Comments on: RIVER GLOW: Water Pollution Monitor / Urban Art Installation

By: crphog2000

crphog2000 — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 20:13:56 +0000

This is a really cool idea. It is highlighting environmental issues through art and technology. Its beautiful! I think source water protection infrastructure should incorporate more of this to highlight areas of needed concern. Read more at http://www.enviro-family.com

By: NYCer

NYCer — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 17:06:48 +0000

Only nit pick is the choice of photo location.
Too bad no one will ever swim in the east river under the brooklyn bridge anyways. And toxic chemicals in fish are there for their lifetimes. I already know the east river is too dirty to do anything with already, just thow some red lights in there and be done. Great for other waterways people might actually use.

By: J

Tue, 12 Jun 2007 19:04:00 +0000

actually, there are alot of SUVs out there now with mpg displays, in the console right above the rearview mirror. I’ve seen a dodge ram hemi with it and also a ford explorer. my friend thought it was funny to floor it on the highway uphill to watch the meter drop to 6 miles to the gallon…I’m not sure how effective it is in persuading people to conserve gas. its like those police speed signs, the ones that flash you your current speed…alot of drivers get a kick out of seeing how fast they can clock by that thing. an electricity meter display in the home may be more effective – turning on your appliances and watching your meter go nuts doesn’t have the same thrill factor of flooring a vehicle. people like going fast in cars, despite the costs (money and on the environment), people aren’t as interested in racking up their electricty bills without the thrill.

By: betty

betty — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 17:31:18 +0000

hey nick, i like your idea. i also have a similar idea, yet i’m still not sure how it can be implemented… installing mpg meters, not only in the dashboard of cars, but on the rear bumper as well (like a bumper sticker). i think it would bring a lot of attention to how much fuel are people using…

the main point of all of these projects:
as long as people live in ignorance, they will not be able to realize the negative impact they have on the environment, and will therefore not have the motivation to change

By: J

Tue, 12 Jun 2007 14:04:03 +0000

good idea, I just hope every effort is made to make sure this installation won’t affect any wildlife.

By: Nick Simpson

Nick Simpson — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 10:37:02 +0000

This is great – anything that provides an easily recognisable indication of pollution or high energy use can make a huge impact. This reminds me, in a way, of the simple idea of having an electricity meter display in your kitchen with your energy use converted into the cost to you in pounds/euros/dollars. When people get to see how much their energy use is costing them, they’ll cut down…