07-14-2008, 03:59 AM
Well, THIS household is generating power from wood, and I think others may be interested as well. It's not expensive to put such a system together.
I agree with Mark, kinda. I agree that people here have the time and education to do their research. Not to offend anyone, but in many cases I can tell they have not. It's very very clear in some cases. It may well be that they feel that asking questions on Punaweb is doing research. It's hit and miss at best, and some stewardship is warranted.
As for deforestation, no question that in many places it's a very big problem. Here in Hawaii, which isn't yet like Haiti, it doesn't seem difficult at all to prohibit selling any fuel wood at all but guava. If we get on things before they become desperate, these sorts of policies may work. If we just let it run amok, then we get what we get.
You can buy very fine turn key solid fuel hot water heaters on-line. They work, and are faster than one might think. Coupled with a well insulated tank you can make a lot of hot water, even in the rainy winter, and use it when you need to. Not a "blanket recommendation" but for many people, especially those of us nearer the Volcano than the beach it's a very viable option.
I agree with Mark, kinda. I agree that people here have the time and education to do their research. Not to offend anyone, but in many cases I can tell they have not. It's very very clear in some cases. It may well be that they feel that asking questions on Punaweb is doing research. It's hit and miss at best, and some stewardship is warranted.
As for deforestation, no question that in many places it's a very big problem. Here in Hawaii, which isn't yet like Haiti, it doesn't seem difficult at all to prohibit selling any fuel wood at all but guava. If we get on things before they become desperate, these sorts of policies may work. If we just let it run amok, then we get what we get.
You can buy very fine turn key solid fuel hot water heaters on-line. They work, and are faster than one might think. Coupled with a well insulated tank you can make a lot of hot water, even in the rainy winter, and use it when you need to. Not a "blanket recommendation" but for many people, especially those of us nearer the Volcano than the beach it's a very viable option.