LINKS OF THE WEEK: Feb 12, 2024
Interesting stats on EVs and energy use in the US, developments in wind and tidal power, a plastic recycling microfactory, and an "unprecedented collapse" in EU fossil fuel generation.
Interesting stats on EVs and energy use in the US, developments in wind and tidal power, a plastic recycling microfactory, and an "unprecedented collapse" in EU fossil fuel generation.
Trends and developments that could play a role in creating our awesome future in the years to come.
Climate litigation news, speed limits dropping like flies, saying "bye bye" to concrete & more.
Sustainability is our ability to live in harmony with our environment and the world around us. That means minimizing our impact on the planet through adopting a circular economy model and ensuring our industries, infrastructure, materials, and technology are all as environmentally friendly as possible. The future is circular, modular, and open source! (Or at least it can be, if we care enough to make it happen.)
39 articlesFrom the moment we first figured out how to harness the power of fire, we humans have relied on energy to make our lives easier, tastier, and more comfortable. Now we're in the middle of our next big energy transition away from sources that no longer serve us to a new paradigm intended to dramatically reduce our impact on the planet.
34 articlesThe only way we get through this is together.
29 articlesThanks to incredible progress in EV, battery, micromobility, and hydrogen technology, we are making huge strides toward a carbon-free transportation future. Imagine a world where your short trips are fun ebike jaunts along nature paths and most of your longer trips are made with convenient public transit or community-owned EVs. (Or, dare I say, zippy battery-powered hydrofoil boats? 😁)
23 articlesResearchers around the world are coming up with innovative ways to create the tools we humans need to live our lives without making a huge negative impact on the planet. From creating plastic alternatives out of algae and packaging materials out of mushroom mycelium – to recycling or upcycling everything and making technology more modular, durable, and repairable – there's a lot we can do to change our relationship with "stuff" and cut down on unnecessary waste and emissions right now.
18 articlesElectric vehicles have seen exponential growth in recent years, with global sales tripling in just 3 years. By the end of 2023, electric vehicles are expected to account for 18% of all car sales – and that number is expected to keep climbing.
15 articlesOur best path forward isn't an ever-climbing arrow – it's a circle.
14 articlesWe are the environment and the environment is us.
14 articlesIf you want to store and transport energy, you've got to have batteries! They're more important than ever in our increasingly electrified future.
13 articlesDiscover the latest developments in food tech and agriculture that could play a role in shaping our collective future.
11 articlesNot everyone has contributed to climate change in the same way. Those who have played the biggest role in causing it have to do the most to help repair it while ensuring those least responsible aren't the ones who bear the biggest brunt of the consequences. (Looking at you, fossil fuel companies...)
10 articlesRenewable energy sources such as wind and solar have been proven to be cheap and effective energy producers. The only problem? How to store it so we can transport it and use it when the sun isn't shining and the wind's not blowing.
9 articlesIn order to reach net-zero carbon goals and keep the world to within 1.5°C of warming above pre-industrial levels, every industry and aspect of our society must fully decarbonize. It's a huge task but we have the capacity to make it happen!
7 articlesWe need biodegradable materials made out of organic sources to replace plastic, cement, and other carbon-intensive materials ASAP. Fortunately, there's a lot of very cool research being done in this field.
7 articlesHow we interact and what we do for one plays a huge role on our impact on the planet. What kind of cultural shifts will be required to help us achieve a green-energy world and thrive as a species?
5 articlesSolving the world's climate problems will require massive shifts in all aspects of our lives: energy, transportation, consumption habits, careers, wealth distribution, and so much more. But solving these problems can help the world better for everyone in ways that go far beyond climate.
5 articlesThe construction industry is responsible for a whopping 38% of all global greenhouse gases. The sooner we learn how to make the buildings we live and work in more sustainable, the better.
5 articlesCan fashion be stylish AND ecologically sustainable? Given the fact that the fashion industry is the second biggest polluter in the world, after the fossil fuel industry, it had better become so – sooner rather than later.
4 articlesThere's been a lot of buzz recently about the huge potential for seaweed as an untapped food source and fodder for biodegradable alternatives to plastic and other materials – not to mention the role seaweed can play in creating healthy ocean habitats.
2 articlesYes, we're talking about meat grown from cells in a lab. Assuming scientists are able to make it taste great and produce it with a fraction of resources of regular meat (which, yes, is a huge assumption at present), bring it on! Imagine how much land that could liberate – and how much suffering it would end.
2 articlesCars aren't the only vehicles being increasingly run on renewable energy instead of fossil fuels. From cargo ships to passenger ferries to zippy hydrofoils, the future of marine travel is green.
2 articlesDegrowth is a movement that advocates for reducing levels of production and consumption within an economy in order to conserve natural resources and minimize environmental damage. The Degrowth movement has a lot of great ideas even though the name itself may not sound very appealing at first glance, given its focus on shrinking rather than evolving.
2 articlesTwo (motorized) wheels are better than four! (At least when it comes to short-distance solo trips.) Plus – have we mentioned that they're a blast to ride?
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