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Blue_In_AK

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47. Anchorage is in a better position to take advantage of alternative energy.

Thu Apr 2, 2015, 04:36 AM

Apr 2015

We've got wind (already 11 turbines on Fire Island), more sun than Fairbanks, plus they could do a lot with the tide if they put their minds to it. With one of the highest tides in the world, there's plenty of energy being generated in Cook Inlet. It's too bad there's not more geothermal energy up there like out at Chena Hot Springs. I love that place.

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Mirai no karuma wa totemo kakkoii desune! yuiyoshida Apr 2015 #28

Fugly IMHO rjsquirrel Apr 2015 #48

even so, it is the future... yuiyoshida Apr 2015 #51

Medicare is bankrupting this nation! merrily Apr 2015 #31

Nah, I'm betting on electric. F4lconF16 Apr 2015 #52

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One better. DeSwiss Apr 2015 #68

This really disturbs me, Blue_In_AK Apr 2015 #2

Can't blame you. merrily Apr 2015 #32

Pop Quiz: bvar22 Apr 2015 #3

Must have been candidate Obama, judging by his decisions Dragonfli Apr 2015 #4

That must be it. bvar22 Apr 2015 #5

Guess US Thespian2 Apr 2015 #6

Heh. I posted Reply 29 before I read your post. merrily Apr 2015 #34

Um, well, at least she was honest about where she stood! So we knew sabrina 1 Apr 2015 #36

Yep, Palin would have been so much better for the country! bettyellen Apr 2015 #62

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We* need more oil. Octafish Apr 2015 #9

Ironic, wot? merrily Apr 2015 #35

This very disappointing. But not entirely unexpected. Enthusiast Apr 2015 #10

The Bait and Switch Presidency. woo me with science Apr 2015 #20

Please see Reply 29. merrily Apr 2015 #30

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Geee,,,, what could possibly go wrong Cryptoad Apr 2015 #18

There's a new one every day. nt woo me with science Apr 2015 #19

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I'd LOVE to see solar get a real foothold here! raven mad Apr 2015 #41

It's beginning to get a foothold here in upstate NY. We even have a local Solar Company. sabrina 1 Apr 2015 #42

Not enough wind to deal with - we're in a "bowl" between mountain ranges. raven mad Apr 2015 #43

I think they can overcome a lot of these things now. If the will is there to do it. sabrina 1 Apr 2015 #44

Coal? Try Usibelli............... and don't fuck with 'em. raven mad Apr 2015 #45

Anchorage is in a better position to take advantage of alternative energy. Blue_In_AK Apr 2015 #47

I'm with you Raven xenoturkey Apr 2015 #63

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And with Hillary Clinton expect more of the same Cheese Sandwich Apr 2015 #24

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goddamnit! AtomicKitten Apr 2015 #26

no wonder he hasnt nixed the XL Pipeline MFM008 Apr 2015 #27

"Drill, baby, drill." Applause line at 2008 Republican National Convention for McCain/Palin. merrily Apr 2015 #29

And 'Drill baby Drill' was a rallying cry for Obama supporters. Especially since he sabrina 1 Apr 2015 #40

Yep, which is why saying wait until Hillary tells us what she's running on is hilarious. merrily Apr 2015 #53

I thought he already said no to this? Am I mistaken? ND-Dem Apr 2015 #33

No, you are not mistaken. merrily Apr 2015 #54

so why would he turn around and say "yes" now? ND-Dem Apr 2015 #56

I can't speak to the motivations of others. merrily Apr 2015 #57

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As an Alaskan I tentatively support this and glad Obama approved it xenoturkey Apr 2015 #64

We don't get revenue from the offshore drilling. Blue_In_AK Apr 2015 #67

don't even get me started on the tax credits... xenoturkey Apr 2015 #70

I find it fascinating (and more than a little horrifying) Blue_In_AK Apr 2015 #71

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K&R DeSwiss Apr 2015 #69