Comments on: California, here we come! And we need your questions! http://www.onpointradio.org/2009/11/california-here-we-come-and-we-need-your-questions On Point is a live, two-hour morning news-analysis program, produced by WBUR 90.9 and NPR. Mon, 22 Mar 2010 04:12:41 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: akilez http://www.onpointradio.org/2009/11/california-here-we-come-and-we-need-your-questions/comment-page-1#comment-33086 akilez Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:40:45 +0000 http://www.onpointradio.org/?p=15483#comment-33086 Are you planning more trees in California? Are you planning more trees in California?

]]> By: Anna Bakalis http://www.onpointradio.org/2009/11/california-here-we-come-and-we-need-your-questions/comment-page-1#comment-33019 Anna Bakalis Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:01:32 +0000 http://www.onpointradio.org/?p=15483#comment-33019 I was at the taping last night at the Kavli Theater in Thousand Oaks. It was a pleasure to see Tom and his guests hash out one of the most complex issues of this time in history. He answered questions after the one-hour taping, and turns out he's every bit as good-humored and easy going as he is a balanced newsman. Thanks for sharing him with Southern California for an evening! I was at the taping last night at the Kavli Theater in Thousand Oaks. It was a pleasure to see Tom and his guests hash out one of the most complex issues of this time in history. He answered questions after the one-hour taping, and turns out he’s every bit as good-humored and easy going as he is a balanced newsman. Thanks for sharing him with Southern California for an evening!

]]> By: Eileen MacEnery http://www.onpointradio.org/2009/11/california-here-we-come-and-we-need-your-questions/comment-page-1#comment-33010 Eileen MacEnery Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:46:41 +0000 http://www.onpointradio.org/?p=15483#comment-33010 We hear about the two extremes of change, ie. enormous wind and solar farms in the desert and tiny two person automobiles plugged into the wall socket in the garage. What about the opportunities for neighborhoods and local government (cities, counties) to be part of the "micro energy" grid? Let us put solar/thermal technology on the top of every city hall, firestation, school, shopping mall, homeowners association clubhouse, or whatever building is central to a neighborhood or town. This "micro energy" technology can not only provide ALL the electric and thermal needs of individual residences, businesses and community needs, but the provider can also SELL the excess to the major utilities AND provide tax breaks and other financial benefits to support the schools, the transportation needs and all the financial needs. The "macro" grid is a dinosaur...it's time to think "micro". We hear about the two extremes of change, ie. enormous wind and solar farms in the desert and tiny two person automobiles plugged into the wall socket in the garage.

What about the opportunities for neighborhoods and local government (cities, counties) to be part of the “micro energy” grid? Let us put solar/thermal technology on the top of every city hall, firestation, school, shopping mall, homeowners association clubhouse, or whatever building is central to a neighborhood or town.

This “micro energy” technology can not only provide ALL the electric and thermal needs of individual residences, businesses and community needs, but the provider can also SELL the excess to the major utilities AND provide tax breaks and other financial benefits to support the schools, the transportation needs and all the financial needs.

The “macro” grid is a dinosaur…it’s time to think “micro”.

]]> By: Mere C http://www.onpointradio.org/2009/11/california-here-we-come-and-we-need-your-questions/comment-page-1#comment-32971 Mere C Sun, 08 Nov 2009 03:42:06 +0000 http://www.onpointradio.org/?p=15483#comment-32971 What can be done to overcome the highly partisan posturing that occurs when responsible solutions are sought to deal with issue of climate change? How bad do things have to get before we can ALL agree that global warming is real and poses a huge threat to the planet and life as we know it? What can be done to overcome the highly partisan posturing that occurs when responsible solutions are sought to deal with issue of climate change? How bad do things have to get before we can ALL agree that global warming is real and poses a huge threat to the planet and life as we know it?

]]> By: Elliot Chasin http://www.onpointradio.org/2009/11/california-here-we-come-and-we-need-your-questions/comment-page-1#comment-32961 Elliot Chasin Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:31:46 +0000 http://www.onpointradio.org/?p=15483#comment-32961 AB 32 and the associated legislation is surely a bold and necessary step. California is again a leader in a key environmental area. Yet, climate change is more than a regional issue, it is a global issue, and if the whole of the United States is not on board, the efforts of California will be in vain. What is the state government doing to ensure effective legislation at the federal level? Additionally, what efforts in the area of carbon sequestration are being done by the state government or in the private sector in California. Thank you. AB 32 and the associated legislation is surely a bold and necessary step. California is again a leader in a key environmental area. Yet, climate change is more than a regional issue, it is a global issue, and if the whole of the United States is not on board, the efforts of California will be in vain. What is the state government doing to ensure effective legislation at the federal level? Additionally, what efforts in the area of carbon sequestration are being done by the state government or in the private sector in California. Thank you.

]]> By: Richard http://www.onpointradio.org/2009/11/california-here-we-come-and-we-need-your-questions/comment-page-1#comment-32944 Richard Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:55:26 +0000 http://www.onpointradio.org/?p=15483#comment-32944 I grew up in Southern California and visit my 94 year old mother who still lives there. I know LA well and over the years traffic has increased to the point of insanity. My question is, how many of you in the audience would be willing to take some form of public transportation instead of driving your car a few days a week or more? Also, how many of you carpool and (be honest) do you carpool to use the carpool lane or do you carpool for environmental reasons? I grew up in Southern California and visit my 94 year old mother who still lives there. I know LA well and over the years traffic has increased to the point of insanity.

My question is, how many of you in the audience would be willing to take some form of public transportation instead of driving your car a few days a week or more?

Also, how many of you carpool and (be honest) do you carpool to use the carpool lane or do you carpool for environmental reasons?

]]> By: Mary Sandor http://www.onpointradio.org/2009/11/california-here-we-come-and-we-need-your-questions/comment-page-1#comment-32943 Mary Sandor Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:28:34 +0000 http://www.onpointradio.org/?p=15483#comment-32943 Wind and Solar - California has an abundance of both. Can't we use these resources to be the leaders and innovators of these renewables (think .com) and export this vast resource to the rest of the world by making this a venture between private and public funds? Wind and Solar – California has an abundance of both. Can’t we use these resources to be the leaders and innovators of these renewables (think .com) and export this vast resource to the rest of the world by making this a venture between private and public funds?

]]> By: Paula http://www.onpointradio.org/2009/11/california-here-we-come-and-we-need-your-questions/comment-page-1#comment-32926 Paula Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:21:57 +0000 http://www.onpointradio.org/?p=15483#comment-32926 Ask why the focus of future energy is not on harvesting locally - that is, LA Power wants to build huge power lines from the desert to supply LA... local solar panels and wind power would render the power lines unnecessary - so why is the old power model still being considered ? Ask why the focus of future energy is not on harvesting locally – that is, LA Power wants to build huge power lines from the desert to supply LA… local solar panels and wind power would render the power lines unnecessary – so why is the old power model still being considered ?

]]> By: jeff schaver http://www.onpointradio.org/2009/11/california-here-we-come-and-we-need-your-questions/comment-page-1#comment-32861 jeff schaver Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:29:27 +0000 http://www.onpointradio.org/?p=15483#comment-32861 The way I see it, climate affects energy and energy affects climate. Common sense and observation should tell you what to do next. If cleaner technology is available implement it. The majority of the population lives along the coast, and the ocean contains the resources we need from bio-fuel to desalinized water. If those in charge want to do the right thing, it can be done. The way I see it, climate affects energy and energy affects climate. Common sense and observation should tell you what to do next. If cleaner technology is available implement it. The majority of the population lives along the coast, and the ocean contains the resources we need from bio-fuel to desalinized water. If those in charge want to do the right thing, it can be done.

]]> By: Chris Rodriguez http://www.onpointradio.org/2009/11/california-here-we-come-and-we-need-your-questions/comment-page-1#comment-32317 Chris Rodriguez Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:31:46 +0000 http://www.onpointradio.org/?p=15483#comment-32317 Please discuss the battle over water rights and usage. In the far north where I live (at the headwaters of the massive Klamath and Sacramento river watersheds) the battle lines are drawn between water for salmon or farmers. Numerous dams already restrict many traditional salmon runs and there's calls to remove some. Salmon fishermen and salmon are stuggling. On the other hand, farmers need water for irrigation. Finally, long-term drought and increased demands for water in the south are stressing system to breaking point. Other than moving to where the water is (Cleveland, Buffalo), what do Californians do? Please discuss the battle over water rights and usage.

In the far north where I live (at the headwaters of the massive Klamath and Sacramento river watersheds) the battle lines are drawn between water for salmon or farmers.

Numerous dams already restrict many traditional salmon runs and there’s calls to remove some. Salmon fishermen and salmon are stuggling.

On the other hand, farmers need water for irrigation.

Finally, long-term drought and increased demands for water in the south are stressing system to breaking point.

Other than moving to where the water is (Cleveland, Buffalo), what do Californians do?

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