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Re: 4 Tesla Killers Ready To Be Crushed By Tesla Model Y

Derek Markham — Fri, 05 Oct 2018 13:58:26 -0000

We're trying to track down the issue, but need some more information. Is this happening for you on an iPad or an iPhone? iPads are served with the desktop version at the moment, and phones are served with a different mobile version, both of which have different ad solutions running. Please reach out to me at derek (at) importantmedia (dot) org if you can.

Re: Electric bike Q&A with an e-bike retailer

Derek Markham — Tue, 12 Sep 2017 17:34:24 -0000

We covered this one a while back: https://www.treehugger.com/... and I think we see less of them because it's a small market, not because they don't exist. More here: https://electricbikereview.... mostly three-wheelers (trikes).

Re: Electric bike Q&A with an e-bike retailer

Derek Markham — Tue, 12 Sep 2017 17:31:18 -0000

Not so conspicuous, as Steve said he's not a DIY-er. He's a retailer. As he said, there are strong DIY communities, but many prospective e-bike buyers don't want to build their own, they just want to buy one and ride it.

Re: Harvesting Liberty: This short film explores reintroduction of industrial hemp production to US

Derek Markham — Tue, 14 Jun 2016 19:00:45 -0000

If you want to know more about whether or not farmers are profiting from industrial hemp, see the book Hemp Bound: http://www.treehugger.com/s... Too bad you can't ask any US farmers about it, because IT'S BEEN ILLEGAL HERE FOR DECADES. Canadian farmers are using it as both part of their crop rotation and as a cash crop. The US imports some $500 million in hemp products per year, but because of misguided policies, American farmers can't get a piece of that. It sure beats the hell out of growing subsidized commodity crops that require a whole lot more farm inputs (fertilizer, pesticides/herbicides, water). But it sounds like you're already convinced that you're right...

Re: SolSource solar cooker offers a fast, low-carbon option for home cooking

Derek Markham — Tue, 31 May 2016 09:39:03 -0000

Ah, you mean the coal or natural gas cooker. Unless you live where hydro or wind or solar are your electricity sources... Yeah, that totally makes sense to use an electric cooker as a low-carbon accessory. Not.

Re: SolSource solar cooker offers a fast, low-carbon option for home cooking

Derek Markham — Tue, 31 May 2016 09:37:47 -0000

For those of us who live in predominantly sunny areas, it's most definitely not greenwashing. That's like saying solar PV is greenwashing... But yes, if you live where it's rarely sunny, then you might not use this. However, considering the high insolation that occurs even in the north of many countries, a solar cooker could very well be used for many days of the year.

Re: FAQ: How Much Should I Pay a Freelance Writer? [Infographic]

Derek Markham — Tue, 20 Oct 2015 13:21:13 -0000

FYI, Your graphic isn't loading.

Re: INDEX: Solar Classroom in a Box doesn't look like much, but is transforming schools in Africa

Derek Markham — Wed, 19 Aug 2015 19:21:05 -0000

Nope, this has batteries, inverter, charge controller, according to specs: http://www.aleutia.com/sola... "By providing best-in-class panels, charge controllers, batteries and all
cabling, field tested in rural Africa over the years, this integrated
solar system is optimised for Aleutia’s computers and enables rapid,
reliable deployment."

Re: A systemic crisis requires systemic solutions. It's time to talk about what's next

Derek Markham — Thu, 07 May 2015 20:11:32 -0000

Now you're making things up. I never said anything about human rights. And nobody decided that balance sheets or credit scores define self-worth.

But if you must ask why this might be important, here ya go:

http://inequality.org/incom...

http://www.economist.com/no...

http://inequalityforall.com/

https://www.globalcreditpor...

http://robertreich.org/post...

Re: A systemic crisis requires systemic solutions. It's time to talk about what's next

Derek Markham — Thu, 07 May 2015 20:04:50 -0000

I called it 'rampant', but same difference, I guess. What country do you think? Whether it's equal pay for equal work, or equal rights regardless of sexual orientation or gender, the good ol' US of A still has major issues.

Re: SolarCity will incorporate Tesla Powerwall battery in its 'turnkey' solar systems

Derek Markham — Wed, 06 May 2015 12:44:04 -0000

Looks like all is not as it seems: http://www.bloomberg.com/ne...

Re: Where do you stand in the war against raccoon nation?

Derek Markham — Tue, 14 Apr 2015 13:31:26 -0000

Could be a local food source, if you like that sort of thing: http://www.seriouseats.com/...

Re: GenZe 2.0 could be the Vespa of electric scooters

Derek Markham — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 11:30:57 -0000

Nope.
Nope.
Nope.

Re: More than 10,000 additives are allowed in food in the US. Here are 12 you seriously need to avoid.

Derek Markham — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 12:00:00 -0000

Begging your pardon, but I believe you've got me, the author of this post which covers the work of EWG, confused with the people at EWG. If you have issues with their work, on a scientific basis, not a personal bias, then I suggest you contact them for more info.

It's interesting that you have nothing to say about the other 11 additives that EWG names. But being in the flavor industry, I'd imagine you'd know a lot about what goes into 'flavoring', and I'm having a hard time accepting that all of those artificial flavoring ingredients are really just vanilla beans or mint leaves.

Also, when I go to my local food co-op (which many people call a 'health food store'), I can buy a bottle of pure vanilla extract. At the big chain grocery store, I can buy a bottle of imitation 'vanilla extract', which has... wait for it... secret ingredients labeled as "Natural Flavorings" and "Artificial Flavoring", as well as other ingredients such as corn syrup. http://www.mccormick.com/Sp... If I buy a box of cookies at my food co-op, and that recipe includes only real vanilla extract, it will say something like 'vanilla extract', not the very ambiguous "vanilla flavoring".

Re: Solarade portable solar charger is powerful and lightweight (Review)

Derek Markham — Tue, 16 Sep 2014 10:04:10 -0000

It really does. Unless you've got some sort of quick charge wall charger that can outperform the stock chargers.

Re: Solarade portable solar charger is powerful and lightweight (Review)

Derek Markham — Tue, 16 Sep 2014 10:02:42 -0000

No mention has been made in this post that this is an "innovative" product. It's a new product, from a new design, and the intention of this post was to introduce it and review it, not convince you to buy one. Yes, there are many other similar solar chargers (though I doubt there are "thousands" of different models available) on the market, and yes, some are cheaper, some are heavier, some are folding, some suck, some are great, and it's up to the buyer to do those comparisons and then buy the one that they want.

Re: Solarade portable solar charger is powerful and lightweight (Review)

Derek Markham — Tue, 16 Sep 2014 09:58:29 -0000

Yes, the phrase "generating true 1000 mAh power" comes directly from the company, which is why it's in quotes. I'm not in the business of changing the words of claims of companies, and I do know that mAh is not the same as mA, but if I didn't post any amp figures for this unit whatsoever, you'd probably be making "incompetence complains" about that. I don't see any intentional confusion generated by Solarade, although it seems that English is a second language for the creators, so that may be why.