Nuclear Power? LNG To NG For Power?

Nuclear Energy - is it really that bad?

Even the Natural Gas Suppliers say that using Natural Gas to produce Electricity is not wise!

Council Policy StatementThe Council recognizes that there are applications in which it is more energy efficient to use natural gas directly than to generate electricity from natural gas and then use the electricity in the end-use application. The Council also recognizes that in many cases the direct use of natural gas can be more economically efficient. These potentially cost-effective reductions in electricity use, while not defined as conservation in the sense the Council uses the term, are nevertheless alternatives to be considered in planning for future electricity requirements.The changing nature of energy markets, the substantial benefits that can accrue from healthy competition among natural gas, electricity and other fuels, and the desire to preserve individual energy source choices all support the Council taking a market-oriented approach to encouraging efficient fuel decisions in the region. Read The Entire Piece: http://www.nwcouncil.org/Library/2001/2001-17.htm

Let's see now, nuclear energy has gone modular and is much safer, more predictable and just as powerful as liquefied natural gas.

It is lodged in one spot with service on-site.

A unit goes wrong, unplug it and replace with a new one just like it, and remove or repair the old one.

With an LNG transfer/storage terminal 20-plus miles up a river, there would be 2.5 LNG tankers a week making round trips full of liquefied natural gas, roiling at -260 degrees, looking for the least opportunity to get out and vaporize.

All communities' life quality and infrastructure along the route would be geared to this one private corporation, and would need expensive security and fire protection measures to protect themselves from it.

There is no liability on the private corporation's part that we know of.

And now the corporation's getting all squirrelly that someone may get upset on their running a 36-inch diameter, high pressure natural gas pipeline through property intended for public use and recreation, as well - at the expense of other landowners who will simply lose their property if they don't agree to sell it to these energy speculators, abetted by government to take it if necessary.

Let's see - nuclear power and a possible meltdown, or LNG in our lives 24/7/365 for 65 years for a product we find we may not really need?

Hmm. How tough a decision is that to make?

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Ship Ballast Dumping Danger In Our Waters?

Ballast Water Invaders

Commercial ships are transferring diseases like cholera around the world, according to new scientific research.

Biologists in the US have discovered that the ships' ballast water, which is used to stabilise the vessels at sea, contains a variety of potentially dangerous micro-organisms.

The scientists say these can harm both humans and ocean wildlife. Helen Sewell of BBC Science reports............For Complete Article, Click On Thread Title Above!!!

From The Daily "A" - Hood To Coast Organizers Issue Traffic Warnings!

8/17/2008 9:26:00 PM

From;The Daily Astorian

Warning issued about Hood to Coast traffic disruption

SEASIDE - The Nike Hood To Coast Relay organizers advise residents that traffic flow will be affected on U.S. Highway 101 starting Monday, when the pedestrian bridge will be set up, and again Aug. 24 and 25 when the bridge is removed.The work to set up the bridge overlay will be after 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday in an effort to not create further traffic delays. The event will be held Aug. 22 and 23.....For Full Information, Click On Thread Title Above