Green Energy Times

lower-altitude glaciers and ice caps are melting, to the tune of about 150 billion tons of ice annually, which the study predicts could lead to an overall rise in sea levels. He concluded that the higher altitude and therefore colder Himalayan peaks may be temporarily impervious to factors causing melting.

VNRC supports a ban on fracking in Vermont. There are natural gas deposits in the northwestern region of the state…

Since 1880, average sea levels have increased by more than eight inches, most if not all of which can be attributed to the impacts of climate change. “Scientists expect 20 to 80 more inches this century.”

Unless we stop the warming of our planet… says A. James Hansen…

“We envision new town and Abenaki forests not only providing wildlife with a more robust habitat, but also providing low income and elderly Vermonters with free or affordable firewood to heat their homes, public/tribal revenue for social programs through sustainable logging, and a public place for Vermonters to take deer, moose, and other game to feed their families.

In-state hydro is the cheapest renewable energy we have, but the most expensive to permit. Let’s get this changed!

“Climate data show that Vermont is experiencing more extreme rain events, and that trend is predicted to continue,”

Local food. Local energy. Energy was from the two H’s: horse power and hydro power. The power for the mills was from gravity and falling water — hydropower. And there is no shortage of hills and falling water in Vermont.

The Island Pond Count has produced uncommon boreal species in past years, such as the boreal chickadee, gray jay, and black-backed woodpecker.

Coordinator Jayson Benoit anticipates this year’s count to be one for the record books, due to winter’s late arrival in the north country. Meanwhile, watch for Snowy Owls that are visiting Vermont now!

Growing Local Fest – June 16, 2011: Post Oil Solutions;Music; Workshops; Composting; Energy Efficiency & Green Incentives; Keeping Chickens; So You Think You Want Solar PV or Hot Water; Community Radio; Wild Foods of VT; Demonstrations; Kids Activities; Market Place.. and much more! by BALE