Due to a family issue, this will be the last update this week.
1) Shelley Wright of C4ST is visiting Victoria next week and Janis Hoffmann is holding a meet and greet on Friday, May 19, 1:00 pm. Everyone is welcome to come. Please email Janis at:
iknowjanis@shaw.ca for more information.
2) During a power outage, EV batteries could provide a home with electricity for days.
A California bill could help make EVs a blackout solution
“Making an EV bidirectional capable is a matter of equipping it with the right software and hardware, and some, like the Nissan Leaf, Kia EV 6, and the Lightning, already provide the feature. Other manufacturers have been slower to roll out the technology. Tesla, for example, says its cars will be bidirectional by 2025….
Such a solution is called vehicle-to-grid integration, in which EV owners could plug their cars into bidirectional charging stations at home and sell the power in its battery to utilities during peak demand, buttressing the grid and reducing their utility bills. Those batteries can also power a home or building, or even be used to directly plug in a refrigerator or essential medical equipment.”
https://grist.org/energy/a-california-bill-could-help-make-evs-a-blackout-solution/
3) The BC government is spending a lot of money bringing more RF to rural areas. I wonder how many of these areas were consulted and given accurate information about the ramifications. It sounds as if a major reason for this push is tourism — so people can miss the scenery while talking on their iphones.
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More cell connectivity means safer travel on Highway 14
“New government funding of $75 million was announced in March 2023 to support more highway cellular projects throughout B.C. The Province supports the expansion of highway cellular service in B.C. by contributing to the overall cost of the projects led by service providers.
The Province’s investment is part of StrongerBC, B.C.’s Economic Plan to build back a strong economy with a focus on inclusive growth for all communities.”
https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2023CITZ0010-000652
4) Telecom companies make extremely high profits and spend money on politicians to make sure it stays that way. Their lobbyists get high priority here in Canada, as they do in the USA. I am not familiar with this person but her history of being a “consumer advocate” would ensure that the telecom industry would not allow her to take this office.
Tanked Biden pick highlights escalation of dark-money forces
“When President Joe Biden nominated Gigi Sohn to serve on the Federal Communications Commission, the longtime consumer advocate expected to face criticism over her desire to expand free internet access and improve competition among broadband providers….
In Sohn’s case, the stakes were high. Her confirmation would’ve ended a 2-2 split on the commission, enabling Biden’s administration to pursue its agenda of making communication networks more equitable. Sohn has been a vocal advocate of such regulations, which have been aggressively opposed by the telecom industry….
Behind the scenes, however, the industry’s lobbyists worked hard to kill the nomination, according to Sohn and her allies. Telecom companies are among the nation’s biggest spenders on lobbyists, with the industry shelling out $117 million last year to influence lawmakers and administration officials, according to OpenSecrets.”
Letters:
From a member:
Come join the Well Earth Collaborative to help kick-off their 2023 Fundraising Efforts to raise money in support of those with environmentally-induced sensitivities. Their projects include the creation of safe living spaces for those with environmental sensitivities.
And the creation of the world’s first 100% chemical/VOC/EMF and EMR-free Medical Retreat Centre in Ontario located within 1 hour of Toronto. A healthcare facility that is collaborative, multidisciplinary, integrative and based on environmental medicine. Therapeutics and services would include Sauna, IV nutrient therapy, colon hydrotherapy, peat moss bath, therapeutic massage, yoga and exercise, forest bathing, meditation and more!
Even if you cannot attend this fundraising event on June 4th, located just an hour outside of Toronto, Ontario, please buy a ticket and/or make a donation to support the amazing efforts of WEC!
For more information, please visit their website:
https://www.wellearthcollaborative.com/site/wellness-day
Sharon Noble, Director, Citizens for Safer Tech
“The only way forward, if we are going to improve the quality of the environment, is to get everybody involved.” Richard Rogers
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