Generating Your Own Electricity
As we learn that the UK only has around 13 days of gas reserves for the coming winter, which is predicted to be a cold one, I think it's worth taking a moment to praise this man, who should be an inspiration to us all.
With a belt 'n' braces approach, he's installed both solar and wind power in his London home. If he can do it, in Southwark, then we can all do it. And if it kills a few cats and pigeons, he'll have something to eat, too.
13 days of gas supply. In the event of a catastrophic interruption of supply (that couldn't possibly happen, could it, because disasters and terrorists are so fucking rare), we're two weeks from the Dark Ages.
Why is this a problem? Oh, yes, because most of the coal-powered power stations converted to gas in the 80s and 90s. And the British government closed coal mines while there was still coal in the ground. Never let it be said that politicians are incapable of long-term thinking.
With a belt 'n' braces approach, he's installed both solar and wind power in his London home. If he can do it, in Southwark, then we can all do it. And if it kills a few cats and pigeons, he'll have something to eat, too.
13 days of gas supply. In the event of a catastrophic interruption of supply (that couldn't possibly happen, could it, because disasters and terrorists are so fucking rare), we're two weeks from the Dark Ages.
Why is this a problem? Oh, yes, because most of the coal-powered power stations converted to gas in the 80s and 90s. And the British government closed coal mines while there was still coal in the ground. Never let it be said that politicians are incapable of long-term thinking.
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Wednesday, October 26, 2005
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