power plant and protest

Nuclear Power plant is the most repeated word in news these days as Japan is having a meltdown but now in the focus for nuclear power is not Japan but another Asian country India. As the government of the 4^th economically ranked country has expressed their intention of nuclear plant in Jaitapur, India. Although the government is facing some protest as the farmer started it, but after the incident in Japan now it grabbed the attention of whole country as many scientists, academics and activists have also joined in they said “The Japanese nuclear crisis is a wake-up call for India”. Although the location of the tree and the high cliff might save the plant from tsunami but that city faced 95 earthquakes in last 26 years. This concerns many people including the environmental minister as he spoke against it. But on the government said it’s a part of a larger picture. They want to provide electricity for quarter of the country through nuclear power by 2050; it could help the development of the country as well as their economic growth. So which side you are on?

Is it the end or a new beginning?

For last few weeks Libya has been the center of the attention as their domestic peace was intercepted thanks a rebellion. Where a domestic war going on between the  

Muammar el-Qaddafi who took the power 40 years ago and till then ruling the country as a dictator, where on the other hand the people of Libya have raised for their rights. And in this raise countries like England, France, and U.S. have became the allies of the people. And according to NY times all of the allies have come together to made the decision of removing Qaddafi from the power. Although it didn’t stared with that aim as said in the times, soon after the leaders of the countries saw no other way but to remove him. Even though like most of the people I am happy with that decision but I also have my concern. There are many questions in my mind such as who going to replace him? How that will play out about the oil condition? But I guess I have to wait because only person who can answer is time.  

 http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/30/world/africa/30london.html?hp

Ecology energy and economy

Ecology, energy and economy, they are the most used word in News. Mainly they are used to describe the situation in Japan. Ecology, the Mother Nature’s brutal cruelty faced by Japan shocked the world. Where they faced a 8.9 earthquake and a tsunami. Which lest Japan in ruins. Energy is the most used as nuclear power plant are under a threat. As a result the whole is now aware of the radiation along with the health problem that comes with it. Not to forget radiation is also very harmful from the environment as if the never disposable waste of the plant wasn’t enough. And all of this for energy, luxury and money. For me it raise the question is by modernization are we increasing the level of living of shooting ourselves in the foot? What you guys think about the Nuclear power point in Japan considering in NYC we have one on the fault line.

Disastrous opportunity

Oil, is the infrastructure of the no.1 oil consumer country in world U.S. Although because of the situation in Lebanon who produces 2% of all the oil need of the world. And because of rebellion which grab the attention of the world by storm, every one thought the price of the oil going to increase.  But surprising enough the price decreased even though it came at a terrible cost. The reason of the decreasing price is the tsunami in Japan.  Yeah, as the no. 3 on the ranking of consumer of oil in the world when Japan faced the disaster, 8.9 earthquake and the tsunami shocked the whole world. As the same time it decreased the demanded of oil in Japan and the affect. Well, it send the price of the oil below $100 for a barrel from over $113 per barrel. It was totally unexpected. Although it might sound devilish but I think U.S. going to take advantage of it and it will improve the economic condition here. What you think? do you agree or not and why? 

Eco, energy and exciting!!!

Hedonistic Sustainability in Copenhagen is a new addition to the waste power plants in Europe. Although waste power plants are spread all over Europe but the Hedonistic Sustainability opens new doors to Denmark. A new door of opportunity, energy in a fun but eco-friendly way.  Opportunity because it would be one of the most urban waste plant in Europe, at the same time it will provide new jobs  and also electricity for 140,000 homes.  All of these energy going to be created by the burning waste, which is eco-friendly. And all of these in a fun way. Yes, you heard correctly in a fun way because this plant is going to have a ski slope of 5000 ft. this slope begin at the top of the plant  to reach to the top you got to take a elevator. It’s like the waste is burning inside and you enjoying outside. Therefore I’m looking forward to 2016 when the waste plant going to be finish. And if you want my advice bring your ski with you.

http://green.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/02/16/skiing-your-way-to-hedonistic-sustainability/?ref=energy-environment

job vs product

          Wal-Mart is again brought to attention by the protester in NYC. It's real controversial issues and even I can't pick a side. Wal-Mart is really well known as a store that sells cheap product. And in this time of recession which really is helping consumers to cut their budget. But at the same time its cutting down the jobs. Especially from the small business. Which is bad because there been a lot of lay-off in 2010 but only 36,000 people were hired which shows the people need jobs. But I think there is too much need but less option on one hand people want cheap product, and they also need job. Therefore I say 50-50.

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/04/nyregion/04walmart.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=walmart%20&st=cse