KPress Vol. 11 Iss. 25

Jaynes, Bill (2011-11-14). KPress Vol. 11 Iss. 25 (PDF) (Report). Kolonia, Pohnpei: Kaselehlie Press.

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Abstract: KPress Vol. 11 Iss. 25: NEWS: Kosrae—Energy-sector reporting highlights plans for Kosrae to become the first jurisdiction powered entirely by renewable energy, as a joint venture between the Kosrae Utility Authority and Ocean Energy Industries advanced development of a wave-powered generation system expected to produce 1.5 megawatts—exceeding the state’s current peak demand of approximately 1.1 megawatts—alongside existing renewable capacity, with officials expressing optimism that fossil-fuel electricity would be phased out within two years following permitting and chartering of the project entity; public-health coverage reports that the FSM Department of Health Services issued advisories in Yap amid rising cases of dengue and leptospirosis, urging residents to eliminate mosquito breeding areas and recognize symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, joint pain, nausea, rash, and eye pain, noting 137 suspected dengue cases and 87 suspected leptospirosis cases, with seven confirmed positive; OPINION / EDITORIAL: commentary references gubernatorial actions during an emergency, including issuance of a stop-work order related to an ongoing airport runway project and calls for public cooperation under constitutional authority to mitigate risks during the situation.