On City could change ethanol plant’s permit

Posted on September 16 at 10:14 a.m. ( Suggest removal )

facts101- Now, now, no name calling. The plant that produces junk mail (something most people don't want and throw away) does not use recycled paper, or soy based ink; less toxic and more sustainable alternatives. The Frank Brother's pit belches toxins into the air and water and smells much worse than the Ethanol plant. I can't imagine PAH's being good for anyone, including Storr's Lake. No one complains because they supply the county with whatever they need for highway projects.
Your food prices are not higher because of Ethanol; they're higher because the price of a bushel of corn is higher now than it has ever been because of inflation-most farmers are not racing to supply Ethanol plants with their corn (simply a scare tactic to fool people into believing Ethanol is bad). Other crops are much better suited for Ethanol i.e. switch grass and hemp; both native and require no pesticide, herbicide, or irrigation because they are suited to our climate, and produce more energy per acre hands down when compared to corn.

I believe the plant should comply with all safety and health regulations and if they continue to be a problem they should be shut down-no one is above the law, here. I would also encourage people to voice their opinions on this subject where it counts- this forum is not it.

On Wis lawmaker who hit cyclist pays $88 ticket

Posted on September 14 at 12:52 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

I wonder if the cyclist will sue for medical bills? I hope he/she does.

On Janesville City Council to discuss water tower

Posted on August 9 at 11:29 a.m. ( Suggest removal )

Wouldn't it be more reasonable to expect the city to fix and/or replace all existing pipes and works instead of adding a new tower to a failing system?

On Supporters turn out for Larson Acres

Posted on August 5 at 12:31 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

I'm sorry I missed the meeting. The paperwork that the Larsons need to build is in order. The DNR is satisfied with the environmental impact statement, and the Larsons have proven that they are going to do this the right way, which also happens to be in step with the law. As long as the waste facilities are up to code-including existing structures, and there is no contamination of surface and/or groundwater, and the noxious fumes from the poo are reasonably controlled, there is no cause for alarm. I believe many people were angry initially because of the historic water pollution from this site. As long as the water quality monitors are collecting samples legally, and the results are not negative, there should not be many problems in the future.

On Few couples register for domestic partnerships on first day

Posted on August 5 at 12:16 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

Does it really matter if someone is gay or straight? We are all human and love is a wonderful thing if you can find it. Who cares if it's 2 men or 2 women in love, or 1 man and 1 woman? It is not a crime to be gay, nor is it a crime to be in love. Same sex couples should get the same treatment as opposite sex couples, legally. Isn't that what this article is about?

On Wisconsin forum explores nuclear energy

Posted on August 4 at 2:16 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

ozzman99_nice, but innacurate. We should not be storing waste underground ever. The waste should be re-enriched so it can be used again, but not every nuclear plant has this feature. Nuclear will never be clean and I don't see you as being part of the solution-only part of the problem. Are you doing anything to help with conservation of natural resources or are you just posting and complaining about those that do?

On Court ruling wipes out local wind ordinances

Posted on August 4 at 2:11 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

Runnoft-nice name by the way... The people don't need to go overseas for the technology. The ones in Minnesota are built in Minnesota and installed by local workers. Why could that not work here? Minnesota is much closer than Spain. Yes, I agree; there is more to life than the media, and I would hope that the farmers in western Rock County would ban together to create windfarms like the 1 in Minnesota that is entirely farmer owned, and keep the profit in their pockets.

On Trouble plagues bars that cater to growing minority population

Posted on August 4 at 10:03 a.m. ( Suggest removal )

Has anyone looked at the demographics of Janesville lately? I can only imagine the minority population makes up less than 15% of all the JVL population(this figure may even be a little high). Hip hop culture exists, but is not welcome in every town. I do not care for the music or the style of dress, but then again, most people my age got rid of their Led Zeppelin albums in the 80's (I did not, however), and my style of dress is generally related to "dope smokling hippies" because I like to wear tye dye clothing. My point is that you can't please everyone all the time, and we have to learn to get along. If you don't like the music or the crowd, don't go there. We are free to make choices and people can choose to do what they want as long as no one is getting hurt. I don't care if my clothes offend anyone; I wear them because I like them. I don't care if Corvina's plays hip hop; I don't go there. Everyone is human- the only race we should ever discuss...

On Court ruling wipes out local wind ordinances

Posted on August 4 at 9:54 a.m. ( Suggest removal )

I watched a really cool show on PBS last night about wind power and how farmers in rural Minnesota are actually making a lot of money by selling the extra wind-generated power to the energy company (Alliant in this case), and how a $2 million investment in 1 tower actually paid for itself in less than 3 years. I am not sure how or why the state overturned a local ordinance, and I hope the appeals court decision is reversed. Rural wind power co-ops put the profits into the hands of the citizens. If the government stopped subsidizing coal, nuclear, and other fuel sources and let them compete with wind and solar, only then would we see the true market leader in new and clean energy technology.

On Wisconsin forum explores nuclear energy

Posted on July 31 at 9:20 a.m. ( Suggest removal )

Nuclear energy is not clean technology; think of the barrels of toxic waste that cannot be disposed of safely. Burying them in the ground is neither safe nor sane. GM should be turned into a waterpark, not a nuclear facility. Imagine the tourism $$$ a thing like this could generate. I remember not too long ago people were practically jumping out of their skin to have a waterpark in Janesville.

Solar power is clean. Hydrothermal power is (mostly)clean. Wind energy is clean. placebo-check your facts on toxic waste from nuclear powerplants anywhere but Wikipedia; try starting with the EPA and DNR websites, or google the WI administration codes on protection and preservation of natural resources-including storage and disposal of hazardous waste.