From The Ecologist: The open-source hydrogen car set to change the industry by Alex McDonald Cars are evil, right? But what if they ran on hydrogen, did 300 miles per gallon, were leased rather than owned, and were produced under an open source business model… We have often been introduced to the car of tomorrow, …
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Category:7 Holonics and Life
Humanity reacts to nature
from Savage Chickens
Biodiversity destruction a problem of too many people.
The viewpoint by Hilary Benn that biodiversity is nearing a point f no return is another harbinger of pain. The solution – reduce the human population – is discussed by those commenting, but remains a taboo subject for politicians. Other parts of the solution to turning back humanity’s footprint, like reducing consumption and pollution, are …
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Richer, but less free.
Freedom House released its 2010 survey. The principal findings are depressing: less democracy. It’s mainly in sub-saharan africa, but that doesn’t make it OK. Maybe the rich world is a main driver. We vote with our wallets every day. While we might enjoy some kind of democracy and freedom at home, we choose cheap food, …
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It’s not just about money – it’s about jobs.
There is a desperate dearth of jobs in developed economies. The economies have cratered because of profligacy by banks and consumers. Credit has collapsed. And with this businesses have folded. As the tide of money has gne out it has revealed a long term employment probkem that has been created over decades. As technology has …
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The Human Picture
Can you guess when we started extracting fossil fuels? And oil? Do you think it can go on?
Why cars are greener than buses (maybe)
A nice story about when and why cars are not as bad as you think, but you should still take public transport, or bike, or foot, especially if you live in town. And for quick reference here are the basic stats: The average car emits something like 180g per passenger kilometre. You may be surprised …
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Virtual shopping extinguishes community.
I like shopping on-line – it’s quick, easy and cost effective. And I’ve tried the self-service checkout, when the teller queue is long or slow. But the push by big grocers to move exclusively to self-service is another nail in the coffin of communities. Most of us prefer to buy food from a person, we …
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Teenage obesity contributes to degradation of nervous system
Recent research suggests that obesity in teenagers increases the chance of developing multiple sclerosis. Obesity is the result of eating too much food, and unhealthy food, food that is high in fats and sugars. Often these foods enjoyed by teenagers also contain additives. Multiple sclerosis, apparently, is evidenced by demyelination of the nervous system – …
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Are you (or your children) a junkie, for junk food?
Scientific research shows that junk food is addictive. We have recognised that for a long time and that’s why our children don’t get too much access to it. It’s not just the branded burger bars, but all those brands with massive advertising like cola, crisps/chips, sweets. Consumers are brainwashed into a sense of appreciation although …
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