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 One of the oldest references to energy refers to horsepower. The ability of a horse to pull, move objects, even kick objects, forms the base of many scientific pieces. However the cost of moving the horse itself to the point where it can function may detract from the viability of many tasks. Not so?
Which is why we love oil and gas as base fuels. Newer technologies are being looked at incessantly for the ability to be harnessed (or transported) to the levels we currently do with these organic fuels.
Maybe magnetism might eventually win the day but it depends on the progress of science, but is science generally looking too closely into its proverbial microscope? Read more on this interesting outtake ..>>
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 It's happening again! This time though, the question arises whether Environment Tobago is the correct 'agent' to deal with the stripping of our mangroves. In the past we'd kick and scream about most any travesty against nature, against the natural legacies our generation should be taking care for those not yet born.
Mangrove clearing in southern Tobago recently
But the times they have changed. In view of the financial fiasco brought about (in hindsight) by a few greedy people scattered around the world, wealth - the creation and keeping of it, has taken precedence over everything else on the planet. At least that's the common view.
When Environment Tobago got the call last week (mid April 2009) that an excavator was clearing the mangroves at Kilgywn, emails, calls and discussions flew around willy-nilly through our little group. Pat (our President, and treehugger #1) was ready to boil, rallying the troops. But clearer heads, more cynical heads prevailed.
'Who yuh go fight?" was the question this time. Turns out the owner has planning permission - under law they have the freedom to enjoy their property. So they cleared the mangroves they did, while we watched.
We've now stepped back, to catch our proverbial breaths. However we have a few thoughts we can share with you - the concerned population, on why our development planning system needs re-examination. Read more -->>
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 An attempt to set a world record for the most birds seen in a day can only be contemplated by countries with a thriving and varied indigenous avian population. Having a migratory population will certainly add to the potential for success. Environment Tobago is part of an international team making such a bid in 2010.
Trinidad and Tobago qualifies as a contender at first glance but it has other assets that favors the attempt. Accessible sites, an equable natural environment, and a supportive community, may be the reasons a national effort will succeed. Though Central America may have comparative or slightly higher bird populations, our twin island state can field results to make such a try literally ‘one for the books’.
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