Showing posts with label Alaska. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Alaska. Show all posts
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Senator Murkowski introduces bills to boost hydropower generation
Senator Murkowski introduces bills to boost hydropower generation: "<p>U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, has introduced two pieces of legislation aimed at increasing the production of electricity from renewable hydropower and creating jobs in America’s energy sector. The "Hydropower Improvement Act" and the "Hydropower Renewable Energy Development Act" would boost federal support for hydropower projects.</p>"
Sunday, April 11, 2010
VoteVets.org
I was asked to post this by an Iraq veteran. It makes a lot of sense, whether you agree with climate change or not. America needs to become less dependent upon middle east sources of energy. We have it all here in Alaska from oil & natural gas to a rich renewable energy portfolio. We can choose to have a secure, economic future.
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Northwest BC Transmission Line can help small Southeast AK and Northwest BC towns
The upcoming Northwest (BC) Transmission Line portends some exciting and positive changes to both Canada and Alaska in the North Coast Mountain Region. This development can bring a change to Alaska, Northwest BC and Yukon. Turning them from basically third-world condition into producers and contributors for a green, renewable, less oil dependent North America. The benefits of opening this region of Alaska are to it's citizens and to our sister Pacific Northwest and Western states.
Take a look at this video, which envisions some of its benefits to Northwest BC First Nations, to Alaskans and Yukon.
Monday, March 8, 2010
Canada, U.S. switch positions in Beaufort Sea boundary dispute - "All of a sudden, we have this almost perfect opportunity for a win-win..."
Canada, U.S. switch positions in Beaufort Sea boundary dispute
Just days after the Conservative government's throne speech pledged to resolve several outstanding Arctic territorial disputes, polar experts have revealed an unexpected twist in the long-running disagreement over the Canada-U.S. border in the southern Beaufort Sea.
For decades, the two countries have been deadlocked over where to draw the maritime boundary off the coasts of Alaska and the Yukon — a conflict that has flared occasionally when it came to fisheries management and oil-and-gas exploration.
Click above link for full story in the Vancouver Sun.
Just days after the Conservative government's throne speech pledged to resolve several outstanding Arctic territorial disputes, polar experts have revealed an unexpected twist in the long-running disagreement over the Canada-U.S. border in the southern Beaufort Sea.
For decades, the two countries have been deadlocked over where to draw the maritime boundary off the coasts of Alaska and the Yukon — a conflict that has flared occasionally when it came to fisheries management and oil-and-gas exploration.
Click above link for full story in the Vancouver Sun.
Monday, March 1, 2010
South Korean firm joins EnCana in B.C. gas - The Globe and Mail
South Korean firm joins EnCana in B.C. gas - The Globe and Mail
as-hungry Asia is making a major push into one of Canada's most promising energy frontiers, with a billion-dollar investment by a South Korean company that boosts British Columbia's efforts to become a natural gas export hub.
The deal announced yesterday by Korea Gas Corp. also sets the stage for more foreign interest in Canada's natural gas resources, which have struggled under low commodity prices but still form a huge reserve basin that other countries covet.
Click link above to read full story
as-hungry Asia is making a major push into one of Canada's most promising energy frontiers, with a billion-dollar investment by a South Korean company that boosts British Columbia's efforts to become a natural gas export hub.
The deal announced yesterday by Korea Gas Corp. also sets the stage for more foreign interest in Canada's natural gas resources, which have struggled under low commodity prices but still form a huge reserve basin that other countries covet.
Click link above to read full story
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Is it time for an Alaska Ambassadors organization?
Many have been racking their minds for ideas on how to get our state off of it's mono-industry mindset. Here's a novel thought.
How about an organization (such as the one described in the previously posted story) for Alaska? We could emulate what appears to be a success in Montana. They have a Montana Ambassadors program. The program works with the Montana governor's office and Montana Department of Commerce.
Rather than my describing it, here is a description lifted from www.montanaambassadors.com:
"The Montana Ambassadors is a volunteer, not-for-profit organization of leaders in business, education, and the professions with a common dedication to living and doing business in Montana and furthering the best interests of the state, serving at the pleasure of the Governor.
Represent the office of the Governor and the Department of Commerce in business related contacts in and out of the state.
Assist the Department of Commerce and the Governor's Office of Economic Development with their business, trade, and tourism development programs.
Sponsor projects that encourage and support economic improvements throughout the state.
Support, whenever practical, efforts by other groups to contribute to the economic vitality of Montana.
Support whenever practical, efforts by other groups to maintain or increase the quality of all levels of education in the State of Montana. And, as official Ambassadors of the State of Montana, put the best interests of the state before personal interests and give freely of time, energy and personal finances in support of this mission."
This type of organization appears to have some great merit. Have a look at the website and read the story below for details on what this organization does.
How about an organization (such as the one described in the previously posted story) for Alaska? We could emulate what appears to be a success in Montana. They have a Montana Ambassadors program. The program works with the Montana governor's office and Montana Department of Commerce.
Rather than my describing it, here is a description lifted from www.montanaambassadors.com:
"The Montana Ambassadors is a volunteer, not-for-profit organization of leaders in business, education, and the professions with a common dedication to living and doing business in Montana and furthering the best interests of the state, serving at the pleasure of the Governor.
Represent the office of the Governor and the Department of Commerce in business related contacts in and out of the state.
Assist the Department of Commerce and the Governor's Office of Economic Development with their business, trade, and tourism development programs.
Sponsor projects that encourage and support economic improvements throughout the state.
Support, whenever practical, efforts by other groups to contribute to the economic vitality of Montana.
Support whenever practical, efforts by other groups to maintain or increase the quality of all levels of education in the State of Montana. And, as official Ambassadors of the State of Montana, put the best interests of the state before personal interests and give freely of time, energy and personal finances in support of this mission."
This type of organization appears to have some great merit. Have a look at the website and read the story below for details on what this organization does.
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