I am very proud of the progress/lead that Hawaii is demonstrating. Going 100% renewable is absolutely achievable, I want more states to follow Hawaii's lead. CA, OR, WA, and NY are demonstrating a commitment to renewable energy. This link shows where states line up as of 2016 relative to renewable energy generation, with Vermont leading at 1, and Delaware at 50th. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_U.S._states_by_electricity_production_from_renewable_sources
If we had a president worth a damn we could emulate China's lead, but have a scumbag instead who is committed to taking us backwards on energy and transportation.
Some encouraging news to start the new year. My wife and I just concluded our fifth year of Net Positive energy production with our solar system (256%), now if we can only get our PW2 installation!
Having lower costs for energy and NOT releasing Climate Disrupting gases China will be able to outsell the US in products simply because it costs are lower. Subsidizing Fossil Fuels ends badly.
Thanks @Mike83, totally agree! I watched Al Gore's "Inconvenient Sequal" recently, and the segment on Greenland was scary in showing how fast the glaciers are retreating and contributing to sea level rise. Also, showing how much Miami is being currently impacted from sea level rise is very telling and an indictment against all the deniers who continue to rail against the reality of what is actually happening including the worthless governor of Florida (Rick Scott).
I can't imagine the cost savings manufacturing in China using Solar instead of having to mine, ship and burn fossil fuels. I guess the GF1 is going to be Net Zero using solar also. Our own home is net zero for 5 years now. Gotta love it.
We finally have a solution to plastic pollution, infinitely recyclable plastic. We just have to make sure people recycle their plastic wastes and not just dump them into the environment!
Thanks Tesla-David for your contributions. I feel so good that we are becoming more conscience of actions we can take NOW.
I use glass for various reasons and buy in bulk and never buy plastic drinking bottles. Water is becoming a big issue and we use RO, distillation and the Brit filters. Michigan appears to have lead in their water causing brain damage and Pruitt/Trump may allow rivers and streams to become contaminated so mining industries can make more profits.
If people believe their con we can't help them. But we can take care of ourselves in the States that are able to think with healthy minds and bodies.
The children today are the leaders of the future. Many boomers are a disgrace due to their crazy greed. You don't get something for nothing. Poor empty souls.
The news I almost missed is that China is going to allow Tesla to own it's own manufacturing facility. On the Conference call Elon said they will announce the next GF to be in China and all new Gigafactories will include vehicle production.
The reason this so big is that China is massively installing PV, Tesla has SC's there and I believe already sold $1billion Teslas to the Chinese, the M3 was a huge hit at the Chinese auto shows with lines of people waiting to view it, battery production has become very fast(17 minutes or less I believe), and with a 1.4 billion population the market is explosive.
Sell to those who want them and avoid the naysayers once and for all. Basic marketing is to find out who the market is and make the product.
I have upped my position in Tesla. Thanks for making the best car in the entire planet. This may help save our planet form the misfits.
Yes @Mike83, this take from Galleo Russell on the conference call references China opening up for Tesla and likely building of new Gigafactory there in future. Tesla will be fine, and I appreciate your positive position on Tesla which I also share. Best damned cars on Planet Earth IMHO.
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If we had a president worth a damn we could emulate China's lead, but have a scumbag instead who is committed to taking us backwards on energy and transportation.
http://www.desertsun.com/story/tech/science/energy/2017/12/24/no-coal-coachella-valley-christmas/975258001/
"50 Ways 100% Clean Energy Won In 2017"
https://www.ecowatch.com/clean-energy-won-2017-2520127461.html?utm_source=EcoWatch+List&utm_campaign=6314a2b458-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_49c7d43dc9-6314a2b458-85954177
https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2017/09/countries-100-renewable-energy-by-2050/
https://www.ecowatch.com/100-renewable-energy-by-2050-2519335518.html
Here is another country moving ahead saving their citizens millions of dollars and cleaning up the air for better health.
I wonder which country is becoming the coal hole sick one
https://www.kallanishenergy.com/2018/01/15/renewables-supply-44-of-portugals-power-in-2017/
http://www.businessinsider.com/china-floating-solar-farm-coal-mine-renewable-energy-2018-1
China progressing rapidly in renewables. As expected but a shame for Americans.
The lungs are planet Earth are now flammable and burning. The fossil fuel lovers are very stupid.
I just saw the SciFi Lost in Space, a Netflix production and it shows a planet starting to fail which at least is just SciFi now.
CHINA is kicking ass in solar.
https://www.ecowatch.com/plastic-recycling-science-2563822458.html?utm_source=EcoWatch+List&utm_campaign=194df2d814-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_49c7d43dc9-194df2d814-85954177
read:https://www.ecowatch.com/renewable-energy-plants-2018-2563854526.html?utm_source=EcoWatch+List&utm_campaign=194df2d814-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_49c7d43dc9-194df2d814-85954177
I use glass for various reasons and buy in bulk and never buy plastic drinking bottles. Water is becoming a big issue and we use RO, distillation and the Brit filters. Michigan appears to have lead in their water causing brain damage and Pruitt/Trump may allow rivers and streams to become contaminated so mining industries can make more profits.
If people believe their con we can't help them. But we can take care of ourselves in the States that are able to think with healthy minds and bodies.
https://www.teenvogue.com/story/xiuhtezcatl-martinez-explains-why-hes-fighting-climate-change
The reason this so big is that China is massively installing PV, Tesla has SC's there and I believe already sold $1billion Teslas to the Chinese, the M3 was a huge hit at the Chinese auto shows with lines of people waiting to view it, battery production has become very fast(17 minutes or less I believe), and with a 1.4 billion population the market is explosive.
Sell to those who want them and avoid the naysayers once and for all. Basic marketing is to find out who the market is and make the product.
I have upped my position in Tesla. Thanks for making the best car in the entire planet. This may help save our planet form the misfits.
This utube linked summary of earnings call yesterday by Galleo Russell who was invited onto the call and asked questions is fascinating and very positive news IMHO.
https://evannex.com/blogs/news/opinion-tesla-beats-expectations-wall-str...
This link seems to work I just discovered and will listen to it later. Thanks Tesla-David