Here's an example of a very successful ecovillage west of Ithaca, New York, now in their third phase of construction: http://www.ecovillage.ithaca.ny.us They...
... Note as well the potential for geothermal power as featured in this CSM (12/31/08) article: "How underground Œhot rocks¹ could power America¹s future" ...
John M. McMahon
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Jan 2, 2009 1:03 pm
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Folks, this is real estate development on otherwise natural land. EV is another variation of human encroachment and urban sprawl. By definition IEV is a...
... Well, that's one approach, I suppose -- too black-and-white for my tastes, frankly ... but there is much to be said for setting a better example -- and ...
John M. McMahon
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Jan 2, 2009 3:10 pm
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John, 1) No modern, human development is eco-friendly. The IEV, and all others, bring roads, electricity, sewage, etc to an ecosystem in it's own equilibrium....
... need to create a business big enough to provide the income necessary to support the community residents. That business is far more likely to be viable if...
... From: Bob Guzauskas To: DarkSkyCommunities@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, January 02, 2009 11:10 AM Subject: Re: [DarkSkyCommunities] EcoVillage at Ithaca ...
David This is your year... I believe you will succeed. How can I help? Here are the links to 2 excellent articles from an international professional...
You guys should be starting a monastery. But that could be started and flourish in town. You have the right objective, dark sky, but the wrong plan. Your DSC's...
... From: Bob Guzauskas To: DarkSkyCommunities@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, January 02, 2009 12:01 PM Subject: Re: [DarkSkyCommunities] EcoVillage at Ithaca ...
... support. Corporate interests have manipulated the public into both desiring and being satisfied with whatever choices best benefit those corporate ...
Well, Doug, I'm still in my pajamas. So I'll sign off for a hot shower. Have a great day, Douglas. Bob G -----Original Message----- From: Doug Kniffen Sent:...
... I don't disagree with most (if not all) of what you say above. I am, however, a realist in that I think that existing populated settlement areas (for lack...
John M. McMahon
mcmahon@...
Jan 2, 2009 7:59 pm
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John, I think we're close to agreement but lacking a crystal ball we can't predict the future of these issues: 1) Will the price of fuel remain low? 2) Will...
... On that we agree completely. Education means change ... and if one hasn't brought about change in the way people think and perceive the world around them,...
John M. McMahon
mcmahon@...
Jan 2, 2009 9:28 pm
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... From: "John M. McMahon" <mcmahon@...> To: "DSC" <DarkSkyCommunities@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Friday, January 02, 2009 3:28 PM Subject: Re:...
Would something like this fit in?: eco-tourism resort/eco-educational center for sabbaticals, students, scouts. This could be self- supporting, especially...
Doug, I agree that most folks that flee the problems of urban life often build an urban setting that recreates the problems. Examples abound in Arizona and...
... From: "John M. McMahon" Sent: Jan 2, 2009 4:28 PM To: DSC Subject: Re: [DarkSkyCommunities] EcoVillage at Ithaca ... On that we agree completely. Education...
Absolutely, Audrey! I wouldn't want to live in any dark-sky community unless both eco-education and eco-tourism are front and center. This would also provide...
Thanks, John, Doug, Bob, Audrey for your great comments today. Bob, I would prefer to live in a town rather than in the middle of nowhere, but there is no way...
I’ve got a few observations I’d like to report: “Lighting consumes 19 percent of America's energy.” I have a lighting industry estimate that says an...
Keep your money in the bank, David. Find a community and people you like. Now look to the horizon, David, where sky meets earth and see the little bump, the...
Hi Colin, I couldn't agree with you more. If I had my way, billboards would be taxed out of existence. Does anyone know how they are taxed? For starters, they...
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