GLOBAL
ENERGY NETWORK INSTITUTE
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solution to global problems
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24 August
2000
Are
we reaching people who make the decisions? Yes!
Is
it fast enough? Maybe not!
Dear GENI
Friend,
The energy
issue is a very hot topic in my hometown right now.
San Diego County is the first in the nation to fully
deregulate the electricity sector thus allowing
market forces to determine rates. This summer, inadequate
supply of electrical generation on hot days has escalated
the cost of power and heated debate across
the region.
With
this backdrop, the local newspaper called us to
discuss our strategy hoping that GENI might
have some short-term fix to high energy prices
(we don't). What resulted is a good feature
on GENI and our mission. While the article
isn't comprehensive, it educates thousands of
people for the very first time to this specific
strategy for the planet.
Then we
received the attached letter from Lee Yuen Hee, Director
of Resource Development of the Singapore Ministry
of Trade and Industry. He was responding to our letter
to the Prime Minister of Singapore as we prepare for
the upcoming United Nations Millennium Summit. As
you'll see, we can count on Mr. Hee and Singapore
as partners in our work. Remember, well crafted
letters with sound back-up material get the attention
of the world's leaders. I invite you to take the time
to write them when you can as it does matter!
The
question remains is it fast enough? No
one truly knows but the shocker for me
this week was the picture of the North
Pole as an open body of water instead of the
usual 6-9 feet of sea ice. If you need any more
evidence on climate
change, then this should do it. Buckminster
Fuller said that it often requires a crisis before
society will affect change that we
emerge through emergency. But energy trends
are years in the making, and come with no quick
fixes. So, the sooner we change course, the better
for all.
In partnership
for the planet,
Peter Meisen
President
p.s. For
reports on GENI at UN
Millennium Summit, Sept 6-8, go to www.geni.org/exclusive
Keywords
: Are we reaching people who make the decisions? Yes!
Is it fast enough? Maybe not!,sustainable development,
global energy network institute, international electricity
transmission, grid, power, environmental educational
programs, peace.
GENI
is a U.S. Tax Exempt 501(c)(3) Corporation committed
to improving the quality of life for everyone without
damage to the planet.
GENI Affiliates in Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, New
Zealand, Singapore and United States.
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