{P}rescriptions for a sustainable future – Rx 2 – 2023

CONTENTS
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➡️ Banning straws might be good for the planet – but bad for people with disability or swallowing problems. What is ‘eco-ableism’?
➡️We don’t need ‘miracle’ technologies to fix the climate. We have the tools now.”
➡️ “How green roofs can help cities” (YouTube video)
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“Banning straws might be good for the planet – but bad for people with disability or swallowing problems. What is ‘eco-ableism’?”
Kate Anderson | The Conversation

𝕋𝔸𝕂𝔼 𝔸𝕎𝔸𝕐𝕊

Many states ban single-use plastics, including straws. While this is a win for the environment, it comes at a price for social inclusion, as many people with disability rely on plastic straws to safely enjoy drinks.
Sustainable alternatives are available, but these are often unsafe or unusable for consumers with complex medical needs. This is an example of eco-ableism, which occurs when environmental policy, design, or campaigns discriminate against people with disability.
An inclusive approach to sustainability is the best way to protect fundamental human rights and the environment, and research shows it is also good for business.

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🔑 #disability #straws #change #creativity #wellness #P4life #sustainability


“We don’t need ‘miracle’ technologies to fix the climate. We have the tools now.”
Mark Z Jacobson | The Guardian

𝕋𝔸𝕂𝔼 𝔸𝕎𝔸𝕐𝕊

✅ We don’t need “miracle” technology to address the climate. We already have access to the resources that will enable us to do so, such as wind, water, and solar (WWS) energy, storage for electricity, heat storage, cold storage, hydrogen storage, and energy-efficient electrical products.
✅ With a $62 trillion initial capital investment, a 2050 WWS system would pay for itself in less than six years thanks to the $11 trillion in annual energy cost reductions.
✅ In addition, around forty percent of the carbon dioxide that is caught today is utilised to facilitate the extraction of further oil from the earth. This results in the release of approximately seventy-three percent of all of the carbon dioxide that is currently being captured.
✅ The climate catastrophe may be mitigated if enough people buy into the idea of change and government leaders are committed to action.

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🔑 #ClimateChange #technology #skills #strategy #wellness #sustainability


“How green roofs can help cities”
NPR | via YouTube

𝕋𝔸𝕂𝔼 𝔸𝕎𝔸𝕐𝕊

Urbanisation leads to loss of green cover. Here’s an innovative approach to countering this loss.

🔑 #ClimateChange #urbanisation #roof #garden #greening #change #creativity #inspiration #strategy #sustainability 


In the infinity of the cosmos, our Earth might well be the only place where Life exists. Yet, we have devastated this miracle and are now poised at the edge of a frightening abyss of desolation. Every one of us needs to act, and act fast. The key word to continuing to enjoy the bounty of Life is “sustainability.” The Earth, as Mahatma Gandhi remarked, can satisfy all our needs but very little of our greed. This is an ongoing series of articles focusing on the issues of renewability and sustainability.


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{P}rescriptions for a sustainable future – Rx 1 – 2023

CONTENTS
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➡️ “The limits of renewable energy and the case for degrowth”
➡️ “Forget Tesla and electric cars. E-bikes are the future of transportation.”
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“𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐝𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡”
Philip Gauthier | Resilience.org

𝕋𝔸𝕂𝔼 𝔸𝕎𝔸𝕐𝕊

The move to a cleaner energy source is sometimes portrayed as rapid and simple.
✅ In reality, the combined proportion of solar photovoltaic, solar thermal, wind, tidal, and geothermal energy is still relatively modest.
✅ The energy transition has been hampered by five main factors: resources, intermittency, non-substitutability, money, and space. These challenges highlight the limitations of established wisdom and the impossibility of unending growth.
✅ Successful energy transition requires a shift in consumer preferences and lifestyles. Though degrowth presents additional challenges, it offers the best chance of achieving our goals without triggering a global climate crisis or worsening social inequalities.

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🔑 #growth #capitalism #consumerism #lifestyles #change #criticalthinking #strategy #sustainability


“𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐥𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐬. 𝐄-𝐛𝐢𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.”
Tony Ho Tran | Daily Beast

𝕋𝔸𝕂𝔼 𝔸𝕎𝔸𝕐𝕊

✅ E-bike advocates are hugely hopeful for the future of e-bikes as a viable alternative to cars.
✅ However, there are still obstacles to overcome, such as the car-centric infrastructure of many cities.
✅ Despite challenges, e-bikes are becoming increasingly popular and are seen as a viable option for reducing car usage and emissions. With the right incentives and infrastructure, e-bikes could revolutionize the way we get around.

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🔑 #e-bike #transportation #change #strategy #wellness #sustainability


In the infinity of the cosmos, our Earth might well be the only place where Life exists. Yet, we have devastated this miracle and are now poised at the edge of a frightening abyss of desolation. Every one of us needs to act, and act fast. The key word to continuing to enjoy the bounty of Life is “sustainability.” The Earth, as Mahatma Gandhi remarked, can satisfy all our needs but very little of our greed. This is an ongoing series of articles focusing on the issues of renewability and sustainability.


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Agreeing to not disagree – making all voices heard by consensus


“ℂ𝕠𝕟𝕤𝕖𝕟𝕤𝕦𝕤 𝕕𝕖𝕔𝕚𝕤𝕚𝕠𝕟-𝕞𝕒𝕜𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕚𝕤 𝕤𝕦𝕣𝕡𝕣𝕚𝕤𝕚𝕟𝕘𝕝𝕪 𝕖𝕗𝕗𝕖𝕔𝕥𝕚𝕧𝕖 𝕚𝕟 𝕓𝕠𝕥𝕙 𝕔𝕠𝕞𝕞𝕦𝕟𝕚𝕥𝕚𝕖𝕤 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕨𝕠𝕣𝕜𝕡𝕝𝕒𝕔𝕖𝕤” || 🆃🅸🅻 Voting may seem the quickest route to a resolution, but it isn’t the best way to enrol everyone. Voting can silence dissenting voices and thwart creativity. Consensus decision-making leads to broader engagement. No proposal is adopted until every concern is heard, understood and addressed. … increases how much you care for them and view them as people. A specific model: first, create a core values statement, and measure all practices and procedures against it. Next, develop a “This is how we do it” document.

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🔑 decision, consensus, voting, community

Good “dumb questions” can flush out valuable information


“𝕊𝕥𝕠𝕡 𝕥𝕣𝕪𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕥𝕠 𝕒𝕤𝕜 “𝕤𝕞𝕒𝕣𝕥 𝕢𝕦𝕖𝕤𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟𝕤” || 🆃🅸🅻 A Smart Question is a query designed to advertise the wisdom of the asker. … how counterproductive feigning intelligence [is] during the process of trying to collect [information]. Big Dumb Questions (BDQs) … Really revelatory and surprising answers can come from extremely basic questions.

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🔑 question