great whether analyzed from a public health, safety, or security perspective. Obama’s budget proposal for 2011 would add $36 billion in new federal loan guarantees to $18.5 billion already budgeted but not spent – for a total of $54.5 billion. The new $8.3 billion in federal loan guarantees will go toward the construction and operation of a pair of reactors in Burke County, Ga., by the Southern Co. Federal loan guarantees are needed to spur construction of new reactors because of the huge expense. This puts the US taxpayer at risk given the industry’s record of cost overruns and loan defaults. The argument about the cost causes bi-partisan combustion, but regardless the cost conversation is mute and overridden by the underlying risk. World Team Now ‘s stand is that is time to pause to reflect upon and consider giving this kind of funding/subsidies and loan guarantees to the renewable energy sector instead. This could jump start tidal energy, and geothermal energy or build out an infrastructure for new transmission sources. Keep in mind the fission spectrum from radiation released in a nuclear power plant has a longer life than the radiation release from a nuclear bomb.  It would be wise to re-examine the action of the Health Ministry that raised the legal limit of radiation on March 15 to 250 millisieverts, when 100 millisieverts per year was the maxim prior to the Fukushima crisis – and that amount was already controversial.  There is much to consider now, regarding the nuclear situation: Our children & Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant’s effect on people:

Sellafield Nuclear Power Plant threatened:

USA Hanford Nuclear Power Plant (photos):

USA PA. PPL Susquehanna nuclear power plant shut down:

USA MA. Plymouth Rock Rally this week end:

Controversy about radiation in Fukushima units 1-4:

In the South of France, nuclear catastrophe reviewed:

Suggestion by MIT is being taken seriously:

Mass extinction, US west coast contamination, and other perspectives:

Bird shuts down Ukraine reactor:

Elementary Commercial video on the basics of the beginning of the melt down:

Radiation bioaccumulation:

This requires a sense of humor:

USA to bring back building of nuclear power plants:

*”Black Swans” are perfect storm disasters that engineers  can’t reasonably design to cost-wise and can occur at rates that take engineers by surprise (“fat tails”) .

The Flow of Tidal Energy

By Suzanne Maxx ©Picture9.gif

The world is moving so fast now, it seems by the time you read these words, there is something new and more important, and World Team Now is growing faster than we can keep up with it.   The vision for World Team began 20 years ago September.  The Anniversary present is, the present awareness now, as humanity is embracing “Going Green”.

Our environmental movement is picking up speed, globally.  New and alternative energy, technology and public policy are emergent.  It’s exciting to watch alternative sources of energy, coming from the Earth, Air, Fire, and Water as Heat/Coolant Geothermal, Wind, Solar and especially, Tidal Energy— to take the limelight.

World Team Now is excited about our partnership with Tidal Today for the  3rd International Tidal Energy Summit.  Tidal Energy’s Day is near! Find out how to overcome technical, financial, consenting, and infrastructure challenges to ensure tidal energy can deliver on 2020 renewable targets.

Since our human bodies and our world are mostly water, it seems that the developing Tidal Energy will play a significant role in the natural renewable energy mix.   You will have a chance to be on the pulse of the energy movement by joining the team of tidal pioneers in London to learn about Tidal Energy, and see new emergent technologies and systems, from their innovation to implementation. The entire industry will benefit from this event as governments pays attention to challenges and investors eagerly eye up which opportunities will make the most economic sense. This is a unique opportunity to find out first hand, click here to register now.

If you are serious about doing business in tidal energy plus getting valuable strategies and insights to streamline the development process join the highest concentration of tidal developers all in one room, this event is the place to network and do business with tidal energy pioneers.

Hear from global pioneers including Marine Current Turbines, Open Hydro, Verdant Power, Atlantis Resources Corporation, Voith Hydro and many more at: 3rd International Tidal Energy Summit, London, November 17-18th. We hope to help bring Tidal Energy forward to the public.

Since our human bodies and our world are mostly water, it seems that the developing Tidal Energy will play a significant role in the natural renewable energy mix.   You will have a chance to be on the pulse of the energy movement by joining the team of tidal pioneers in London to learn about Tidal Energy, and see new emergent technologies and systems, from their innovation to implementation. The entire industry will benefit from this event as governments pays attention to challenges and investors eagerly eye up which opportunities will make the most economic sense. This is a unique opportunity to find out first hand, click here to register now. Developers in the wave and tidal industry have been invited to bid for GBP 22 million of government funding. The Marine Renewables Proving Fund, announced by the government in July, will allow for the commercial development of marine energy.  It’s time to go with the flow….

Other “sister” Conferences our partners at Tidal Today are producing this year, in the alternative renewable energy sector, include:

  • Offshore Great Lakes Oct 21-22
  • Solar Investment and Finance USA Summit Nov 12-13
  • Grid Integration of Renewable Energy Summit Nov 4-5
  • Offshore Wind Installation Nov 11-12
  • 3rd CSP Spain Nov 11-12
  • Wind Operations and Maintenance Nov 17-18
  • 3rd Tidal Energy Nov 17-18
  • Thin Film USA Dec 1-2
  • Printed Electronics (OLED Lighting) Dec 1-2
  • Balance of Plants and Balance of Systems Dec 1-2
  • Solar Investment and Finance Europe Dec 2-3

Freedom, Choice – Independence Day

Independence, Freedom, & Choice

"The Statue of Liberty"- photo by Suzanne Maxx

By Suzanne Maxx

I love celebrating “The Declaration of Independence” and this year, Independence has great meaning on 4th of July in NYC.  True independence is within our vision, now evidenced by the sweeping changes abound;

We have a new Energy Bill thanks to representatives Waxman & Markey’s; American Energy and Security Act (ACES). It  just made it through the House of Representatives(HR2454). This bill is a step towards the first law of its kind for the USA, which could help us on the path towards Energy Independence and allow the alternative sources like solar; wind, tidal, geothermal to grow.  Obama  seems to be in favor of it, although there werelast minute controversial changes.

Independence from Oil, now that would merit a big celebration, and fireworks.

With “Copenhagen” in December there is a true possibility of the first ever Global Environmental Treaty ratified for our world.  We have more countries than ever before attempting to work together to take on the Climate Crisis, that is significant.

The USA is manufacturing electric vehicles and the automotive industry is transforming.

Serve.gov is one example of how Service, Contribution, Integrity and Environmental Responsibility are being valued as a commodity and the world of business is being reformed.

The Web, social networks, streaming media, multiple channels of TV:  withviewer “Independence” and so much choice, the entertainment industry is transformed.

EPA declares Greenhouse Gases pose threat to public health–and a greater accountability from polluters is born.

The ARRA creates green jobs, and funds the kind of projects that will insure our independent future, and asks for a smarter electrical grid, and Utilities are being transformed.   Solutions are born.

Let us celebrate our greatest gift we have in this country-freedom.  It is so exciting to live in a time of change, where the possibility of creating a future independent from the past is real.

World Team’s green building (that intends to have the option to function independent of the electrical grid is closer to reality)—and a new for profit Delaware corporation ;  “World Team –Building LLC” that will contribute to World Team Now, is born.

In truth we are all dependent on the love that we need from one another and more that is ineffable: the air we breathe, water, food and something bigger and beyond each us— some call it “nature,” I say “God” (call it what you will, but let’s answer the call with reverence and respect).

May you realize the greatest gift that grows from Independence; Freedom

Freedom gives choice—how do you choose to use your resources; Time, Energy, Action and Money?

A twist of irony–to celebrate independence at a time where there is “dependence” on the Team of people who are all working on our growing World Team Now.    Thank you All— and we welcome All!

Stimulus for Transformation?

What do you love for Valentine’s Day?  How about a possibility for the USA to move towards transformation?  It is hard to believe we may see some governmental support for Alternative and Renewable Energy & Technology: Green Building, Solar, Wind, Plug in Electric Vehicles, a Smart Grid, the fact that these are finally being recognized is a demonstration of love of our earth and humanity, consciousness growing– on Valentine’s Day in the USA. Here is what appears to be in the box of candy, but one never knows when you bite into it, what is on the inside….

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan (H.R.1), passed by Congress today is expected to be forwarded, and signed into law shortly.
Highlights from the Stimulus Package are:
 
 

 

Renewable Energy Incentives

$20 billion in tax incentives for renewable energy and energy efficiency over 10 years, including: extending tax credits for energy produced from wind, geothermal, hydropower and landfill gas; (This is very exciting!)
grants to build renewable energy facilities ;(
hope many can benefit, this is great especially if policy comes into play to inspire people towards transformation)
tax credits for purchases of energy-efficient furnaces, windows and doors, or insulation;(NYSERDA co-generation, heat coolant geothermal?)
tax credit for families that purchase plug-in hybrid vehicles (finally incentives, the Electric Vehicle will indeed be resurrected, and with better batteries: A123 )

Energy
About $50 billion for energy programs, focused chiefly on efficiency and renewable energy, (ok, this gets us going!) including
$5 billion to weatherize modest-income homes;
$6.4 billion to clean up nuclear weapons production sites; (this merits further discussion later)
$11 billion toward a so-called “smart electricity grid” —Yes, it is so anitquated our Grid, it’s time to reduce waste;
$13.9 billion to subsidize loans for renewable energy projects (Elation!  World Team -Dream to Reality);
$6.3 billion in state energy efficiency and clean energy grants(NYSERDA’s deserves support for their programs)
$4.5 billion make federal buildings more energy efficient (“Got to be the change ….”)

Elated about most of this but,  we will discuss the nuclear waste issue when we are not in a mode of gratitude…

Science
$3 billion for the National Science Foundation for basic science and engineering research; (Yes, hopefully explore the ocean and more with Tidal Energy)
$1 billion for NASA;
$1.6 billion research in areas such as climate science, biofuels, high-energy physics and nuclear physics. .

Infrastructure
$46 billion for transportation projects, including $27 billion for highway and bridge construction and repair;
$8.4 billion for mass transit;
$8 billion for construction of high-speed railways and $1.3 billion for Amtrak;
$4.6 billion for the Army Corps of Engineers;
$4 billion for public housing improvements;
$6.4 billion for clean and drinking water projects;
$7 billion to bring broadband Internet service to underserved areas.

Expanded college credit
About $13 billion to provide a $2,500 expanded tax credit for college tuition and related expenses for 2009 and 2010. The credit is phased out for couples making more than $160,000.

It will be interesting to see what legislation actually goes into effect and becomes solid. We focused on the legislation that aligned with the core competencies of the work we have been focused on developing with World Team for almost two decades.  The other issues are significant as well but, and like cells of our body all contribute to the whole of this will become emergent.

Change

We are ready for change with our new President Obama.

To new energy, new policy, solar, wind, geothermal, tidal, biomass, green jobs, plug-in electric vehicles, a smarter grid, and global consciousness….

May we all work together as a team to continuously play in transforming our world.

To change, and it’s time for World Team Now, may we be an example of change.

We changed our name, our 501c3 non-profit corporation: “Team World Corps” is “World Team Now!”

 

 

 

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