09-15-2008, 12:12 PM
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Originally posted by Bob Orts
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Originally posted by Hotzcatz
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nobody has the slightest idea what the heck this “green” and “sustainable” label means.
Green and sustainable are two different things. Wikipedia does a good job at describing both.
Green is a tough one for me. I like blue. But for "sustainability," I like, "the capacity to maintain a certain process or state indefinitely." I like this one because it points out an obvious flaw with wanting to be sustainable. I'll present exactly what I mean on Saturday the 27th in Hilo at the Green Jobs event.
---- Rob, mahalo for allowing the shameless plugs for the event. I'm really just trying to save time and keep from rambling...
I think when people refer to the either term, they apply them in various contexts. So if you're referring to "sustainable farming" it means one thing. If you're referring to "sustainable construction" it means something else. To put it back into a confusing context, what does "sustainable healthcare" have to do with going "green"? [?]
quote:You're close! It's actually called the, "Energy Independence Act of 2007" and Title Ten is the Green Jobs Act of 2007. The Energy Act appropriates two billion dollars. Maybe that deserves a new thread? Or maybe 10!
Let’s have a Foreign Oil Independence Job Act of 2008
[quote]So many people complain about government abuse, but geez, they open yourselves up to being abused by government.
We get the government we deserve and that's "exactly" what we have.
Keep in mind that testimony before the County Council can be made "for," "against" and "neither." Everyone gets a chance to participate. Also remember to do your homework. I'm sure you would also encourage us to research issues before voting? There's still plenty of time to tell the County Council that you want these federal funds to be spent on other islands.