06-05-2006, 02:31 AM
I saw that show too about Brazil and the sugar cane. Hawaii has many natural resources and can be self-sufficient if it wants to.
The wind at southpoint could power the entire Kona coast. Sugar cane could power all the cars on the islands. We could also plant Oil Palm Trees which produce the most veggie oil of any crop. Then you could make biodiesel with it for trucks and boats and VW tdi's.
http://www.driftwoodgardens.com/africanoilpalm.htm
Pacific Biodiesel in Maui is planning on putting a biodiesel plant on island soon: http://www.biodiesel.com/
Education is key, learning about permaculture and organic farming would be a positive step.
http://www.hawaiiorganicfarmers.org/appren.htm
http://www.permaculture-hawaii.com/
http://www.permaculture.net/courses/us_hawaii.html
Hawaii is already a leader in aquaculture:
http://www.hawaiiaquaculture.org/
The wind at southpoint could power the entire Kona coast. Sugar cane could power all the cars on the islands. We could also plant Oil Palm Trees which produce the most veggie oil of any crop. Then you could make biodiesel with it for trucks and boats and VW tdi's.
http://www.driftwoodgardens.com/africanoilpalm.htm
Pacific Biodiesel in Maui is planning on putting a biodiesel plant on island soon: http://www.biodiesel.com/
Education is key, learning about permaculture and organic farming would be a positive step.
http://www.hawaiiorganicfarmers.org/appren.htm
http://www.permaculture-hawaii.com/
http://www.permaculture.net/courses/us_hawaii.html
Hawaii is already a leader in aquaculture:
http://www.hawaiiaquaculture.org/
Steve & Regina
Hawaiian Acres / North Lake Tahoe
'If you don't know where you're going, any road will get you there' - George Harrison
Hawaiian Acres / North Lake Tahoe
'If you don't know where you're going, any road will get you there' - George Harrison