Comments zach has made

  • somebody needs to explain to me

    why CO2 is an important greenhouse gas.  The way it was explained to me in my college days was that it diffuses easily in the atmosphere and doesn't absorb enough radiation to make a real difference in it's surrounding environment.

    Can somebody point me to the chemistry surrounding this matter?  I'd greatly appreciate an unbiased opinion.

    what I need to know before jumping on the CO2 bandwagon:

    1. HOW MUCH energy is absorbed by CO2
    2. HOW MUCH is converted into radiated heat
    3. HOW MUCH that affects the surrounding environment

    I couldn't find that info in a quick Google search so I'm a little skeptical that this carbon-credits "right to pollute" thing is relevant at best and a complete sham aimed at making money at the worst.On The goal of climate policy is not high GHG prices posted 1 year, 5 months ago 69 Responses

  • I filled up yesterday

    for the first time in about a month.  Gas was $4.27/gal.

    $4.05 is a joke where I live.  Where in the country is it lower?

    Glad I've cut my gas bill in half!, I'm going to have to keep cutting usage at this rate to stay in the black..  .. ..  zipcar/flexcar, here I come!

    zach
    pennywise-poundfoolish.typepad.comOn EIA: Making the same mistake again and again posted 1 year, 5 months ago 8 Responses

  • WAR COLIN!!

    Good to see you on the Grist!

    Didn't know you frequented too.

    Good luck with your bill- hope it gets passed.

    Perhaps states should focus on climate change legislation within their own districts and states?  I mean, everybody seems to agree that pollution is bad, but nobody really seems to come up with a "one-size fits all" solution.  Maybe one isn't viable right now.  You know-- start from the bottom and work your way up through each level government?

    Off-Topic: Perhaps the Presidential candidates didn't attend the "debates" because they knew about the filibuster???On A 'sense of the House' resolution to adopt 350 ppm as America's official climate target posted 1 year, 5 months ago 13 Responses

  • Perhaps it's to pick a side

    and act.  we can either work for slow change or demand it at economy-crushing picket-point.  I'm not one for protests, but done the right way, they can really alter the playing field.On Senators ignore the warning signs posted 1 year, 5 months ago 3 Responses

  • I got off of that boat about a month ago

    And I'm not looking back!

    I just need to get somebody to buy my truck and I'll be scot-free!  We'll be a 1 car, 2  bike family.

    zach
    pennywise-poundfoolish.typepad.comOn Energy prices posted 1 year, 5 months ago 6 Responses

  • good post

    I was thinking this exact thought today!  A luxury cruise costs about $600- I was wondering what it would cost to cross the Atlantic?  Would it be the same?On A techno blog for the doubters posted 1 year, 5 months ago 5 Responses

  • Am I wrong?

    "Barack Obama secured enough delegates to win the Democratic nomination on Tuesday, passing the threshold of 2,118 needed to become the party's candidate."

    +

    "But rival Hillary Clinton says she's not dropping out yet."

    =

    Bushism logic?On Obama claims nomination, but Clinton says she's not going anywhere yet posted 1 year, 5 months ago 14 Responses

  • frugalbabe had a nice post

    this site here has a nice article on how to landscape your garden so that it has minimal/no maintenance.

    I used to own a manual and yes, if you don't take care of it, it won't work.  Much like anything else, but the difference is that it has a kind of Americana feel to it.  Once you learn how.On My yard, a source of shame posted 1 year, 6 months ago 18 Responses