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If you want an electric water heater, we can install one and you should be able to like this better than a gas system because it is easier to operate. For example, you don’t have to light a copilot or have to worry about having a fire burning in your garage or attic. Water Heaters Repair Stafford can install this unit or do any maintenance to get it operational. Of course many people have and are familiar with a gas water heater, which is the most common type of appliance. In addition to replacing worn out parts, hot Water Heaters Repair Stafford can clean it of sedimentation to increase the lifespan of this important appliance.

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Things Biden and the Democrats did, this week. #5

Feb 9-16 2024

The Department of Education released the first draft for a wide ranging student loan forgiveness plan. After Biden's first attempt at student debt forgiveness was struck down at the Supreme Court in 2023, this new plan is an attempt to replace it with something that will hold up in court. The plan hopes to forgive debt for anyone facing "financial hardship" which has been as broadly defined as possible. Another part of the plan hopes to eliminate $10-20,000 in interest from all student loans, as well as a wide ranging public Information push to inform people of other forgiveness programs they qualify for but don't know about.

The House passed 1.2 Billion Dollars to combat human trafficking, including $175 million in housing assistance to human trafficking victims

The Department of Transportation announced $970 Million for improvements at 114 airports across 44 states and 3 territories. They include $40 million to O'Hare International in Chicago to improve passenger experience by reconfiguring TSA and baggage claims, and installing ADA compliant bathrooms(!). The loans will also go to connecting airports to mass transit, boosted sustainability, installing solar and wind power, and expanding service to under served committees around the country.

Medicare & Medicaid released new guidelines to allow people to pay out of pocket prescription drug coats in monthly installments rather than as a lump sum. This together with capping the price of certain drugs and penalties for drug companies that rise prices over inflation is expected to save the public millions on drug coasts and assure people don't pass on a prescription because they can't pay upfront

The EPA announced its adding 150 more communities to its Closing America's Wastewater Access Gap Community Initiative. 2.2 Million Americans do not have basic running water and indoor plumbing. Broken and unreliable wastewater infrastructure exposed many of those to dangerous raw sewage. These Americans live primarily in poor and rural communities, many predominantly Black communities in the south as well as those on tribal lands. The program is aiming to close the wastewater gap and insure all Americans have access to reliable clear water.

The White House announced deferred action for Palestinians in the US. This means any Palestinian living in the United States, no mater their legal status, can not be deported for any reason for the next 18 months.

The Department of Energy announced $60 million in investment into clean geothermal energy. The plan will hopefully lead to a 90% decrease in the coasts of geothermal. DOE estimates hold that geothermal might be able to power the hopes of 65 million Americans by 2050 making it a key step in the Biden administration plan for a carbon-free grid by 2035 and net-zero emissions by 2050.

The EPA launched $83 million to help improve air quality monitoring across America. With updated equipment local agencies will be better able to report on air quality, give more localized reports of bad air quality and the country will be better equipped to start mitigating the problem

The Department of Energy announced $63 million in investments in domestic heat-pump manufacturing. Studies have shown that heat-pumps reduce green house gases by 50% over the most efficient condensing gas boilers, as technology improves this could rise to 75% by 2030. Heat pump water heaters meanwhile are 2 to 3 times as energy efficient as conventional electric water heaters.

HHS awarded $5.1 million to organizations working with LGBTQI+ Youth and their Families. The programs focus on preventing homelessness, fighting depression and suicide, drug use and HIV prevention and treatment, as well as  family counseling and support interventions tailored for LGBTQI+ families.

The House passed two bills in support of the oppressed Uyghur minority in China. The "No Dollars To Uyghur Forced Labor" Act would prohibit the US government from spending any money on projects that source materials from Xinjiang. The Uyghur Policy Act would create a permanent post at the State Department to coordinate policy on Uyghur Issues, much like the special ambassador on antisemitism.

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Yes, we can stop climate change - and solve ecological problems in general

In the last few years, I have seen again and again a particular social response to climate change that can leave human civilization just as devastated as denying or ignoring climate change: and that is doomism, and fellow-traveler ideas of eco-fascism and eco-austerity. Make no mistake: climate change is a very serious issue that can cause noticeable damage to Earth and a hell of a lot of damage to humanity, but people absolutely love to take it to lurid extremes, like "Mad Max hellworld" and "Earth becoming the second Venus by 2100". In this post, I'm just going to lay out numerous reasons why the situation is far from hopeless, why sensationalized narratives of climate change are just a petty excuse for inaction, why "we'd better start taking mud baths to get used to being in the ground" rhetoric is incredibly dangerous (not to mention a betrayal of the weak and vulnerable by the strong and well-off), and why, ultimately, things aren't as dire as "the common wisdom" proclaims - so that people can stop feeling crushed by hopelessness, and start solving all of the very, very real environmental problems the way they're already being solved. All my examples will be sourced from the IPCC reports and real-world accomplishments in eco-restoration, via an extremely helpful blog called Doomsday Debunked, which just reprints all the IPCC and IPBES findings that doomist media and activism deliberately omits.

Most of this post is adapted from one I already made before elsewhere - but perhaps on Tumblr it's going to become more popular and widespread. I'm going to split it into three different sections: climate change mitigation, biodiversity recovery, and why "green austerity" is not a brilliant idea, will not save anything, and is ultimately an outdated falsehood that emerged from a place of insufficient knowledge and understanding. Almost all paragraphs contain links to sources/more info, but they may be hard to see in some custom Tumblr themes - be sure to mouse over if you want to find the links.

CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION AND YOU: how renewable energy really can save the world!

Here's the biggest thing first: Climate Action Tracker, which is a pretty damn respectable source, has slashed off 1.1 to 1.5 degrees Celsius off its average warming projections since 2010, according to their own records. Hell, in 2018, three degrees of warming was a pledge, and four degrees was the expected upper limit; now three degrees is expected if the current level of fossil fuel consumption continues without any reduction - and two degrees is the policy target, while optimistic projections are inching closer to 1.5 degrees. And to "achieve" 5 degrees Celsius of warming, which is misleadingly described by journalists as "business as usual" when by our current day it's anything but, we would need an economic mobilization from now to 2100 to burn all the coal that we can possibly burn. With coal plants shutting down in reality simply due to being unprofitable, I don't have to tell you how "realistic" and "plausible" that is. The takeaway from this is simple: the Paris Agreement and environmental activism work, and I really don't see them winding down unless we let doomism reign supreme.

A specific example of policy and technology that can seriously reduce climate change is the amazing growth of solar power over the last 10 years. I am old enough to remember the early 2000s, when solar photovoltaics (the panels that convert sunlight directly into electricity) were an unproven, esoteric, and expensive technology, and people meant solar water heaters when they said "solar power"… but nowadays? There is literally predictions that if solar energy keeps growing at current rates, and considering it already beats fossil fuels on price, it might simply price out gas, coal, and oil before 2050, rendering them entirely obsolete. Even now, investment into coal or gas power plants is seen as an incredibly stupid thing to do, because they might become "stranded assets" - too expensive to run, and unable to even recoup their initial cost.

The clathrate gun/Arctic methane bomb hypothesis has been effectively disproven at the current time. The release of methane from clathrates is endothermic, meaning it takes in more heating than it releases; a direct opposite of a gunshot/explosion, which is an exothermic reaction. More modern research also turned up the fact that methane has been seeping upwards at a constant rate for millennia now - we just didn't monitor it. Seabed disturbance could possibly upturn some of the clathrates, but ocean warming alone simply can't do it - it would take thousands of years of warming for the temperature change to propagate to the kind of depth that methane clathrates are found at.

The hypothesis of runaway greenhouse effect has effectively been disproven too: with a more powerful greenhouse effect, Earth's albedo grows just as fast as the heat-trapping capacity, meaning runaway warming is highly unlikely and the only cause are human industry CO2 emissions, which can be obsoleted by renewables and thus stopped.

The biggest threat from climate change as it is now appear to be extreme weather events; for example physically straining heatwaves, or severe floods from large amounts of rainfall. And those are serious problems. But heatwaves can be deal with by adapting our environments - the most obvious example being to plant some trees instead of layering our cities in concrete. Similarly, flood management isn't some arcane art; we know how to do it. It's just been ignored due to complacency and budgetary stinginess.

The expectations of social collapse from climate change are… overstated, let's say. The IPCC's own worst-case scenario is NOT "Earth as a lifeless desert" or "collapse of human society"; the situation IPCC associated with three-degree warming is that hundreds of millions risk being displaced by sea level rise and temperatures in the tropics getting too hot for comfortable life with no weather difficulties (NOT THE SAME as "you go out at any point during the summer, you die in ten minutes"), and the UN Sustainable Development Goals will be left in ruins. In other words, the poor people of the world will go back to starving and suffering, and the rich, especially in the West, will for the most part retain their quality of life. And so to me, as a non-Western, not-ultra-rich person, doomism is a personal affront, and doomism from solarpunks and environmentalists is a grave betrayal.

Speaking of the IPCC reports: the last one states with decent confidence that as soon as we stop pumping CO2 into the atmosphere, temperatures will begin to drop. Just think on this for a minute.

The "1970s MIT supercomputer that predicted the collapse of civilization by 2040"? That computer was not just less powerful than a smartphone from five years ago - it modeled the world as a single pixel, primitive even by the standards of the day. (Link to article that features actual model comparisons, via browser-based Javascript emulation. 'Nuff said.)

The so-called "deep adaptation" paper that managed to put people into therapy by its sheer grimness? Junk science that was rebuffed by Michael Mann - the author of the "hockey stick graph" of global temperatures, so not a climate denier by any means - in a four-letter tweet.

Earth turning into a second Venus by 2100? Yeah. That's… not gonna happen. We literally don't have enough fossil fuels to induce a greenhouse effect this bad, at any timescale, and I don't know if we could do it even if we started importing dry ice from space and cracking carbonate minerals for their carbon content to deliberately destroy the planet for some stupid reason.

And just because I feel like mentioning it: no, Earth can't run out of oxygen for us to breathe, barring an invasion of Galactus or some other planet-devouring alien.

BIODIVERSITY + CONSERVATION: lies, damned lies, and statistics

The infamous notion that we are heading for a world without insects was based on a study where half the map was blank, and some countries only counted the domestic honeybee (which relies on humans to thrive). Not all plants need insects to pollinate them, either. But at the same time, overuse of insecticides in agriculture is a serious issue with many adverse effects, and it has to be fought against. There is currently a campaign in Europe with this aim. Native grass lawns in cities help a lot too, more than you would think at first.

Similarly, there is a general notion that we are "in the middle of a sixth mass extinction", except we're not "in the middle". We're in the beginning of one. Now, if we all start/keep behaving like the Glukkons from the Oddworld series of games, or the Blargs from the first Ratchet & Clank game, for a few hundred more years - then we're totally going to face an impoverished biosphere with half or more known species dead. But if we do that, I'd say extinction of species would be far from our only problem.

The number one agricultural land use that drives deforestation is grazing cattle and growing crops to feed them; cropland and cities simply don't compare. Ergo, just by shifting to plant-based diets supplemented by lab-grown meat cultures and sustainable fish, we can rewild nearly 30% of Earth. And climate impacts there can be reduced too, if you simply buy local.

For a reforestation success story on a massive scale, look no further than the Loess Plateau.

Conservation success stories are actually plentiful; however, they do not get aired on the news because good news does not draw in views, clicks, and outrage. You can just go through this article on Doomsday Debunked to see how successful nature conservation can actually be.

The only two biomes that are most endangered by climate change are coral reefs (which would be replaced by the more resilient sponge reefs at 3 degrees of warming or around that), and the mountain glaciers, which will take thousands of years to recover, unlike the polar ice caps that'll be back in a couple of decades. But even corals have shown more resilience than expected before, so the scale of devastation is not nearly as huge as people might imagine.

GREEN AUSTERITY: "Friendly fire! Stop shooting, you pointy-eared leaf lover!"

A common, in fact extremely common, idea is that the only way to save the planet is accepting massive reductions to our quality of life - and by "massive" I mean "living in dugouts and doing subsistence agriculture while literally billions of people die for lack of warmth and medicine". Not only is this unacceptable, it's also a complete lie. The best way for someone living in the car-dependent, fossil-fuel-hungry sprawl of North America to reduce their carbon footprint is actually moving to a country with walkable, bikeable cities and good public transportation, like the Netherlands… or preferably, reforming and rebuilding their own local environment to this standard that used to exist in NA before its suburbanization that included zero public transport due to auto industry lobbying. NotJustBikes is an entire YouTube channel that explains this better than I ever could.

Another common idea is that building enough renewable generation capacity is just not possible with existing resources here on Earth. But consider this for a moment: when we mine metals and make them into electric engines or batteries, they don't go anywhere, with the only possible exception being metal flaking off due to corrosion. The metals composing wind turbine generators, electric vehicle motors, and batteries, or silicon composing the solar panels, remain in place and can be recycled several times, if not infinitely. Oil and coal that our current civilization burns for fuel EMPHATICALLY CANNOT be recycled - the entire problem we have is that they turn into carbon dioxide and clog our atmosphere, while soot and other exhaust fumes damage the health of people living in cities. Getting rid of 99% or more of fossil fuel infrastructure doesn't seem like that hard of a choice when you remember that feeding a renewables-based infrastructure requires a far more modest production capacity.

The issue of soil depletion from intensive agriculture is not only exaggerated by the negative/doomist framing (no, we are NOT going to run out of topsoil in 60 years!) - it's also a problem of mismanagement rather than an inherent agricultural problem. Stop oversaturating fields with fertilizer, introduce polyculture and crop rotation, and you'll see how much better things can get.

Similar to the above: the production of fertilizer does not require fossil fuels, no matter what some people might be saying. The three types of fertilizer are nitrogen, phosphate, and potassium. All of those are abundant chemical elements on Earth, and circulate through the biosphere freely; nitrogen is the 70% of our atmosphere and cannot possibly run out, and phosphate with potassium are abundant in the Earth's crust. The only direct use of fossil fuels in fertilizer production is the Haber-Bosch process that condenses nitrogen from the air into ammonia, and guess what molecule it needs for that? Hydrogen, which is the stronger half of the elements composing hydrocarbon fuels and which we could have in abundance by simple electrolysis of water!

Related to the above: it is beyond ridiculous how cow manure is dumped into rivers or similar by most modern farmers, when with right subsidies it could be transformed into cheap-as-free fertilizer to be used in agriculture. Someone should go create subsidies for large-scale composting...

Surprisingly enough, even consistent economic growth - which I am not a fan of by any means - can be achieved on a finite planet, because economic growth is all in what you count and how you count it. If we calculate economic growth not by production, but by improvements in human condition and condition of ecosystems (i.e. an economy that grows with the growth of trees), then we'll see that right now some world regions (like, again, North America) are failing as much as countries poor in money, but also that there is an enormous space for growth measured in sustainable prosperity.

The much-touted problem of water wars is an actual problem only for regions way, way inland. Any coastal countries have access to efficient desalination; it's not 1850 anymore. Water doesn't disappear from the world after people use it in cities and industries, it goes right back into the soil/atmosphere/rivers and oceans, so we can't "run out of water".

Interesting fact: we don't actually require any particularly specialized carbon capture technology to remove all the excess CO2 from the atmosphere, and will not require us to divert society's resources to expensive machinery. The old adage about the best carbon capture technology that's called "planting trees" still holds - and what's even more interesting is that there actually are even better methods that are not much more complex… and produce other things for the environment and for civilization in the process.

CONCLUSION

To sum things up: yes, the situation is serious, and "already bad enough" as Michael Mann put it (admittedly, he's been leaning into negative framing himself… but it can't be all positive, the problems of climate change really are dangerous, especially to the world's poor), and there's been a lot of environmental damage due to industries and rich consumers deliberately ignoring the externalities/knock-on effects of their resource use - but it's not nearly as horrifically bleak as some people presume. Right now there is great momentum behind climate action - which, yes, is partially propelled by increasingly hostile weather, but also by an understanding that social progress, democracy, and collective action are vital to build any form of a decent society, as well as by seeing new opportunities rise from cheaper renewable energy, better cities, and other innovations that will both stop climate change and make life actually worth living no matter where you might be. And in these conditions, throwing in the towel or surrendering to eco-austerity or even eco-fascist thinking is the worst possible action any one person can take. The green, sustainable, egalitarian future is not merely a dream or flight of fancy - it's eminently attainable if only we keep pushing for it and help eachother achieve it. But of course, there are people who stay up nights thinking how to take that future away from us, and now that climate change denial is no longer tenable, with more and more people believing their own eyes, the doomism and inactivism have become their primary, perhaps only, means of holding onto their power…

I hope this post will be helpful to people here who find themselves in the grip of doomism and hopelessness. I expect some people to disagree, but I prefer to believe the sources like the IPCC, IPBES, Climate Action Tracker, and all the climatologists behind these organizations' reporting - who've been closely watching both the worsening extreme weather from climate change, and the emergence of all the simple, usable, life-improving technologies and social practices to combat it. If we don't believe these people, then really, who can we believe? And if you do trust their reports on all the positive things being done and planned for environmental needs, it is not simply an idea that we can deal with climate change and restore, then protect our environment - it's objective reality, it's respectable science, and thus, it's good hard common sense.

More information: Doomsday Debunked (layman explanations and positive framing, also covering a ton of other "not actually the end of the world" topics for scared people), Carbon Brief (more technical and a bit less brazenly optimistic, but showing things like the absolutely crazy speed of renewable energy development), Not Just Bikes (an urbanist YouTube channel showing how cities can be improved, not made poorer, in the process of reducing fossil fuel use and car dependency).

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tips for adulting #3

if you own your home, do the biggest repairs first

We got the roof fixed this week, finally. Had a slow drip since December. The leak was due to our aging solar hot water system having reached the end of life. The problem is the company that made them doesn't exist any more, nor does the company that installed them. So they had to go.

Getting contractors willing to do the project was a nightmare. I'm not an HGTV personality where I can just call up a buddy and have him do something wacky on TV the next week. It took four months, and weirdly enough it was our regular plumber and roofer working in tandem that ended up doing it. Roof looks great! We even got a brand new state of the art on demand hot water heater to replace the solar hot water system. $7500 and my house is whole again.

There's a lot of little repairs that are now delayed. I need a new range oven. The mailbox is gross and needs to be replaced. I need to resod the lawn. I need new shelving and a new ruck and a lot of other small things here and there.

But fixing your roof is non-negotiable in a house. And upgrading the hot water heater is probably the least sexy home improvement you can do, but DAMN that new water heater looks space age.

Now that the big stuff is done, we can start saving up for a new oven, and not have to worry about the water tank exploding.

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Wait wasn’t it the boomers that preach to us this “We need to save the world!” shit? I mean would could have better eco system if wasn’t for say

1. The US, USSR/China piss competition that was the Cold War

2. SEVERAL countries being fucked over thanks to the push of communism/US meddling/ etc and many of those countries are still recovering from it.

3. I mean in the west developed countries, people have fucking meltdowns over a Japan McDonald’s wholesome family tweet. So our family unit need some fixing

4. Manufactured nihilism, so a lot of people don’t give about themselves much less the environment.

5. Have corporations that being run by medically confirmed sociopaths.

I can say more, but Greta sweetie, I know you want to do good, but blaming the older generation thinking many were hellbent on destroying the earth isn’t so simple. Many do/did want to save the world, but we have to deal with the fallout of ww2, communist dumbasses, and so much more with humanity itself before we can do the ideal environmentalism.

Was confused for a moment till I remembered I'd scheduled that one, was gonna run it yesterday but I had to get around the subscription wall which is more complicated than a paywall.

In the end just archiving it works but the links in the article don't work if you do that, which is what I had to do.

It's not even the stuff you're mentioning up there either. I had a 1966 Plymouth Fury III there was this weird green plastic thing with a device inside it and a couple vacuum hoses attached to it, one in one out.

Primitive Smog control device, if you never worked on older cars that were manufactured for sale in California you'll never see one, but every vehicle sold in CA had a smog control device for the longest time, all changed when the auto industry realized it was cheaper to just do the same thing to every car, it's something that's been going on since before I was even born though, so current generation isn't the first to care or take action.

Been lots of missteps along the way, the shift from paper bags to plastic ones at grocery stores is a big one, people thought it would save the trees and it didn't do much there and now we've got a totally different problem.

Hole in the ozone layer on the other hand, we got that issue taken care of and it's on the mend, has been since long before gretta was born too.

National parks predate my grandparents, thanks Teddy, leaving large swaths of land alone for the purpose of conservation.

My grandparents when they got their pool installed in the early 80's had a big fat solar water heater installed so it could heat the water for that as well as the water for the house, weren't super common but they existed and were in use by people who wanted to both be nice to the earth and lower their gas bill at the same time.

Nearly all of the solutions being discussed by the young climate weekend warriors involve technology developed for the purpose they want it used for before they were born.

I'm just dandy with people wanting to save the earth, I've been trying to do my part for decades now, which I would appreciate it if gretta and co would acknowledge instead of acting like they're the first people ever to give a damn.

Several centuries of damage all culminating at the peak of the industrial revolution that we need to undo, that takes time and being a snobby, whiny, self important, twit who bashes everyone who came before her, who's shoulders she's standing on, doesn't do anything real.

And quite possibly does more harm than good.

Not going to totally blame her though, she did start out as a pawn on someone else's game and to some extent she still is.

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Neo-Atlantis Codex: Part III: Grid Storage

So, you want to use some unstable form of power. Wind and Solar are the biggest ones, but we could also add tidal and microhydro to the list.

Currently, 95% of grid power storage, world wide, is pumped hydro. This is in theorygood, as it does work. The problem is that regions that can use pumped hydro will typically have geography to use regular hydro, which is very, very, very efficient. But you can add pumped hydro to an existing system.

For home power storage, we use chemical cells. Typically Lithium. By current estimates, we do not have enough lithium and cobalt in the world to replace our cars, nevermind the entire grid. A lot of the mining is also done by child slaves in Africa. They also use water leeching, which works. but also uses a LOT of fresh water. It's often done in deserts, in which fresh water is the most precious thing you can have.

Lithium is also EXTREMELY flammable.

What about other chemicals? Well, we can make chemical cells out of salt water and iron. This used to require a pump, and which made it hard to miniaturize. Anything mechanical is also prone to mechanical breakdown. They have recently developed technology to elimitate the use of pumps. It's still not good for grid storage, but would be good for home power storage. It might make sense to move to a paradigm that the state provides power when it can, and homes had to store their own power. This would work, although it would require a complete change of our paradigm, and would be expensive for the poor. Which is the problem for anything to do with power, as any increase in energy cost punishes the poor, and will drop people into poverty. It will also kill off the vulnerable.

Earth Batteries. You take something with a high durability and heat capacity, like earth, stone, brick, etc. You put it inside an insulated shell. You have a heater inside. Power added from the outside becomes heat inside. The heat can be kept for a week without too much loss. You can either use this directly for heat, or use it to heat water into steam. Doing so would allow it to produce electricity. This is suitable for neighbourhoods or industrial applications. The problem with a steam engine is that you would likely need a steam engineer, which are expensive. It would also require individual neighbourhoods to be self-governing villages/shires, which would help with so many other problems. We'll talk about this later in Neo-Atlantis government/electoral system. This would reduce the work required from other parts of the power system, and in theory, in some areas, these neighbourhoods/villages/shires/wards could be entirely self-generating. If California could shed it's horrifying Fascist control, it has more than enough sunlight that individual neighbourhoods could be self-generating if it could store the power. This would also prevent blackouts. Everytime I look back, it gets further way, but in 2003, the entire Eastern side of Canada, and the New England had a power outage. Because of how connected the grids are. Independent neighbourhood production would completely eliminated this. If you had a tree down over the power lines, it would hurt at most, one neighbourhood.

Compressed air storage. The best usage of this is, funny enough, CO2. You have a giant balloon, kind of an expanding membrane. You hook it up to a pump and a turbine and heat exchanger. Power causes the pump to pump the CO2 from the balloon into the tank. You release CO2 from the tank through the turbine, and it produces power. The big drawback for this is that it requires a lot of space. Which makes it perfect for isolated solar / wind power plants. This also requires nothing in the way of novel technology, and is perfect for large grid storage.

Hydrogen. Contrary to expectations, hydrogen fuel cells never went away. Both Toyota and Hyundai have production Hydrogen fuel cell cars. Hydrogen combustion cars are also perfectly viable, if not currently commencial. Hydrogen can be produced from water through electrolysis, though not efficiently so. It can be produced mechanically from natural gas / methane; the mechanical converters use a portion of the power they produce to power themselves. Before the government were... what?.. afraid the fuel cells might actualy work? I'm old enough to remember the promise of a Hydrogen Highway from California to British Columbia to allow you to drive hydrogen fuel cell cars up and down the coast. Well, they forgot about that. Before this happened, there was a research group that made it with algae in glass tubes. All you needed to do was pump water through them. People in California could probably add it to a closed system in their car.

Synthetic Fuel. Synthetic fuel has been used, in a small scale, in racing for years. Formula 1 is also planning to replace it's entire usage with synthetic fuel in the future, apparently from atmospheric carbon dioxide and wind power. This would have the advantage of requiring no time or money to implement. It would use our existing fuel infrastructure, while also allowing the small producers to be created everywhere.

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Where to start?

The biggest problem I've been having with sustainability and doing something about the mess we're in is .... where to start? How to start? So I'm going to give the Cliff Notes for my thinking and learning so far.

Decreasing use of fossil fuels (as fuels) is #1. Duh. Does this even need to be said? Half by 2030. None by 2050. That means our cars, our water heaters, our cook stoves, our ovens, our heat, etc etc etc. If you own it and it burns gas, petrol, diesel, natural gas, methane, propane, or whatever you call it, think about how you're going to phase it out.

By extension, increasing your renewable energy usage instead of electricity generated from fossil fuels is #2, and a subset of #1. Wind. Solar. Tidal. Geothermal. Hydroelectric. Etc. They are safe. They are proven. They don't put more carbon (and other pollutants) into the atmosphere.

Advocacy is #3, and the best way to achieve #1 and #2. Start at the top. It's powerful if you, a person, puts solar on their house (assuming you can afford a house or live where there's a lot of sunshine), but it's more powerful if your town pressures your local electric utility to install a solar project to power 1,000 homes. It's powerful if you install a heat pump but it's more powerful if your government passes a bill to pay for heat pumps for low-income homeowners. Etc etc etc. Attend a city council meeting. Write a letter. Yell at your congressperson.

Transportation is #4. Drive your goddamn cars less. Go electric. Take the bus. Take the train. Vacation closer to home.

#5 if a subset of #4, and is to to take fewer long flights. Seriously. You don't have to visit a foreign country every year for fun. Or more often than twice a year. (I'm more understanding about visiting family.) That business trip could be a Zoom call. Every time I get a message from someone that they're in Hawaii because they're getting away from <insert climate-change-caused-unpleasant-weather-here> I want to strangle them.

If you can, go vegetarian or vegan. If you can't, at least reduce your meat intake. Especially eat less beef. Eat less dairy if you can. (I'm totally a hypocrite on this one. I love dairy. But at least I don't eat beef and eat minimal meat, period, so I feel like I'm trying my best.)

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How to Start Solar Panel Business

When it comes to best business ideas, it is natural to mention solar panels. Solar Panel Business Keeping in mind the increasing energy needs in today's era, the government is promoting renewable energy.‍

The use of solar energy is being promoted to reduce pollution, climate change etc.  The power crisis is increasing in the country. The amount of electricity produced is not as much as the demand for electricity. In such a situation, the use of solar energy can get rid of these problems.

What is a solar panel -

A solar panel is a device on which when sunlight falls, the cells present in the panel convert that light into electricity. You can use solar panels in your homes, offices etc.

Types of Solar Panel Business -

You can start this business by choosing your favorite option from these. By taking franchise of solar panel companies - If you want, you can take franchise of any government or private company. Government franchise is a little cheaper than private companies. To get franchise, you have to register. To register, you also have to pay a fixed fee. This fee is expensive.

Solar plant - If you have empty space, then you can install a solar plant there. You can earn good money by supplying the electricity produced from the solar plant.

Cost -

If we talk about cost, then it costs eight to ten lakh rupees to get franchise of solar panel company. Whereas, it costs less to get government franchise. If you want to install a solar plant, then the cost comes at the rate of seventy to eighty thousand rupees per kilowatt.

Solar panel products -

There are many products running on solar energy in the market. Solar bulb, solar pump, solar water heater, solar mobile charger etc. You can earn good money by selling these products.

Advantages of Solar Panel Business -

You know that the government is promoting solar energy. In such a situation, this business is very beneficial. In the coming time, dependence on solar energy will increase. As there is a shortage of electricity, the prices of electricity are increasing, people are getting attracted towards solar energy. There is almost no risk in this business and this business will grow a lot in the future. Therefore, by doing this business, you can start a good business of your own.

Future of Solar Panel Business -

As we have told you in the beginning, there is almost no risk in this business and this business will grow a lot in the future and the way the population of our country is increasing, providing electricity to every family according to that is no less than a challenge for the government.

In such a situation, solar panel will play the most important role. If you are interested in starting a big business then solar panel is the best option because its demand is going to increase rapidly in the coming time and if you do business in it then you will get full support from the government.

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Common Electrical or Control System Issues in Solar Water Heater

Faulty Sensors or Thermostats

Temperature sensors or thermostats may provide inaccurate readings, leading to improper heating or system shutdown.

Control Panel Malfunctions

Problems with the control panel can prevent the system from functioning as intended, such as failing to activate the circulation pump.

Pump Failure

Circulation pumps may stop working due to electrical faults, such as a blown fuse, wiring issues, or motor failure.

Power Supply Problems

Insufficient or interrupted power supply can cause the system to underperform or shut down.

Corroded or Loose Electrical Connections

Over time, connections may become corroded or loose, disrupting electrical flow.

Malfunctioning Backup Heater

If equipped with an electric backup heater, failure can result in insufficient water heating during cloudy days.

Step-by-Step Guide to Troubleshooting and Repair

Step 1: Ensure Safety First

Turn Off Power: Disconnect the system from the power supply before inspecting or repairing any electrical components.

Use Insulated Tools: Work with insulated tools and wear rubber gloves to prevent electric shocks.

Step 2: Inspect the Power Supply

Check the Circuit Breaker: Ensure the breaker or fuse connected to the solar water heater is not tripped or blown.

Test Power Output: Use a multimeter to confirm that the system is receiving adequate voltage at the input point.

Inspect the Wiring: Look for visible signs of damage, such as frayed wires or burn marks.

Step 3: Test and Replace Faulty Sensors or Thermostats

Test Sensors with a Multimeter: Check the resistance of temperature sensors. A faulty sensor will show abnormal readings.

Replace if Necessary: If the sensor or thermostat is malfunctioning, replace it with a compatible component.

Step 4: Inspect the Control Panel

Look for Error Codes: Many systems display error codes on the control panel. Refer to the system’s manual for interpretation.

Reset the Control System: Turn off the system, wait for a few minutes, and restart it to see if the issue resolves.

Inspect for Physical Damage: Check for signs of corrosion, burn marks, or loose connections inside the control panel.

Step 5: Diagnose and Repair the Circulation Pump

Test the Pump's Motor: Use a multimeter to check for continuity in the pump motor.

Inspect the Relay and Wiring: Ensure the pump relay and wiring are intact and securely connected.

Replace the Pump (If Faulty): If the motor is non-functional or severely damaged, install a new circulation pump.

Step 6: Check Backup Heater Functionality

Test the Heating Element: Measure the resistance of the heating element with a multimeter. A zero or infinite reading indicates a problem.

Inspect the Thermostat: Ensure the thermostat controlling the backup heater is operational.

Replace Components if Needed: Replace the heating element or thermostat if faulty.

Step 7: Tighten or Replace Electrical Connections

Inspect All Connections: Check for loose, corroded, or burned connections in the system.

Clean and Tighten: Remove corrosion and tighten connections securely. Use dielectric grease to prevent future corrosion.

Preventing Electrical or Control System Malfunctions

Regular Inspections:

Check all electrical connections, sensors, and the control panel annually for wear or damage.

Surge Protection:

Install a surge protector to shield the system from voltage spikes or fluctuations.

Proper Installation:

Ensure all components are installed correctly and are weatherproof, especially for outdoor systems.

Monitor System Performance:

Regularly monitor the system's operation and address any unusual behavior promptly.

Scheduled Maintenance:

Hire a professional to perform routine maintenance and testing of electrical components to ensure optimal performance.

When to Call a Professional

If the issue involves complex electrical circuits, persistent malfunctions, or unfamiliar components, it’s advisable to consult a qualified technician. Working with electricity can be hazardous, and professional expertise ensures the problem is resolved safely and effectively.

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Consciousness, Structure, and Energy

are the Three Elements of the Universe

Xuefeng

November 18, 2006

(Translated by Treasure and Edited by Kaer)

Look at the boundless world. What is caught by our eyes is material structure. Without structure, there is no material. For the various marvellous spectacle of LIVES, the differences lie in the differences of structures. Structures decide the forms of LIVES. We can choose the people who we want in crowds immediately because of their distinct structures. We can easily find a peony among many types of flowers because peony’s structures are distinctive, we identify everything by identifying their structures.

The universe is full of invisible energy which only reveals itself by attaching itself to structures. Therefore, all visible objects that we see are structures combined with energy geometrically.

Different structures absorb different energies; the wonder of the pyramids lies in their structures. Successful farmers do not grow the same kind of crops in the same fields every year because the land contains nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, and different plants require them in different proportions. It is only by rotating crops constantly that the supplies of the various nutrients of the land will be distributed and utilized properly. Solar cookers and water heaters, heat water because of their structures; trains, trucks, and cars carry different loads because of their different structures; flies, bees, tigers, leopards, and sheep need different foods because of their different digestive structures.

Who creates such a great variety of structures?

Look at the various high-rise buildings in cities; who created them?

Look at women’s beautiful clothes and makeup; who created them?

All kinds of foods in supermarkets are like feasts for the eyes which cannot even take them all in, but who created them?

There is no doubt that they were all created by people, but were they created by people’s hands and feet? Of course not, but by people’s consciousnesses; their hands and feet are controlled by their consciousness; without consciousnesses, nobody’s hands and feet would accomplish anything.

So we can see that the eternal things in the universe are only consciousnesses, structures, and energy. All other things are illusory, showy but not substantial, and cannot last. Energy is neutral, just like air and water, and any consciousness can direct it. Therefore, we need not attach too much importance to energy because fragrant flowers can attract butterflies.

What kinds of structures can attract what kinds of energy toward them naturally? We know that all structures are the products of consciousnesses, so we do not need to emphasize structures too much. The kind of consciousness we have decides the kind of corresponding structure that we will have. Unify all thoughts and all beliefs into the Greatest Creator’s will and all religions into one uniform belief system; this is the “one” consciousness.

The universe has consciousness, if it did not, then there would not be such a variety of LIFE structures with thousands of postures and an infinite variety of material forms; then what is this consciousness? It is the Greatest Creator!

When we find the Greatest Creator, we find the headstream and the core, all problems can be solved effortlessly, the indistinct and misty become bright and clear, the complex becomes simple, darkness morphs into light, the finite expands to the infinite, and misery becomes joy.

The core beliefs of Lifechanyuan are to “Revere the Greatest Creator” and to “Take the Way of the Greatest Creator”; this is the path leading to heaven! Those who go against this great path are of heretical sects, and regardless of what of names they take, how dazzling or marvelous their theories sound, how inscrutable their magical powers are, or how many disciples or followers they attract, they are all the superfluous “tumors” growing in the body of humanity that will be eliminated.

“Revere the Greatest Creator and Take the Way of the Greatest Creator”; this is the touchstone to determine good from evil, truth from falsity, and beauty from ugliness. Evil and ugly people do NOT revere the Greatest Creator nor take His way; theories and sermons are evil and ugly if they do NOT revere the Greatest Creator nor take His way; States, political parties, religions, or groups are evil and ugly if they do NOT revere the Greatest Creator, nor take His way.

Consciousness is nonmaterial and the consciousness of the Greatest Creator manifests itself as “Tao”. The consciousness of the Greatest Creator runs through all tangible and intangible time and space everywhere, including both the material and the nonmaterial world and the positive and the negative universe; this is the genuine God.

States of consciousness decide the forms of LIFE and their methods of survival. The “differentiators” of the LIVES of ignorant people, laities, mortals, sages, celestials, goblins, demons, devils, ghosts, and monsters are their types of consciousnesses. Therefore, we must emphasize our consciousnesses during our lives and our emphasis on consciousness must always be on “Revering the Greatest Creator and taking His Way”. Once this key link is grasped, everything else falls into their proper places, we get twice the results with half the effort, and find clear and bright paths to reach splendid goals. We will ultimately accomplish the spiritual state of immortality and attain the LIFE structure of higher-level space and reach the other shore to realize our ideal!

I believe that all governments officials, industrial and religious leaders, and company bosses do understand these principles very well.

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Top Tips for Water Heater Installation in Riverside

Water heaters are essential for every household. There is a temporal dimension to a water heater installation, or a water heater repair in Riverside and if the work is right the first time, it's perfect. So, let's get down to some work-able tips to ensure your installation runs as easily and stress-free as possible. 

1. Introduction

Planning to install or repair a water heater? It’s more than just connecting pipes and wires. When properly installed the water heater system is effective and does not cause significant (if any) other problems. No matter if you are a DIY kind of person or you are going to hire a professional, these tips will prepare you for success.

2. Why Proper Installation Matters

A poorly installed water heater can lead to issues like leaks, energy inefficiency, and safety hazards. Proper installation ensures your heater runs smoothly, reduces energy bills, and enhances safety.

3. Types of Water Heaters

There are several types of water heaters to choose from:

Tank Water Heaters: Store hot water and are ideal for families.

Tankless Water Heaters: Provide on-demand hot water and save space.

Solar Water Heaters: Use solar energy, making them eco-friendly.

Consider your household size and energy needs when choosing the type.

4. Choosing the Right Water Heater

The right water heater depends on factors like:

Energy Efficiency: Look for Energy Star-rated models.

Capacity: A larger household may need a bigger tank.

Installation Space: Ensure the unit fits your designated area.

5. Tools and Materials You’ll Need

Before starting, gather these essentials:

Wrenches and screwdrivers

Teflon tape

Pipe cutter

Flexible pipes

Safety gloves and goggles

Having the right tools saves time and prevents errors.

6. Preparing for Installation

Preparation is key. Follow these steps:

Turn off Utilities: Shut off the water supply and power source.

Drain the Old Heater: Use a hose to drain water completely.

Clean the Area: Remove debris and ensure adequate ventilation.

7. Step-by-Step Installation Guide

Here’s a simplified guide for installing a water heater:

Position the Heater: Place the unit on a flat surface.

Connect Pipes: Use Teflon tape to ensure leak-proof joints.

Attach the Power Source: Connect to the electrical or gas supply.

Test for Leaks: Turn on the water supply and inspect connections.

Power On: Restore power and set the desired temperature.

Think of this process as assembling a puzzle – every piece must fit perfectly for the system to work.

8. Common Mistakes to Avoid

Avoid these pitfalls:

Skipping the manufacturer’s instructions.

Over-tightening connections.

Ignoring local plumbing codes.

9. When to Call a Professional

Some installations are best left to the experts. Call a professional if:

You lack the necessary tools.

The installation involves complex wiring.

You encounter unexpected issues.

10. Regular Maintenance Tips

Keep your water heater in top shape with these tips:

Flush the Tank: Remove sediment buildup annually.

Inspect the Anode Rod: Replace it if it’s corroded.

Check for Leaks: Regularly inspect connections.

11. Benefits of Timely Repairs

Timely repairs can:

Prolong your water heater’s lifespan.

Prevent costly damage.

Maintain consistent water temperature.

12. Safety Precautions During Installation

Stay safe by:

Wearing protective gear.

Following manufacturer guidelines.

Ensuring proper ventilation for gas heaters.

13. How to Extend Your Water Heater’s Lifespan

Simple habits can make your heater last longer:

Avoid setting the temperature too high.

Use a water softener if you have hard water.

Schedule annual professional inspections.

14. Comparing DIY vs. Professional Installation

DIY: Cost-effective but requires skills.

Professional: Hassle-free and ensures compliance with codes.

15. Conclusion

A well-installed water heater is a cornerstone of home comfort. Whether you’re tackling the job yourself or hiring a pro, following these tips ensures a seamless experience. Keep your system maintained to enjoy reliable hot water for years to come. At EZ Heat and Air, our comprehensive HVAC and air conditioner maintenance services ensure your systems operate efficiently, reducing the risk of costly breakdowns and high energy bills. Contact us now for more information. View Source - https://medium.com/@nilsstocks007/top-tips-for-water-heater-installation-in-riverside-ec9f3abfa31d

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Solar Solution - How Solar Solutions

Are Making a Big Impact on the Future of Energy

Solar solution is a clean, sustainable power source that reduces dependence on finite fossil fuels. From environmental benefits to financial savings, solar solution are making a big impact on the future of energy.

Solar systems are made up of several components, including photovoltaics and batteries. PV cells convert sunlight into direct current (DC) electricity, while inverters transform DC into alternating current (AC). Batteries store the surplus power to be used at night or on overcast days.

Solar Panels

Solar panels convert sunlight into electricity. They’re a clean and renewable alternative to fossil fuels. One ton of beach sand, aka silicon dioxide, makes enough energy to power the average household for five years. Solar panels also reduce our reliance on traditional and limited energy sources.

A typical solar panel is composed of silicon solar cells, a metal frame, and wiring elements surrounded by an insulative layer and glass. There are two main types of solar panels: monocrystalline and polycrystalline. Mono panels use one solid crystal of silicon for greater efficiency, while poly panels are built from many shards of silicon melted together for lower cost.

Both types of solar panels produce direct current (DC), which needs to be converted to alternate current (AC) before it can be used in the home. DC is easily converted by an inverter.

Inverters

Inverters are the heart of solar systems, converting DC energy into AC power to power appliances and lights. They can also be used to monitor the system performance remotely via internet connectivity.

The type of inverter you choose depends on your requirements. Microinverters are small inverters that attach to each solar panel, providing granular performance tracking and rapid module problem detection. They offer increased efficiency and higher system reliability. However, they come at a slightly higher upfront cost than centralized string inverters.

Grid-tied inverters synchronize with the electricity grid, drawing from it when solar production exceeds consumption and feeding surplus back into the grid. Off-grid inverters function without the utility grid, using solar batteries to handle nighttime and cloudy days.

Battery-backed inverters can be connected in series or parallel, based on how much capacity you need and the battery bank size you want to achieve. Choosing the right configuration for your battery backup will ensure optimal operation of your system.

Batteries

Batteries are rechargeable energy storage solutions that can be installed alone or paired with solar panels to store excess electricity. When a battery is charged, it creates a chemical reaction within the cells that stores electrical potential energy. When discharged, the battery releases that energy as electricity.

The size of your household, energy usage patterns, and goals will influence how many batteries you need. If you simply need backup power during a grid outage, one battery can easily handle your lights, refrigerator, and water heater. However, if you wish to connect your AC and use it during peak times, you will need additional capacity.

When choosing a battery, consider its depth of discharge (DoD), cycle life, and round-trip efficiency. Follow manufacturers’ guidelines to ensure optimal performance. This will extend your battery lifespan and maximize energy savings.

This is particularly important if you have a Time of Use rate plan with your utility.

This will require adequate battery capacity to offset expensive peak electricity rates.

Monitoring Systems

Maintaining the health of solar sydney power systems is crucial for ensuring optimal performance, reducing downtime and maintenance costs. Monitoring systems help track panel and inverter output to identify issues like degradation, weather impacts or hardware defects. They can also provide a snapshot of how much energy is being used in a home or business, helping owners optimize their consumption patterns and save money on electricity bills.

Monitoring systems are available as stand-alone units or integrated into microinverters, such as those from Enphase and SolarEdge. Module-level monitoring elevates solar system management by allowing users to identify underperforming or malfunctioning panels quickly and easily. Many of these monitoring systems offer a web portal or mobile app where real-time data is displayed and can be accessed anywhere with an internet connection.

Monitoring systems often feature email alerts that notify the user of any issues so they can schedule maintenance before the problem can grow to affect a large number of solar panels or a complete system failure. They can also integrate into financial software to allow for accurate reporting and analysis.