Daniel Salzler No. 1271
EnviroInsight.org Five Items September 13 2024
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- PPRC Conference In Chicago October 23-24, 2024 Hyatt Regency Hotel. The annual Paper and Plastics Recycling Conference will be held inside the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Chicago.
What’s old is new again! The longest-running conference and trade show in the paper and plastics recycling industries returns to Chicago this October. Join us in our new location for a vamped agenda offering extensive industry insights and new networking opportunities. This is your chance to network with industry leaders across the supply chain, from brand owners to recyclers to end consumers, and contribute to advancing the industry.
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2. Robots Are Relining Key Glen Canyon Dam Tubes For $8.9 M. Sixty years after workers hand painted the lining of four tubes at Glen Canyon Dam, the Bureau of Reclamation is using federal funds for a needed refresh. This time, it’s with the help of robots.
federal funds for a needed refresh. This time, it’s with the help of robots.
The “river outlet works” are separate from the pipes that are used to generate power through the dam, but they have gained increasing attention during the current mega drought. 48 foot pipes can’t move as much water as the main pipes., but the water levels dropped dramatically. They might be the only option.
And that would be a problem because the river outlet works. Can’t move enough water to meet requirements of the “law of the river”, sensory agreement that guarantees certain amounts of water to Nevada, Arizona, and California.
“It is Reclamation’s duty and obligation to operate all of our facilities – including Glen Canyon, dam – and a safe manner, and to maintain reliable downstream releases to meet the nations, water and energy needs.” The relining of the outlets, ensure Glen Canyon dam continues to operate in a manner that meets it’s congressionally authorized purposes and efficiency well into the future.”
Historically, the dam’s bypass tubes have been used sparingly, with water running through the penstocks to generate power before being released downstream.
The dam’s water bypass outlets are meant to be used when the power plant isn’t operational or cannot handle the required water volume. Due to lower lake levels, the outlets could see increased use in the future.
Recently, these outlets have been used in conjunction with the penstocks to release cooler water downstream, helping to disrupt the spawning of nonnative fish species below the dam.
Funding for the relining project comes from the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which is part of President Joe Biden’s Investing in America agenda. Through the law, the Bureau of Reclamation has set to invest a total of $8.3 billion in water infrastructure projects over a five-year period. So far, this has covered 575 projects at $4.2 billion.
Water projects in Southern Utah that Reclamation has provided funding for through the Bipartisan Infrastructure bill include the News and Washington County’s regional water reuse system Source: St George News Sept 4, 2024
3. Climas: Climate Assessment For The Southwest. The Southwest Climate Outlook is published by the Climate Assessment for the Southwest (CLIMAS), with support from University of Arizona Cooperative Extension, and the New Mexico State Climate office. Questions/Contact: Stacie Reece, sreece@arizona.edu
Precipitation and Temperature
PRECIPITATION
Precipitation in July was near normal to below normal across much of Arizona, and near normal to above normal across much of New Mexico
July temperatures were much above normal or record warmest in Arizona.
MEAN TEMPERATURE
Water year (October 2023 –July 2024) precipitation totals range from below normal in northwest Arizona and southern New Mexico to above normal in southern Arizona and much of the rest of New Mexico. In many areas precipitation totals for the water year are near normal.
About 80% of Arizona is abnormally dry or affected by drought conditions. Compared to last month, there has been an expansion of abnormally dry conditions in Arizona. Moderate (D1) drought conditions extending into southeastern and central Arizona.
Water Supply
Many reservoirs across Arizona and New Mexico are holding less water than they were this time last year.. In Arizona, Lyman Lake, San Carlos Lake, and Salt River system reservoirs are storing volumes greater than the long-term average, but below last year’s levels. Lake Powell and Lake Mead hold amounts near to above last year’s amounts but remain much below long-term average levels.
4. This Friday Is “Friday The 13th”. Where And How Did The
Superstitions Get Started? Maup van de Kerkhof | World History | January 15, 2024
The origin of Friday the 13th and its association with irrational fear and negative superstitions can be traced back to several historical, cultural, and religious factors. Additionally, pop culture played quite a significant role in the superstition surrounding the most feared date in the Gregorian calendar year.
The question is, why did it actually become associated with negative superstition? Which stories are at the basis of one of the most widespread superstitions in the world?
The truth remains murky about the real origin of Friday the 13th. Generally, there are four different theories about the origin of the unlucky day. Firstly, some believe that the story of the last supper in the Biblical tradition might’ve something to do with it. Others say that the tradition began thanks to Norse and Germanic tribes. It’s also very well possible that the arrest of the Templar Knights initiated it, or that it’s just a result of pop culture.
It’s important to recognize that the superstition surrounding Friday the 13th is subjective and varies across cultures. While some people may genuinely believe in its negative connotations, others view it as a mere curiosity or even a source of amusement. This latter view is especially at the basis of the whole media circus surrounding Friday the 13th.
One potential reason for the negative connotations of Friday the 13th is rooted in Biblical tradition. The number 13 is considered unlucky in the Bible due to different stories. For one, it is believed that on this particular day, Eve gave Adam the forbidden fruit which eventually led to the supposed fall of mankind.
However, the more prominent theory linking the superstition surrounding Friday the 13th to Christianity has to do with the Last Supper. According to the New Testament, the Last Supper was a significant event in the Christian tradition.
Jesus Christ and his twelve apostles sat down for a meal before Jesus’ crucifixion on what we now know as ‘Good Friday’. The theory that links the legend of the last supper to the day of bad luck has to do with the number of people present: thirteen guests attended in total.
The theory suggests that the number 13 became stigmatized due to its association with the betrayal of Jesus by one of his apostles; Judas Iscariot. Judas was the 13th person to take his place at the table, and he subsequently betrayed Jesus. The betrayal of Judas led to his arrest and eventual crucifixion.
Because Judas was believed to be the thirteenth guest at the table, the association between bad luck and the number thirteen became an actual thing in the Christian tradition. Over time, the superstition surrounding Friday the 13th gained traction and became ingrained in Western culture.
A second theory for the superstition surrounding Friday the 3th relates to stories from Norse mythology. In the mythological tradition, the number 13 holds a significant place of unease and misfortune.
The link between Norse mythology and the superstitions surrounding the cultural phenomenon can be boiled down to a prominent trickster god in Scandinavian folklore. The infamous god Loki, who appeared in many legends and had quite a bad and unlucky reputation, is believed to be responsible for the bad luck on Friday the 13th.
According to Norse legends involving the trickster god, a great banquet was held in the grand hall of the Norse gods called Valhalla. Twelve gods were invited to the feast, and Loki was (probably consciously) excluded from the guest list.
In his anger and resentment, Loki decided to show up to the feast anyway and orchestrated the murder of Baldr; the god of light and joy. So, Loki started to create chaos and initiated traumatic events as soon as he arrived.
The killing of Baldr led to great sorrow and tragedy. Loki was the 13th person present at the feast, albeit uninvited. Since the 13th god initiated all the chaos and betrayal, it is likely that Nordic and Germanic tribes began seeing negative connotations associated with the number.
As Norse mythology spread and evolved, the fear and suspicion surrounding the number 13 became ingrained in the collective consciousness of the Scandinavian people. The spread of the myth beyond the Scandinavian realm was mainly due to the Vikings and their explorations and conquests.
The meaning and fear of the number 13 spread to other countries, influencing many of the perceptions in Western cultures. Still, if the story is based only on the legend of Loki, there is no real reason why the number 13 should be linked to Friday.
It is very well possible that this connection can be traced back to the Christian tradition. While at first, the Vikings had been polytheistic (believing in many different gods), eventually the Germanic tribes converted to Christianity.
Because of this increased conversion, the story of Loki likely became intertwined with the already existing stories from Christian traditions.
Another theory connects the superstitions surrounding Friday the 13th to the arrest of the Templar Knights. On Friday, October 13th, 1307, King Philip IV of France ordered the
simultaneous arrest of an exclusive society called the Templar Knights – a powerful and wealthy medieval Christian military order.
The Templar Knights were renowned for their military prowess and financial influence. However, their growing power became a concern for King Philip IV, who sought to gain control over the group of knights. The king of the middle ages wanted access to their financial resources so that he could inhibit them from gaining any more power.
What Happened to the Knights Templar on Friday the 13th?
Hence, the Templar Knights were accused of various illegal behaviors on Friday the 13th, 1307, including heresy, blasphemy, and corruption. King Philip IV sought to eliminate his debts to the Templars and seize their assets. The arrests were swift and caught the Templars off guard. Following their arrests, the Templars underwent interrogation and torture, with the intention of extracting confessions and evidence against them.
The events of Friday the 13th, 1307, marked a turning point for the Knights Templar. It led to their downfall as a powerful military order and the subsequent dissolution of their order by the Church. All and all, King Philip reached his goal and didn’t have to take the Templar Knights into account any longer.
The Templar order was eventually disbanded, and many of its members faced torture, imprisonment, and execution. The sudden downfall of this influential group, coupled with the events occurring on a Friday the 13th, led some to associate the date with ill fortune. Over time, this association became ingrained in popular culture, and superstition spread.
Perpetuation Through Pop Culture
While Friday the 13th is a bad omen in and of itself, many other bad omens have been associated with the notorious day such as crossing paths with a black cat or walking under a ladder. In one way or another, these signs relate to Friday the 13th and contribute to the negative perception of the day.
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