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Is there still a need for the expansion project…

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January 14, 2021

Hydro — Green energy project has address. File Photo KDG Click for stats…

Trans mountain pipeline company is working on the twinning of their 60 year old line from Alberta to the west coast. The now completed Green energy project above got copy from a platform; is the info correct or sales puffing. Ask the financers? Is there an age of truthiness coming to deal with debt piled up out of Covid-19?

Thirty percent drop in demand May 2020. 100 % demand for line…

The Covid-19 restrictions caused a drop in demand and perhaps will change habits and expectations for consumption.

The size and complexity of the global crude oil market has expanded significantly since the Trans Mountain Pipeline entered service in the 1950s. Canada is the fourth largest oil producing country globally, behind the United States, Russia and Saudi Arabia and approximately equivalent to Iraq in terms of daily oil production. Canada’s oil consumption is comparatively small, so our nation is a net exporter of petroleum products and crude oil. Canada has the third largest proven crude oil reserves globally behind Saudi Arabia and Venezuela as a result of the approximate 170-billion-barrel oilsands. Export of crude oil and refined products has been, and will continue to be, a significant economic impact for Canada.
TM today

In 2019, global crude oil and liquid hydrocarbon production and related demand was nearly 100 million barrels per day. The COVID-19 pandemic decreased global demand for oil roughly 30 per cent by May 2020[1]. Implicit in studies such as the Internal Energy Agency (IEA) on Global Demand see support for an expected recovery in demand, however, the pace of recovery is unclear given the uncertainty associated with the course of the COVID-19 virus[2]. Even in this difficult year of 2020 with reduced global demand resulting from COVID-19 and lower oil prices, the Trans Mountain Pipeline has continued to be full, with demand exceeding the current capacity.

Trans Mountain today

BC government January 14th 2021 news, one third the cost of EV…

The BC government has announced that will be available rebates of up to 1/3 the cost of an EV. and added 2 million dollars to the clean BC specialty use rebate program on August 5th 2020.The program is for business and groups. The program may give a higher platform to the usefulness of electric alternatives.

BC hydro also increased the subsidy on Electric chargers on December 3rd first come first serve.

Novel still

In our subjective view EVs remain Novel to consumers still however their are numbers of reasons that a choice of a quieter vehicle would suit many.

On this Day: January 14th 1954

American motors formed.

Tags: Energy, EVs

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TGIF- Trans Mountain detailed route hearings.

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April 24, 2020

The Trans mountain project is involved in detailed route hearings at this writing and as of April 21st 2020 Are not relying on oral depositions:

The Canada Energy Regulator (CER) is making procedural changes to the remaining detailed route hearings for the Trans Mountain Expansion Project in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. The oral portions will be replaced with alternate forms, not requiring in-person attendance.
Source TM today

There are 22 active detailed route hearing to deal with, they are in south weestern BC from Merritt to Burnaby.

On this Day: April 24th 1913

New York opens its Woolworth building.

Tags: Trans Mountain Expansion

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Spring ahead!

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March 5, 2020

Eagle eyes Looking for spring File Photo KDG

The clocks go ahead an hour on Sunday at 2AM. Spring is coming.

On this Day: March 5th 1872

The air brake is patented.

Tags: Air brakes, spring

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Fortis BC Clean Energy vision. UBCM

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November 28, 2019

The committee on climate action met on November 13th. This was their third meeting. The group included BC Hydro with an interest in advancing their step code.

Step code

FortisBC also presented its Clean Energy Vision, and highlighted the different low carbon pathways that could be taken to achieve provincial emission reduction targets.

The Committee reviewed and discussed Committee member submissions on key local government pathways for reducing emissions and for achieving a maximum 1.5 to 2 degrees Celsius global temperature rise. The submissions focused on buildings, transportation, energy systems, waste management, land use planning, natural assets, and carbon sequestration. Committee deliberations addressed both the barriers to successfully implementing these pathways, as well as the factors that would ensure their successful adoption. The Committee will continue to explore mitigation pathways and extend this to issues related to adaptation at its next meeting in December.

Another view from Merritt…

Not a good alternative unless for waste.

Peter Clark professor emeritus U of Calgary Chemistry in Merritt ” The Earth will be a dead planet in 80 million years.” November 13-20-27th

Peter gave the last of three talks on the energy needs of humankind and its ability to switch to alternatives in energy from fossil fuels. The pessimistic facts based talks dismissed many alternatives as political and we would use all fossil fuels with in the next few hundred years. He said carbon, phosphorous , ammonia etc is an crucial element to life on earth as fertilizer as well as energy. They are needed to support populations. ” In 80 million years the earth will be a dead planet with all its carbon locked up in limestone.” No reasonable escape to Space”

Population impact lessened by old age.

Peter estimated that if world followed Japans example of a population of 30 percent old people then crisis would be managed better. Material prosperity is also having a positive impact on smaller families in many countries.

On this Day: November 28th 1895

The first American auto race.

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Warmer Wetter Winter: NOAA US

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October 24, 2019

Large swings in temperature.

Arctic oscilation will drive swings in temperature regardless of El Nino or La Nina.

AO to you and its predictability is limited to a weeks.

Drought improvement in southeast US.

Flooding this last year lends to drought relief in some areas combined with AO.

Cold winter for Canada : Farmers Almanac.

Calculations based on the Canadian Farmers’ Almanac’s time-tested formula suggest that the winter of 2018-2019 will be a “teeth-chattering” cold one, with below-normal temperatures forecast for much of the country.

When it comes it can be something to manage File photo KDG

On this Day: October 24th 1946

The first photography from space.

Tags: AO, weather

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Hunt is On?

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October 15, 2019

Deer is where you find them, but are they in season, no firearms in municipal boundaries, etc File photo KDG

The hunt is on this fall for game in BC. The season can change in season and be lawful so check for updates online. We are in Region 3 BC here in Merritt.

deer,four point — Four point mule deer outside Ponderosa sport in Merritt, BC File photo KDG

Be safe and alive.

BC hunting and trapping

On this Day: October 15th 1989

Wayne Gretzky shattered the NHL scoring record.

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Trans Mountain hiring…

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October 10, 2019

4200 workers

The expansion project is following up on its notification to its contractors to gear up for the expansion that it issued in August. Fully expecting to get approvals on remaining permits and authorities they expect to be hiring about 4200 people in a phased project timeline.

Trans Mountain remains committed to prioritizing and maximizing Indigenous, local and regional hiring to the greatest extent possible. Hiring by prime contractors is underway, with approximately 4,200 workers expected to be employed in various communities along the corridor in the fourth quarter of 2019.
Source Trans Mountain news.

Presumed offset

A broken sign was a distraction a few years ago, the station has recently installed quick chargers ( yet to be opened).

Petro Canada has installed quick chargers a the local outlet of Belshaw avenue in Merritt and is committed to a national highway of chargers,

On this Day: October 10th 1957

An atomic accident grips the UK.

Tags: fossil fuel, oil, pipelines, Trans mountain

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TGIF- World Climate Strike…

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September 20, 2019

The sun west of Merritt, Red from smoke, of the 2017 fire season in the Sothern interior of BC File Photo KDG

The Swedish wonder kid come sailor and activist is one of the Icons being promoted today in a world moment for climate action. Greta Thunberg and other youth, more that a million school kids off in New York are busy pressing their point today as a world wide effort.

150 countries

A hundred and fifty countries are engaged in in todays strike for climate action. The goal is fossil fuels awareness and coal and oil the center of opinion.

Childhood stress an issue

Children are being reported as under stress over climate issues and today may be a peaceful empowerment.

Impact large

Just the New York School District has 1700 schools with a 25 billion dollar budget. Add that to 150 countries their is impact.

Teacher not participating.

The fact that adults are obligated to be responsible and kids should feel secure in a responsible world makes for the abstaining by school teachers…

On this Day: September 20th 1977

Viet Nam becomes member nation of the UN.

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Price penetration, beyond meat…

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August 20, 2019

The A&W has its beyond meat teen burger on for $3.99 until September 8th. The meat substitute is being sold in part as an environmental prerogative. ” It saves the double effort of raising grass then feeding it to cows top make meat. ” The meat patties look and taste similar to hamburger and has a number protein plant based additives.

Hay that pays, hey, twice the claim on the earth File Photo KDG

A mix of nuts, fruits, and plant protein.

The restaurant chain has an ” Ingredient guarantee.” The burger sells regular for $6.99. Available in Merritt until September 8th: Source Christine

A&W Beyond Meat

On this Day: August 20th 1975

Viking 1 is off to Mars.

Tags: A & W, Beyond meat

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Trees planted…

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August 13, 2019

These trees didn’t grow.. Voght park, Merritt BC
File photo.

Carbon planet

All that is planted does not grow. However look at this from TD Bank.

Continuing to grow and enhance green spaces for everyone to enjoy.
Supporting the transition to a low carbon economy – with a CAD $100 billion target in low-carbon lending, financing, asset management and other programs by 2030.
Vibrant Planet

Carbon neutral bank

TD claims carbon neutral since 2010 in its operations. One of its mission statements is to ” develop colleagues and act with resect” Something that seems missing in the present social political climate.

Trying not failure

Even though the trees above failed to take effort always leaves a legacy of knowledge!

Canadian Chartered banks excellent.

The chartered bank system in Canada was in the forefront of the survival of the world banking system in the collapse of many large investment banks at the start of the great recession in the decade after the millennium turning. Lets hope they can be as productive in the carbon conflict.

Good luck.

Ethiopa Plants 350 million trees.

Ethiopians planted more than 350,000 trees in just 12 hours on Monday, the country’s minister of innovation and technology announced on Twitter. The mass-tree planting not only helps the environment, it sets a world record, the Associated Press reported.

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed created the initiative to help restore Ethiopia’s landscape, which experts say is being eroded by deforestation and climate change, the AP reported.
CBS News

They had help from UN and government but its a good start.

On this Day: August 13th 1913

The first production of UK stainless steel.

Tags: Flora, Trees

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Plastics up date. Input asked for.

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August 6, 2019

Garbage system seems operator friendly File Photo KDG

Nicola River. Merritt BC…. have a great summer one and all

The provincal government is asking for input on plastic use and regulations, they are interested in views on banning single use plastic for packaging, reducing plastic in the seaways and landfills, increasing deposits and putting them on more items ,and reducing plastic waste overall.

Plastics

Editors Note: Everyone can do something and if everyone does maybe less government intervention. How about New Years or other celebrations keeping the balloons from getting away, maybe using clips instead of tying so they can be reused. 7.5 billion birthdays at 2.5 balloons could by great funerals for all the people killed in a year from falling coconuts. KDG