09-08-2008, 08:56 PM
I live off the grid, so my access to Punatalk is sporadic and I apologize for my late respone.
Regarding geothermal energy.
I still believe Tutu Pele exist, and that geothermal in Hawai`i is unacceptable. Drilling for geothermal energy means drilling into Tutu Pele’s body and taking her energy and life blood.
Aside from that - I find it interesting how people put themselves above “mother nature” and think they can actually build something to withstand Tutu Pele and her family.
All we need is a real good earthquake hitting the right spot at the right time and putting a crack in the right place. . . unseen by human eyes. The question after that will be – how many people will be instantly killed by the chemicals leaking from that crack. How far will the deadly poisonous gases travel before it looses its potency? To Leilani Estates, Kapoho, Kalapana, Wa’awa’a, Nanawale, Pahoa town? We’re not talking about vog. This gas will kill you.
If you were really listening to Kale Gumapac that is what he was saying in the 60 seconds he had regarding the geothermal, his concern for human life. I heard it! .. and I have added my belief about Tutu Pele.
So I will say it bluntly - - “this stuff’s going to kill people, birds, everything!” When this happens, (and who’s to say how long before that happens) how great would geothermal be then? Do you want to take that chance with people’s lives? I live in Wa’awa’a and I am not ready to leave this planet, and while I’m enjoying this planet, I want to live a long and healthy life. (Did you know birds are dying from the vog in the Volcano area?)
What is of value? Is human life important? Listening to people that believe in progress and big business, it seems human life is on the bottom of the “value list”. Look around you. Money and making life easy (turning on a switch for electricity, watching TV, etc) has become more important than caring about people’s welfare.
Some thoughts to consider –
• Since geothermal started here on Big Island, the volcanic activity has not stopped – could that be Tutu Pele giving us direct feedback about geothermal?
• The unusual interesting phenomenon that has occurred at Halema`uma`u, could it be because the existing geothermal plant is putting those poisonous gases back in and causing these phenomenon, and if so what else is going on that man thinks he’s got under control.
This is not Iceland (I’ve been there and they do use Geothermal energy).
Our volcano is very different. So could it be that what works elsewhere will not operate the same here in Hawai`i.
Progress is great, but not at the expense of anyone’s health.
Especially since there are other options.
Options that don’t keep us dependent on paying HELCO. With geothermal you’re still going to get a bill from HELCO. Wouldn’t you rather be free from that expense? I am enjoying living off the grid and not paying HELCO a cent.
Regarding geothermal energy.
I still believe Tutu Pele exist, and that geothermal in Hawai`i is unacceptable. Drilling for geothermal energy means drilling into Tutu Pele’s body and taking her energy and life blood.
Aside from that - I find it interesting how people put themselves above “mother nature” and think they can actually build something to withstand Tutu Pele and her family.
All we need is a real good earthquake hitting the right spot at the right time and putting a crack in the right place. . . unseen by human eyes. The question after that will be – how many people will be instantly killed by the chemicals leaking from that crack. How far will the deadly poisonous gases travel before it looses its potency? To Leilani Estates, Kapoho, Kalapana, Wa’awa’a, Nanawale, Pahoa town? We’re not talking about vog. This gas will kill you.
If you were really listening to Kale Gumapac that is what he was saying in the 60 seconds he had regarding the geothermal, his concern for human life. I heard it! .. and I have added my belief about Tutu Pele.
So I will say it bluntly - - “this stuff’s going to kill people, birds, everything!” When this happens, (and who’s to say how long before that happens) how great would geothermal be then? Do you want to take that chance with people’s lives? I live in Wa’awa’a and I am not ready to leave this planet, and while I’m enjoying this planet, I want to live a long and healthy life. (Did you know birds are dying from the vog in the Volcano area?)
What is of value? Is human life important? Listening to people that believe in progress and big business, it seems human life is on the bottom of the “value list”. Look around you. Money and making life easy (turning on a switch for electricity, watching TV, etc) has become more important than caring about people’s welfare.
Some thoughts to consider –
• Since geothermal started here on Big Island, the volcanic activity has not stopped – could that be Tutu Pele giving us direct feedback about geothermal?
• The unusual interesting phenomenon that has occurred at Halema`uma`u, could it be because the existing geothermal plant is putting those poisonous gases back in and causing these phenomenon, and if so what else is going on that man thinks he’s got under control.
This is not Iceland (I’ve been there and they do use Geothermal energy).
Our volcano is very different. So could it be that what works elsewhere will not operate the same here in Hawai`i.
Progress is great, but not at the expense of anyone’s health.
Especially since there are other options.
Options that don’t keep us dependent on paying HELCO. With geothermal you’re still going to get a bill from HELCO. Wouldn’t you rather be free from that expense? I am enjoying living off the grid and not paying HELCO a cent.