California governor orders mandatory water restrictions

[Tank]

I think the main problem with solar, at least on the big plants scale, is that it's so dang big.  And as the one near the border is showing, has a bunch of environmental implications.  Like pretty much killing all wildlife in the area.  

 

Now, why every new house and building in Southern California isn't mandated to have solar is a different question.  But it probably has more to do with the Electric Companies monopolies.

 

that's a great idea about new houses and buildings. i've seen a couple of schools that have built shade structures over their parking lots and the top of those structures have solar panels. saves the cars from over heating during the day and collects quite a bit of free energy in the process. 

 

maybe a reasonable approach is to make solar more for residential use and traditional energy for commercial needs.

 

and i'll be honest - if we lose the horn-billed titmouse so that you and i can have water, i think i'm probably inclined to accept that.

[Tank]

The water pipeline idea is intriguing... would it cost more or less than the bullet train?

 

i think everything will cost less than the bullet train.

[GoodTimesGoneBad]

Many new developments come with solar panels included, you just pay to upgrade the standard system. Making them mandatory is an interesting thought though.

[Jay]

California drought: Can railroads come to the rescue?

 

http://www.cnbc.com/id/102640638

[red321]

Most bizarre idea I read in the past was towing icebergs

 

http://www.ibtimes.com/iceberg-can-be-towed-supply-fresh-water-drought-areas-how-video-839187

[gotbeer]

One of California's biggest sources of water just disappeared

[Jason]

Sure this year's El Nino may destroy Mexico but it may bring a lot of needed rain.

[Spirit]

Ok, look ... here's the deal:  Colorado is going to send you a s**t ton of water, but only because we want (need) you to keep producing the wine. 

 

Long live Napa!

[gotbeer]

Ok, look ... here's the deal:  Colorado is going to send you a s**t ton of water, but only because we want (need) you to keep producing the wine growing Marijuana. 

 

Long live Napa the cartel!

 

Fixed.

[Glen]

that's a great idea about new houses and buildings. i've seen a couple of schools that have built shade structures over their parking lots and the top of those structures have solar panels. saves the cars from over heating during the day and collects quite a bit of free energy in the process.

maybe a reasonable approach is to make solar more for residential use and traditional energy for commercial needs.

and i'll be honest - if we lose the horn-billed titmouse so that you and i can have water, i think i'm probably inclined to accept that.

Hee hee...titmouse.

[Mark68]

Also for desal, environmentally, most of the power would probably have to come from nuclear if used on a wide scale basis.  And considering we are in California, nuclear could have it's own Fukushima type consequences.  

 

I still think the best way to get water to arid regions in the nation is by pipeline from too wet regions.  If you take their water say once their levels get to above 90%.  it's probably enough to feed CA, TX, and the other areas under drought right now.  And it would probably prevent all the flooding in areas where the water has no where to go.

The problem with this is that climatologists cannot predict with a very high degree of accuracy when/where droughts and floods will occur. So you'd literally have to have pipelines from everywhere to everywhere to deal with seasonal issues of too much or not enough rain.

Edited May 30, 2015 by Mark68

[Jay]

In other drought news:

 

http://news.yahoo.com/drought-sparks-fears-worsening-food-shortages-n-korea-115723895.html

 

Drought sparks fears of worsening food shortages in N. Korea

 

Apparently the food shortages are hitting the military harder than the civilian leadership:

 

[Mark68]

In other drought news:

 

http://news.yahoo.com/drought-sparks-fears-worsening-food-shortages-n-korea-115723895.html

 

Drought sparks fears of worsening food shortages in N. Korea

 

Apparently the food shortages are hitting the military harder than the civilian leadership:

 

I think there are two levels of food consumption in North Korea: Kim Jong Un's and everybody else's.

[gotbeer]

There were 4 generals in the picture.  Kim got hungry.  

[NJHalo]

I think someone photoshopped Kim's head on Trout's body.

[Tank]

north korea obviously needs a couple of subways.

[Mark68]

north korea obviously needs a couple of subways.

They do. They're for Kim and his immediate family only.

[gotbeer]

Drought versus dollars: California's wealthiest balk at water restrictions

[Blarg]

In other drought news:

http://news.yahoo.com/drought-sparks-fears-worsening-food-shortages-n-korea-115723895.html

I told you guys to plant wheat not weeds!

[gotbeer]

Drought fee takes effect for Glendale water users

 

Grats Glendale.  Although I have a feeling you will see this all around Califronia.  

[Jay]

Right.  Use less water, your bill goes down.

 

But we must still feed the beast so here's a "fee" to make up for the lost revenue.

[TobiasFunke]

That's pretty much horse shit extortion

Edited June 29, 2015 by TobiasFunke

[TobiasFunke]

Don't know if it's been covered in here, but the state bill AB1 is more than likely going to pass preventing cities to cite for brown/dying lawns.

[nate]

Hilarious... we are making less money because people are conserving water so we are going to charge you for it

[Angel Dog and Beer]

Drought fee takes effect for Glendale water users

 

Grats Glendale.  Although I have a feeling you will see this all around Califronia.  

 

 

San Luis Obispo just passed a similar rate fee hike as well. Bastards.