An Electronic Silent Spring – January, 2016 Newsletter from Katie Singer

An Electronic Silent Spring January, 2016 Newsletter from Katie Singer www.electronicsilentspring.com Check out this coffee shop’s sign: Dr. Al Manville, retired biologist, US Fish and Wildlife, consultant with Wildlife and Habitat Conservation Solutions, has written a comprehensive paper, “Impacts to … Continue reading

“Impacts to Birds and Bats Due to Collisions and Electrocutions from Some Tall Structures in the United States: Wires, Towers, Turbines, and Solar Arrays–State of the Art in Addressing the Problems” by Dr. Al Manville

Dr. Al Manville, retired biologist, US Fish and Wildlife, consultant with Wildlife and Habitat Conservation Solutions, has written a comprehensive paper, “Impacts to Birds and Bats Due to Collisions and Electrocutions from Some Tall Structures in the United States: Wires, … Continue reading

“Smart” Badger Water Meters

Recent articles in the New Mexcan have reported that since the City began installing Badger “smart” water meters, many people have had outrageously high bills. http://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_news/problems-with-city-s-new-smart-water-meters-generate-numerous/article_d4a8e931-9ff9-58a4-8a90-d366f2d3692e.html FYI, I submitted the following letter in response. I hope the New Mexican will … Continue reading

FCC regulations and “Smart” Badger water meters

“Smart” transmitting utility meters are being installed internationally for electric, gas and water. Meters may transmit data by technology similar to a cell phone call, a text message, or via fiber optics. Depending on how they’re programmed, meters can collect … Continue reading