On March 3rd we visited the water waster treatment plant. During the tour we were shown where the water comes in. Which is all waste water that is run offs from rain and every day waste, from toilets and industry's like Intel. The first step is that all large debris is taken from the water. From there the water is moved into a large centrifuge where the next large debris is filtered from the water. There are to very large wells that lets the large debris settle to the bottom. Then the water is moved into large concrete bins where a bacteria is added to eliminate even more of the debris. Then the water goes into two more large wells where large arms circulate the water to further purify the water. From there the water is tested to make sure that indigenous species will be able to survive in the recently cleaned water. Finally the water is released back into the Rio Grand river where it is continually tested.
the whole process was amazing and he guide was extremely knowledgeable. It makes a person appreciate what they let run into the street or what they get rid of through the sewer. The responsibility of the plant seems remarkable. Every plant is providing all of us with sources of future water for generations to com.
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Friday, February 15, 2008
Wyoming Demographics
There is more to Wyoming that just farm land and farming. Wyoming is a large provider of coal. Also oil production is a large industry in Wyoming. Other industries that contribute to the local and national economy are the forestry and outdoor activities, tourism if you will. One of the largest industries in Wyoming is in retail. The economy of Wyoming has spurred a growth on entrepreneurs.
The major cities in Wyoming as listed by the US Census are Laramie, which is home to the University of Wyoming. Then there is Cheyenne, which is the State capital and home to F.E. Warren Air Force Base. Finally the last city citied is Casper, which is a hub for oil drilling. Other cities that help with the economy of Wyoming are Cody, which has a grand summer tourism attractions. The other major city is Jackson Hole, both Cody and Jackson Hole is gateways into Yellowstone National Park. The demographics of Wyoming are not reflective of the rest of the United States. As far as the female to male ration it is close to a 50/50 split a percentage point or two differences. Where the majority of the population is white, Wyoming is becoming more culturally diverse. The two other large ethnicities in Wyoming are Native Americans and Hispanics. This is followed by a Black and Asian population. The population does have a higher than the national average of graduating high school students. More of the people in Wyoming own their own homes that the national level.
The major cities in Wyoming as listed by the US Census are Laramie, which is home to the University of Wyoming. Then there is Cheyenne, which is the State capital and home to F.E. Warren Air Force Base. Finally the last city citied is Casper, which is a hub for oil drilling. Other cities that help with the economy of Wyoming are Cody, which has a grand summer tourism attractions. The other major city is Jackson Hole, both Cody and Jackson Hole is gateways into Yellowstone National Park. The demographics of Wyoming are not reflective of the rest of the United States. As far as the female to male ration it is close to a 50/50 split a percentage point or two differences. Where the majority of the population is white, Wyoming is becoming more culturally diverse. The two other large ethnicities in Wyoming are Native Americans and Hispanics. This is followed by a Black and Asian population. The population does have a higher than the national average of graduating high school students. More of the people in Wyoming own their own homes that the national level.
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Electricity : Benefits / Effects
http://www.aboutnuclear.org/view.cgi?fC=Electricity,Benefits_^_Effects
According to the Nuclear Science and Technology web site (aboutnuclear.org) nuclear power can provide many solutions to the inefficiencies of fossil fuel based energy production. The areas that nuclear energy can benefit are the environment, safety, economics, reliability, sustainability and waste.
For the environment, mining the uranium that is needed for nuclear power has a less dramatic impact on the environment that mining for fossil fuels. Nuclear power plants do not produce carbon dioxide or sulfur emissions like fossil fuel do. Because of strict sitting regulations nuclear power plants are situated to protect and enhance the local inhabitants. The biggest scare is nuclear waste however nuclear waste can be contained, treated and reduced or recycled.
Economically speaking nuclear power is a very sound way of energy production. Nuclear power was recognized as one of the cheapest way to generate electricity. The costs will decrease even more once nuclear power is recognized as the better way to create and generate electricity.
http://www.aboutnuclear.org/view.cgi?fC=Electricity,Benefits_^_Effects
According to the Nuclear Science and Technology web site (aboutnuclear.org) nuclear power can provide many solutions to the inefficiencies of fossil fuel based energy production. The areas that nuclear energy can benefit are the environment, safety, economics, reliability, sustainability and waste.
For the environment, mining the uranium that is needed for nuclear power has a less dramatic impact on the environment that mining for fossil fuels. Nuclear power plants do not produce carbon dioxide or sulfur emissions like fossil fuel do. Because of strict sitting regulations nuclear power plants are situated to protect and enhance the local inhabitants. The biggest scare is nuclear waste however nuclear waste can be contained, treated and reduced or recycled.
Economically speaking nuclear power is a very sound way of energy production. Nuclear power was recognized as one of the cheapest way to generate electricity. The costs will decrease even more once nuclear power is recognized as the better way to create and generate electricity.
Thursday, January 24, 2008
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWzy9mUxVPI
Is Nuclear Power Worth the Environmental Cost?
Adm. Frank "Skip" Bowman has the right idea. Nuclear energy is the need for the future. We have to cut our dependency on oil. Most of all we need to cut our need on foriegn oil. Nuclear energy is cleaner and safer than coal and oil. Environmentally speaking we would not have to destroy our wildernesses or wildlife refuges in order to dig holes looking for oil. No more gouging the earth stripping the top soil off scarring the earth look for fuel sources.
Is Nuclear Power Worth the Environmental Cost?
Adm. Frank "Skip" Bowman has the right idea. Nuclear energy is the need for the future. We have to cut our dependency on oil. Most of all we need to cut our need on foriegn oil. Nuclear energy is cleaner and safer than coal and oil. Environmentally speaking we would not have to destroy our wildernesses or wildlife refuges in order to dig holes looking for oil. No more gouging the earth stripping the top soil off scarring the earth look for fuel sources.
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