Comments on: Boosting the Triple Bottom Line Using Water Management Strategies http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/01/07/boosting-the-triple-bottom-line-using-water-management-strategies/ Environmental Leader Fri, 25 May 2012 22:05:52 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Doug http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/01/07/boosting-the-triple-bottom-line-using-water-management-strategies/comment-page-1/#comment-197105 Doug Mon, 10 May 2010 20:37:14 +0000 http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/01/07/boosting-the-triple-bottom-line-using-water-management-strategies/#comment-197105 The main problem with coal mining is not the environmental impact, or the safety impact, of the minimg operations themselves. The main problem is that, after it is mined, the coal is then burned; releasing untold gigatons of CO2 waste into the atmosphere. THAT is the major environmental impact of coal mining and use. And that impact is planetwide, not just confined to the local coal mine or its watershed. And what's all this nonsense about how "Coal is poised to be one of the most important sources of energy"? It already IS the most important source of energy in the US and China, to name just two countries. And again, that's precisely the problem: burning all that coal to produce energy is the very definition of "unsustainability"... The main problem with coal mining is not the environmental impact, or the safety impact, of the minimg operations themselves.

The main problem is that, after it is mined, the coal is then burned; releasing untold gigatons of CO2 waste into the atmosphere. THAT is the major environmental impact of coal mining and use. And that impact is planetwide, not just confined to the local coal mine or its watershed.

And what’s all this nonsense about how “Coal is poised to be one of the most important sources of energy”? It already IS the most important source of energy in the US and China, to name just two countries. And again, that’s precisely the problem: burning all that coal to produce energy is the very definition of “unsustainability”…

]]> By: Triple Bottom Line http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/01/07/boosting-the-triple-bottom-line-using-water-management-strategies/comment-page-1/#comment-196992 Triple Bottom Line Mon, 10 May 2010 07:11:56 +0000 http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/01/07/boosting-the-triple-bottom-line-using-water-management-strategies/#comment-196992 Energy has become one of the most significant concerns in the 21st century. The need for energy has continued to increase and it has become difficult to meet this demand. Coal is poised to be one of the most important sources of energy but it is facing the challenge of environmental impact. To ensure that coal becomes an important source of energy in the world, it is important to put in place a framework for sustainable coal mining. The government should play bigger roles in regulation of coal mining and ensure environmental impact assessment is carried out first. The government should shut down mines if they continuously ignore the law. Fines are not sufficient deterrents for coal mines to supply with safety standards and protect the people and the planet. For more information visit http://www.triplebottomlineapproach.com and http://www.democracyandconflict.com. Energy has become one of the most significant concerns in the 21st century. The need for energy has continued to increase and it has become difficult to meet this demand. Coal is poised to be one of the most important sources of energy but it is facing the challenge of environmental impact. To ensure that coal becomes an important source of energy in the world, it is important to put in place a framework for sustainable coal mining. The government should play bigger roles in regulation of coal mining and ensure environmental impact assessment is carried out first. The government should shut down mines if they continuously ignore the law. Fines are not sufficient deterrents for coal mines to supply with safety standards and protect the people and the planet.

For more information visit http://www.triplebottomlineapproach.com and http://www.democracyandconflict.com.

]]> By: Chris Eader http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/01/07/boosting-the-triple-bottom-line-using-water-management-strategies/comment-page-1/#comment-102378 Chris Eader Fri, 09 Jan 2009 06:46:11 +0000 http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/01/07/boosting-the-triple-bottom-line-using-water-management-strategies/#comment-102378 Dear Mr.Spain, An inexpensive way to get LEED points is to use No More Geysers Risers. My name is Chris Eader an inventor. I have created a water saving device for all landscaping projects needing sprinklers. It stops the flow of water to a broken sprinkler head while maintaining water pressure in the system saving water and other flora needing continued watering. Please check it out at www.nomoregeysersblog.com. or email me directly at nomoregeysers.com@gmail.com. Dear Mr.Spain,
An inexpensive way to get LEED points is to use No More Geysers Risers. My name is Chris Eader an inventor. I have created a water saving device for all landscaping projects needing sprinklers. It stops the flow of water to a broken sprinkler head while maintaining water pressure in the system saving water and other flora needing continued watering. Please check it out at http://www.nomoregeysersblog.com. or email me directly at nomoregeysers.com@gmail.com.

]]> By: Angie http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/01/07/boosting-the-triple-bottom-line-using-water-management-strategies/comment-page-1/#comment-102308 Angie Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:24:43 +0000 http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/01/07/boosting-the-triple-bottom-line-using-water-management-strategies/#comment-102308 Great advice...I wish I could have known this last summer. Great advice…I wish I could have known this last summer.

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