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Now that we have upgraded our battery bank for long life, we need to be able to monitor it, so we know how many amp hours we are depositing, and how many we are withdrawing. Today we are installing a FLEXnet DC to replace our Trimetric. This will allow us to monitor the performance of our battery bank and wind turbine with the same display we use to monitor our solar panels, and inverter. This unit monitors the power to and from the batteries on three current shunts, one on the pv charge controller, one on the inverter, and one on the wind turbine.

Certainly the effects of global climate changed have been thoroughly documented in recent years but there are several hazards of the fossil fuel industry that have not been as widely publicized. Among these is exposure to asbestos. While many believe asbestos to be a problem of the past, (it was banned for general use by the Consumer Product Safety Commission in the late 1970’s) when in fact asbestos exposure is a real threat to human health, particularly within the procession of fossil fuels.

Asbestos is in fact, not a man-made creation, but a naturally occurring mineral that was included in insulation compounds because of its strong and flexible fibers. These attributes made asbestos ideal for inclusion in a myriad of insulation products including piping, electrical insulation, drywall, boilers, and various kinds of wall insulation. Asbestos was popular because its fibers we small and adaptable to a number of different compounds. This however, was before we knew what we knew today, that asbestos was slowly killing thousands of industrial workers.

Asbestos is not considered dangerous until it is rendered “friable.” When asbestos containing materials are rendered friable, they are considered to be extremely hazardous. Friable means simply that the materials are old or damaged. Asbestos containing materials become abraded by age or other
damage; they release the microscopic asbestos fibers into the air supply, leaving those in the vicinity at risk of a harmful exposure. When asbestos is inhaled, the fibers lodge in the pleural lining of the lungs, which over time can lay the groundwork for pleural mesothelioma, a rare type of cancer whose only cause is asbestos exposure.

Certainly the health effects of the fossil fuel industry do not begin and end with asbestos exposure (skin cancer rates are higher than anywhere in the world in South Africa and Australia where the ozone has been rapidly depleted), but recently researchers have seen an influx of asbestos related
health complications directly related to exposure at oil refineries and other processing centers. However, this is not simply a hazard to the long term vitality of our planet but a real danger to the current inhabitants of our green planet. For more information about not only mesothelioma, but the growing connections between industrial activity and the health of the planet’s inhabitants, please visit the Mesothelioma and Asbestos Awareness Center.

Nissan Puts ‘Fuel Efficiency Gauge’ In All New Models

All future new models from Nissan will be equipped with a fuel efficiency gauge to give drivers more information on how their driving style directly relates to fuel economy.

http://www.environmentalleader.com/2007/08/21/nissan-puts-fuel-efficiency-gauge-in-all-new-models/

Nissan Unveils Eco-Pedal

Nissan has unveiled Eco Pedal this week. The company says the system can help drivers improve fuel efficiency by 5 to 10 percent.

http://www.environmentalleader.com/2008/08/05/nissan-unveils-eco-pedal/

Nissan Unveils Environmental Action Plan

Nissan has unveiled a new environmental action plan dubbed Nissan Green Program 2010.

http://www.environmentalleader.com/2006/12/13/nissan-unveils-environmental-action-plan/

Reduced emissions, electric vehicles, and more. Go Nissan, show the world what’s possible!

A common objection to biomass energy production is that it could divert agricultural production away from food crops in a hungry world — even leading to mass starvation in the poor countries.

True or not?

Not true: at best it’s an oversimplification of a complex issue. It just doesn’t work that way, and neither does hunger.

“A major criticism often levelled against biomass, particularly against large-scale fuel production, is that it could divert agricultural production away from food crops, especially in developing countries.

The basic argument is that energy-crop programmes compete with food crops in a number of ways (agricultural, rural investment, infrastructure, water, fertilizers, skilled labour etc.) and thus cause food shortages and price increases.”

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RIP Bernie Mac …..

Last weekend we were at Woodhenge.org helping and filming the construction of two solar power systems with workshop attendees. Then it was off to South Colton this week helping Roger set up his off-grid system at his new Adirondack Cabin in the woods, then this weekend it’s off to VT to help Ellen build a solar water heater. You can see the project Pics at http://www.green-trust.org/2008-08-03%20assorted/. We even saw a Moose last night on our way home from South Colton.

Dear Steve,
David Blume to be interviewed on a special 3 hour Coast to Coast Radio Program
Thursday 7/15 Starting 10:00pm PT
hosted by George Noory - talk radio’s 2nd most popular commentator reaching millions of Americans nightly

TUNE IN AS DAVID SHREDS BIG OIL AND ITS ANTI-ETHANOL CAMPAIGN
(click this link to find the Coast to Coast radio station in your area www.coasttocoastam.com/shows/2008/07/17.html)

It’s finally our turn at bat! Renewable energy expert David Blume, author of the widely acclaimed new book Alcohol Can Be a Gas! (www.alcoholcanbeagas.com) is going to expose and dispel the propaganda and misinformation about Ethanol and renewable energy. The program promises to deliver the truth about how we can be producing clean and sustainable energy and food at fractions of the cost of toxic fossil fuels.

This is our chance to show big media that the public demands better and more in-depth information about Ethanol, the best solution available to battle climate change, famine and fuel lines.

What can you do:
Tell all your friends about the book (www.alcoholcanbeagas.com) and the Coast to Coast radio interview Thursday July 17, (www.coasttocoastam.com/shows/2008/07/17.html).

Tune in to Coast to Coast and don’t hold your opinion, it’s a call in program so let them know you support David with comment and questions.

The program will be archived, so if you happen to miss it Thursday night, go on-site at www.coasttocoastam.com/shows/2008/07/17.html, listen there and copy the interview link to send on to your network

Keep alert for, attend and advise your friends and colleagues about David’s coming appearances and presentations.
American Independence Hour radio - Tues, July 15
Coast to Coast Radio with George Noory – Thurs, July 17
EORenew/SolWest Fair - July 25, 26, 27 - Canyon City OR
MidAtlantic Renewable Energy Association Conference - Kutztown PA - September 19-21
SolFest - Hopland CA - August 16 - 17
* The University of Guadalajara Mexico - August 23rd 8 hr workshop for teachers as well as conference plenary speaker
Renewable Energy Roundup Sept 13- 14 Carson City, NV.
Workshop Hopland CA Oct 5

Thank you for your support and interest in a Green and sustainable world
For more information about David, Ethanol, IIEA or Permaculture, visit
http://www.alcoholcanbeagas.com

Presented by

The Martin Family, friends &

Martins Roadside Market 1260 SH 11-B; Potsdam, N.Y.

July 19, 2008

Topics to be covered:

1.    Farm Tour w/ Organic Nutri-Farming discussion 2-5pm Call Luray at 315-268-0309

2.    Cheese Making & Hot Water Bath Canning 12-5pm Call Rachel at 315-265-0026

3.    Bee Keeping 12-2pm Call Luke at 315-265-0026

4.    Natural Herb ID & Use Nature Walk 12:45-1:45 Call Dawn at 315-244-6061
5.    Timber Framing & Passive Solar Construction 12-2pm+ Call Cherie at 315-328-5559
6.    Children’s Programs (Singing, Storytelling, Berrypicking…) Call Cherie at 315-328-5559

Please call by July 16^th to Signup for your area of Interest

Workshops are flexible and you can attend more than one at the same time (kinda)

Followed by a Potluck at 5:30pm & a Singing at 7:00pm

Rain date July 26^th

Unsurprisingly, inevitably, rising gas prices have brought increased interest in the water-powered car. Is there really a simple technology that can dramatically boost the efficiency of conventional cars or, better yet, allow you to run your car entirely on tap water?

http://tinyurl.com/watercar

Want to get our DIY Solar install guide for free? Visit http://www.green-trust.org/ebooks/ and try out our new tell-a-friend application. Tell 9 friends about our website, and we will give you our solar install guide absolutely free. So go ahead, with the price of everything including fuel rising these days, take advantage of a free offer.

In an ongoing process of improving our DIY Generator / Battery Charger, we are now experimenting with a continuously variable transmission (CVT). This will be used to match engine rpm with load, instead of maintaining a high engine rpm regardless of load. Go Carts, Snowmobiles, Cars, and now even bicycles are being produced with this “simple” gadget. To learn more about CVT’s visit wikipedia, and stay up to date on our progress, by picking up our DIY Gen eBook and joining the discussion group.

http://www.green-trust.org/ebooks/