I’ll note that this is article is concentrated on individual action, not on political action to change policy, which has a far bigger impact than individual action can.
I’ll note that this is article is concentrated on individual action, not on political action to change policy, which has a far bigger impact than individual action can.
In general, the price of a good in a competitive market is directly tied to its energy cost (either manual or machine labor), which is itself tied to its carbon footprint. If something is more expensive, it is very likely that its production emitted more GHG, or that you’re getting scammed.
As an exemple, beef is more expensive than chicken, which is itself more expensive than vegetables.
That’s why the best personal action to save on GHG emissions is still to become poorer/reduce your material comfort. Compensate with richer interactions with others and a sense of community.
Yes. That is an old idea too. This is why doing things the FIRE movement promotes to save money is also beneficial for the environment.
Check this out:
https://www.madfientist.com/vicki-robin-interview/
Go to the transcript and find the text below and read through it. The whole interview is worth listening to IMO.
“There was a World Commission on Environmental Development”