11-21-2006, 09:21 PM
Geothermal is an interesting one, according to U.S. Department of Energy, Geothermal provides 30% of Big Island Power. What prevents it producing 100% of power or even power for exporting? On the other side of the coin what are the environmental consequences? I am aware of strong opposition from some members of the community.
Flight Simulator is an out of the box and fun idea, however its not clear who would be using it, tourists?
It was surprising that more people didn’t indicate the desire for No Development . Most impressive is the community of Hanalei Kauai in preventing development and preserving natural beauty. I have been fortunate to visit there several times. The No Development option can only be achieved by activism, not by silence.
Interesting article on how Hanalei Kauai community keeps development out. http://starbulletin.com/2004/04/23/news/story6.html .Note the creative efforts of Hanalei Roads Committee, a self-appointed group interested in preventing development on the North Shore.
"The one-lane bridges create a sense of friendliness and slowness on the North Shore," she said. "It isn't like Lihue, and we want to keep it that way."
Edited by - adias on 11/22/2006 02:34:38
Flight Simulator is an out of the box and fun idea, however its not clear who would be using it, tourists?
It was surprising that more people didn’t indicate the desire for No Development . Most impressive is the community of Hanalei Kauai in preventing development and preserving natural beauty. I have been fortunate to visit there several times. The No Development option can only be achieved by activism, not by silence.
Interesting article on how Hanalei Kauai community keeps development out. http://starbulletin.com/2004/04/23/news/story6.html .Note the creative efforts of Hanalei Roads Committee, a self-appointed group interested in preventing development on the North Shore.
"The one-lane bridges create a sense of friendliness and slowness on the North Shore," she said. "It isn't like Lihue, and we want to keep it that way."
Edited by - adias on 11/22/2006 02:34:38