Neighbors Clash Over Trees, Solar Power

By TERENCE CHEA, Associated Press Writer, Technology / Energy

(AP) -- In an environmental dispute seemingly scripted for eco-friendly California, a man asked prosecutors to file charges against his neighbors because their towering redwoods blocked sunlight to his backyard solar panels.

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Posted by Lord_jag 02/20/08 18:49

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I think I'd side with the solar panel. There are plenty of trees that can fill the land area and clean the air just as well as a redwood that won't grow that tall. Plant a different tree.

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Posted by nilbud 02/20/08 18:51

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Couldn't they mount the solar panels on the trees.

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Posted by Eco_R1 02/21/08 06:17

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If you can spend 70 000 G's on solar panels, but don%u2019t have the brain to place it a save distance from any possible shade( even if the tree that could affect it is still not a threat, a.k.a "planning ), our planet is doomed, doomed through stupidity of people like Mark Varga.

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Posted by DGBEACH 02/21/08 07:31

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I'd say solar panels, built into a lithium silicate based ceramic housing, which would both;create electricity AND absorb CO2!

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Posted by mrlewish 02/21/08 09:48

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I would cut down the trees and put nice tall solar panels in their place.

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Posted by gopher65 02/21/08 11:00

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I think that guy needs to calculate how much energy went into making those solar panels before he makes any claims about their use in deferring carbon emissions.