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Re: gCaptain Quiz - Unusual Cargo

iDevin — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 13:07:02 -0000

Looks like a container for something radioactive...

Re: gCaptain Quiz - Unusual Cargo

iDevin — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 19:29:59 -0000

D'oh! I should have checked the image name! Oh well, maybe next time. I didn't really lose though since I learned something new and interesting.

Re: Quote of the Day: Jim Kunstler on High Speed Rail

iDevin — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 18:45:31 -0000

This is a very flawed way of thinking. While I support repairing certain areas of our existing rail network it simply will not help solve our transportation and energy crisis as well as dedicated high speed rail will. Fixing our current infrastructure is a bit like replacing the tires on a 15 year old Suburban. It's still a big, slow, polluting, inefficient beast versus replacing it with a more modern hybrid or EV. We need to replace parts of our rail infrastructure with efficient high speed rail if we ever want to get people to consider it as an alternative to flying or driving.

To be blunt about it, James Howard Kunstler's idea is perfectly f*****g stupid.

Re: Canadian Forest Agency Proposes Climate Strategy: 'Sharpen The Chain Saws'

iDevin — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 03:39:50 -0000

Sorry, but you simply have no concept of how devastating this pine beetle is, John. I was born in Vancouver and have spent about three months there in 2008 (I'm currently in Vancouver right now). In 08 I spent time on Vancouver Island and in the Okanagan and I can tell you that the damage this beetle is doing is catastrophic. It is very easy to see that if strong and immediate action is not taken in an attempt to get rid of this infestation then we can write off Canada's forests, which make up 7% of the world's forests.

These beetles spread fast and do an absolutely stunning amount of damage. There simply is not enough time to wait around 5 years for studies to determine that we should have removed the infested trees right now. This is not a case of FUD being spread by industry, this is a serious problem that demands a serious solution.

Re: Driver of Flintstonemobile Charged, Gets Day in Court

iDevin — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 12:30:08 -0000

This vehicle is actually pretty counter-intuitive. They would be better raising awareness for their cause by simply slapping a "I drive the speed limit" bumper sticker on the back and then adhering to that statement. Not only is it going to frustrate other people on the road but it will force their vehicles to run slowly and thus not at their peak efficiency, thus creating more pollution. I admire their idea and intent, but think the execution could have used more thought.

Re: Computer System Runs on Just 8 Watts

iDevin — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 21:00:34 -0000

Hmm, the intentions are good, but you can get an Asus EEE PC for $349US (4G Surf) that does all that, draws an absolute maximum of 22W with an average of 11W, and is more portable.

Re: Survey: Was American Airlines Wrong?

iDevin — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 12:42:43 -0000

AA had a choice: end up on Treehugger or Consumerist. Bad PR either way.

You have to look at the averages though. AA probably cancels far more flights than they fly nearly empty, so the cancellation of their other flights easily offsets the planes they fly with few passengers.

Re: The Guardian: TreeHugger is 13th "most powerful" Blog

iDevin — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 18:29:29 -0000

I think GM-Volt.com deserves at least an honorary mention for it's influence on GM.

Re: Canadian Forest Agency Proposes Climate Strategy: 'Sharpen The Chain Saws'

iDevin — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 00:39:50 -0000

Re: Quote of the Day: Jim Kunstler on High Speed Rail

iDevin — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 15:45:31 -0000

To be blunt about it, James Howard Kunstler's idea is perfectly f*****g stupid.