Bear Kills Oilsands Suncor Worker In Northern Alberta

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  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,671
    hedonist said:

    Brian, the co-housing concept is interesting (though one I'd not be inclined to try). Made me think, though...whether one lives in their own home or co-houses, how is consumption affected or reduced? Wouldn't everyone still have the same amount of laundry to do?

    PS to Matts - I can't find the thumbs-up smileyfucker, so I present you with a bee instead :bz

    Yeah, I have to admit I have reservations about the idea myself. I can only see it working with the right people- but the ones I know who are interested are people that I think would work for me.

    Here's some of what cohousing.org says about saving energy:

    You also may know that most cohousing communities are environmentally friendly – they often have densely clustered buildings (using less land), shared common facilities (using fewer resources) and smaller homes (using less heat and building materials). Some cohousing groups (such as Westwood in Asheville, NC) have innovative shared heating systems and use renewable energy for heat and hot water. Others use photovoltaic panels for generating electricity.

    As for amount of laundry- that depends on the individual. I try to wear outerwear as many times as I can before they look dirty and before I start to stink- hahaha! But I have to admit to being finicky about clean undies and socks! No stinky feet! Hahaha!
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • hedonist
    hedonist Posts: 24,524
    Thanks for that info, sir. And I'm with you on the last part :D
  • jmuscatello
    jmuscatello Colorado Posts: 332
    edited May 2014
    mattsl1983 said:

    I can shed a lot of light on how this could happen. I work for (oh no gasp, everyone hate me) oil company. I've been to the north slope many times. When you go out to barren areas, believe it or not but there is bear warnings that when one is sited, no one messes with them and you you take no outside action until the bear has been sighted as leaving and it's a safe environment,. Even with the protocols that are enforced, you can't prevent every hazard. I think it's tragic to hear that happened, and just to shed a little light, regardless, when you fill your vehicle up just know there are people working hard, and risking a lot so you have that choice. You know the choice of filling up your tank.

    Funny, you and I agree on absolutely nada, but we do have oil company (gasp) careers in common.

    But now I have to add the random bee, just because I saw it (hedonist above) and I like it :bz
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