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  If you don't mind mediocre readers...

  try Librivox http://librivox.org/ It has the disadvantage of only having open copyright books, but for old things it's pretty cool, especially for poetry Emerson, Elliot, Dickinson all those poets who should always be heard rather than read.

  Now they just need people to volunteer to read the IPCC reports...On MP3 players and digital Science posted 1 year, 5 months ago 4 Responses

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  I'm a little annoyed at Mr. Gore right now...

  because he endorsed Al Franken in the DFL primary over Jack Nelson-Pallmeyer (who had significantly stronger environmental goals). I know that the Als know each other and are both filthy rich but I'd thought he'd endorse the person who would actually be a leader on climate change rather than merely follow the Democratic mainstream.

  Ah well, I know better than to ever trust a career politician and Jack probably would have lost anyway.On Gore endorses Obama, says candidate has what it takes to tackle climate crisis posted 1 year, 5 months ago 9 Responses

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  Jonas is right (partially)

  Rich countries need to poor several hundred billion dollars into building (for free) an efficient infrastructure (electric trains, solar heating, solar/wind electric generation) in the world's poorest countries. It'll save money in the long run in stability, climate change adaptation costs, and be a better way to waste money than on military aggression...

  A global fund for oil aid would work if it attached green development strings, but I think that would be viewed as very patronizing and not appreciated by poorer countries.On Goldman says oil 'likely' to hit $150-$200 by 2010 posted 1 year, 6 months ago 58 Responses

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  Hmm, a Minnesotan's view

  Our senator race shows candidates with both strategies, Al Franken and Jack Nelson-Pallmeyer.

  Al: We need an Apollo project on the environment, invest in new technology, and green jobs too, especially wind.

  Jack: We have technology we just need to deploy it. Every job needs to become a green job, because our economy needs to be green.On Glenn Hurowitz's analysis of Democratic election strategy posted 1 year, 6 months ago 3 Responses

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  A few things

  First: Stop with the insults and ad hominems, everybody! We are rational beings who can look at the evidence without resulting to slurs. I don't care if you feel that you are being baited, you do not have to respond in kind.

  Second: According the the IFA (International Fertilizer Industry Association, who may be inclined to favor fertilizers a little). http://www.fertilizer.org/ifa/statistics/indicators/ind_r ...

  The main fertilizer raw materials are energy and hydrocarbon feedstock, phosphate rock, sulphur and potassium salts.

  (emphasis mine)

  I think that implies that hydrocarbon feedstock, specifically natural gas, is an important component in many fertilizers. No I cannot (without more research) name a specific industrial fertilizer that uses hydrocarbons, but neither can I name an industrial fertilizer at all.

  Third and finally: There are techniques that are specifically oriented towards poorer countries, including those in Africa. Biointensive agriculture has proven effective in producing more food per energy input and being more reliable than conventional methods. These non-industrial methods also contribute to sustainable community, and not just as buzzwords. The Common Ground Project in Kenya is one example of an ongoing project that has greatly benefitted the natives through non-industrial methods. The success of this and other programs in less industrialized countries is in part because it does not ignore the well-being of the natives (in fact it gives responsibility of the project to the residents of the area, Jonas is right that foreign control of projects is not a good idea) and addresses anthropocentric issues like AIDS and education. Strong native communities with a hand in their own future and not some national or international government are essential, but they must also understand that care of their land is necessary to long term prosperity and even survival. The fact that the green community and the humanitarian community are at odds over foreign policy shows that either one, or both, have not thoroughly researched the issue. Both environmental sustainability and alleviation of humanitarian issues must be achieved; otherwise neither can be.

  </preach>On Nitrogen fertilizer is in short supply posted 1 year, 6 months ago 53 Responses