Here’s just another pretty picture taken in San Pablo last Saturday. It’s the kind of scene that reminds us why we settled here so long ago, the kind of scene that lifts our spirits, which is why we like to share it. (Incidentally, did you know that there’s a move afoot to allow those great ugly, if useful, windmills into the municipality? For years our authorities have managed to forestall this alternative energy source from our landscape, but it seems that this might change soon. We’ll keep you informed, but bet that changes your perspective on the scene above…)
January 8, 2009 at 16:40
Oil and gas will, at some point, become scarce and therefore expensive and eventually run out. There’s loads of coal but, as with oil and gas, burning it creates its own problems. It appears that Biofuels are causing problems – replacing much-needed food crops in some places where they are grown. Do we really want nuclear? Sadly, we have few options left for power generation. The loss of a nice view to wind turbines will become less and less of an issue I’m afraid.
January 15, 2009 at 22:24
Here´s a thought…..
what about an alternative, clean, less obtrusive form of renewable energy and the biggest pot of gold we have at our disposal…the sun.
Spain is at the forefront of solar techology and development can only improve its efficiency and costs.
All new housing developments now have to incorporate some form of renewable energy, i.e solar panels etc.
Why not encourage solar energy companies to reduce thier prices and allow the general public share this pot of gold.
January 15, 2009 at 23:22
This link is for you Simon…!!!!!! or anyone with a dislike of wind turbines.
January 16, 2009 at 10:18
Wow! great vid. Actually I’m not against wind turbines. I see them as necessary. We are just going to have to learn to appreciate their beauty (such as it is). I’m all for those water heaters you see on top of houses. Those, rather than photvoltaic cells seem very worthwhile.