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originally posted by: GoShredAK
We have some of the cleanest air ever in this state and Fairbanks is no exception. Even the big city Anchorage seems to have realatively fresh air.
I question how big of a problem this really is. Especially when compared to the many other more densely populated and polluted cities of the world.
Apparently, if in seven years the voluntary efforts didn't work, then there must be other solutions.
originally posted by: Zanti Misfit
a reply to: xuenchen
It is a God Given Right of Survival for Man to Burn Wood Fires to Stay Warm in Cold Harsh Enviorments . No Man has the Right to Deny Another Man the Ability to Stay Alive in such Conditions . It would be Considered an Act of War . The E.P.A. is Guilty of just that here .
I have trouble believing that if I were in the same position, I would refuse if someone approached me and said, "Sir, we have been monitoring the air and it seems the older stoves are causing a lot of pollution. We would like to offer you an upgrade to a more efficient stove free of charge. It will provide more heat using the same fuel, and not pollute the air as much."
originally posted by: desert
a reply to: Meee32
"rocket mass heaters".... Apparently they are an offshoot of an efficient woodburning stove. Definitely something to investigate. I can see where these have to be carefully built, installed, and used, but I think once one learns to use it, it could be a good thing.
Any Alaskans here familiar with these rocket mass heaters? Know anyone who uses one?
originally posted by: TheRedneck
a reply to: Greven
She worked as a mechanic on planes in the late 70s at Elmendorf AFB, so as an Air Force veteran, she might already have done that much time outside in the dead of winter without heat.
No, she didn't. I have proof. She's still alive.
Do you not understand the human body cannot survive long in those temperatures?
I am well aware of the ramifications of such pollution, and am completely in support of minimizing it. I am just not in support of killing people to do so. The posted statement by the EPA indicates they aren't, either. Only Dr. Olson is, and I really don't care if she invented shirt pockets... Success does not infer a right to harm others.
TheRedneck
originally posted by: TheRedneck
Dr. Olson should be sentenced to spend a week in the dead of winter with absolutely no heat, along with any other members of the group.
originally posted by: TheRedneck
a reply to: Greven
She's called for theirs.
Time about is fair play.