06-26-2016, 08:06 AM
Some kind of geothermal meeting happened over in Honolulu recently, maybe some would like to watch the video. Somewhere around the 19:30 mark gets very interesting with the way Inouye let the Dlnr answer some tough geothermal questions. The Dlnr Rep does mention the 2009 restoration and push for a an increase of geothermal operations. He does say that "environmental concerns like water quality were met." Yet one year later ground zero For Our ROD outbreak happens followed by a very slow response. To identify it. How Sen, Inouye can claim that the department of health has taken a serious approach to these issues is beyond me. Why was The department of health a no show to this senate meeting yet taken seriously?
If you want to watch more of the actual meeting and not just PPA pres please watch the video at the bottom of the linked article.
http://www.bigislandvideonews.com/2016/0...rmal-bill/
Its very hard for me personally to look past an industry like Ormat geothermal when they have repeatedly caused other environmental impacts in our area several times in the past. You do know why geothermal's reinjection system couldn't contaminate any of our under ground water aquifers don't you?
I often ask myself questions like, If they aren't really expressing worry about further contamination of our aquifirs then why expect them to have taken extra safety measures or attempt better monitoring during this last geothermal production increase in the same location?
P.S. Also it's disturbing to watch the level of different respect given by Senator Inouye to others. For one, She drills Bob Patricci, like the guy hasn't had or seen his fair share of drilling already. Then in return she allows the Dlnr rep to be saved and spoken for by a smooth knowledgable geothermal attorney. It shows me that our Dlnr may not know much outside of the profit sector when it comes to our current geothermal operations out here,jmo.
If you want to watch more of the actual meeting and not just PPA pres please watch the video at the bottom of the linked article.
http://www.bigislandvideonews.com/2016/0...rmal-bill/
Its very hard for me personally to look past an industry like Ormat geothermal when they have repeatedly caused other environmental impacts in our area several times in the past. You do know why geothermal's reinjection system couldn't contaminate any of our under ground water aquifers don't you?
I often ask myself questions like, If they aren't really expressing worry about further contamination of our aquifirs then why expect them to have taken extra safety measures or attempt better monitoring during this last geothermal production increase in the same location?
P.S. Also it's disturbing to watch the level of different respect given by Senator Inouye to others. For one, She drills Bob Patricci, like the guy hasn't had or seen his fair share of drilling already. Then in return she allows the Dlnr rep to be saved and spoken for by a smooth knowledgable geothermal attorney. It shows me that our Dlnr may not know much outside of the profit sector when it comes to our current geothermal operations out here,jmo.