· Terrorism
and Grids:
Our
national grid is vulnerable. Attacks on a few key locations could put half of our
nation into darkness. A handful of experts have proposed solutions to the
problem, yet their ideas are not being heard. The Science of Electricity books and classes will highlight the threat,
promote the solutions, and make our nation safe.
· Coal
Power defeated with lies:
In
2007, a proposal for new coal power plants in Texas was effectively defeated by
a major media campaign. The claims made by the opposition were false, yet the
campaign was successful. The Science of
Electricity books and classes will prevent such events and promote healthier
discussions by offering a resource where the public can verify the claims made
by any group.
· Offshore
Wind Turbines:
Offshore
wind turbines can provide a great source of power, yet residents often oppose
building these turbines because the towers obstruct the view. Discussion
becomes difficult because towers vary by size and distance from the shore. The Science of Electricity books and
classes will help make these discussions more productive by showing exactly how
much view will be obstructed for each turbine.
· Black
Lung:
Despite
the long history of coal mining, solutions to reduce Black Lung are difficult
to find. The Science of Electricity books
and classes will improve the health of coal miners by promoting the most
effective solutions to reduce Black Lung.
· Regulations:
In
2005, the EPA regulated the mercury emissions from coal power. The regulation
contradicts all known science. Furthermore, the EPA is just one of many government
agencies which regulates energy. The
Science of Electricity books and classes will improve energy regulations by
providing accurate information to anyone involved in the regulatory process.
· Yucca
Mountain delayed:
Yucca
Mountain has been selected as the national repository for nuclear waste.
However, storage of nuclear waste at Yucca Mountain has been delayed by
opposition. In the meantime, most nuclear waste is stored above ground. The Science of Electricity books and
classes will assist this debate by objectively comparing the hazards of Yucca
Mountain to the hazards of current storage methods.
· Careers
in Energy Technology:
One
of the fastest growing sectors of our economy is the energy sector. Some of the
jobs in greatest demand will be wind power technicians, solar cell technicians,
mining safety engineers, and power grid engineers. The Science of Electricity books and classes devote significant attention
to those areas, and therefore will be a valuable set of resources for students of
energy technologies.
