#Green Future

[reasonsforhope]

No-paywall version.

"You can never really see the future, only imagine it, then try to make sense of the new world when it arrives.

Just a few years ago, climate projections for this century looked quite apocalyptic, with most scientists warning that continuing “business as usual” would bring the world four or even five degrees Celsius of warming — a change disruptive enough to call forth not only predictions of food crises and heat stress, state conflict and economic strife, but, from some corners, warnings of civilizational collapse and even a sort of human endgame. (Perhaps you’ve had nightmares about each of these and seen premonitions of them in your newsfeed.)

Now, with the world already 1.2 degrees hotter, scientists believe that warming this century will most likely fall between two or three degrees. (A United Nations report released this week ahead of the COP27 climate conference in Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt, confirmed that range.) A little lower is possible, with much more concerted action; a little higher, too, with slower action and bad climate luck. Those numbers may sound abstract, but what they suggest is this: Thanks to astonishing declines in the price of renewables, a truly global political mobilization, a clearer picture of the energy future and serious policy focus from world leaders,

we have cut expected warming almost in half in just five years.

...Conventional wisdom has dictated that meeting the most ambitious goals of the Paris agreement by limiting warming to 1.5 degrees could allow for some continuing normal, but failing to take rapid action on emissions, and allowing warming above three or even four degrees, spelled doom.

Neither of those futures looks all that likely now, with the most terrifying predictions made improbable by decarbonization and the most hopeful ones practically foreclosed by tragic delay. The window of possible climate futures is narrowing, and as a result, we are getting a clearer sense of what’s to come: a new world, full of disruption but also billions of people, well past climate normal and yet mercifully short of true climate apocalypse.

Over the last several months, I’ve had dozens of conversations — with climate scientists and economists and policymakers, advocates and activists and novelists and philosophers — about that new world and the ways we might conceptualize it. Perhaps the most capacious and galvanizing account is one I heard from Kate Marvel of NASA, a lead chapter author on the fifth National Climate Assessment: “The world will be what we make it.” Personally, I find myself returning to three sets of guideposts, which help map the landscape of possibility.

First, worst-case temperature scenarios that recently seemed plausible now look much less so, which is inarguably good news and, in a time of climate panic and despair, a truly underappreciated sign of genuine and world-shaping progress...

[I cut number two for being focused on negatives. This is a reasons for hope blog.]

Third, humanity retains an enormous amount of control — over just how hot it will get and how much we will do to protect one another through those assaults and disruptions. Acknowledging that truly apocalyptic warming now looks considerably less likely than it did just a few years ago pulls the future out of the realm of myth and returns it to the plane of history: contested, combative, combining suffering and flourishing — though not in equal measure for every group...

“We live in a terrible world, and we live in a wonderful world,” Marvel says. “It’s a terrible world that’s more than a degree Celsius warmer. But also a wonderful world in which we have so many ways to generate electricity that are cheaper and more cost-effective and easier to deploy than I would’ve ever imagined. People are writing credible papers in scientific journals making the case that switching rapidly to renewable energy isn’t a net cost; it will be a net financial benefit,” she says with a head-shake of near-disbelief. “If you had told me five years ago that that would be the case, I would’ve thought, wow, that’s a miracle.”"

-via The New York Times Magazine, October 26, 2022

[reportsofagrandfuture]

[atompowers]

Envision Our Energizing-Vibrant Renewable Future Now

[ufohio]

If all things were possible, what kinds of technologies and miraculous feats of science do you think would put mankind in harmony with the Earth?

Happy Earth Day from the Science-Fiction Nerds at Kaleidoscope World. 💕

[greentechspot]

We must continue to invest in a sustainable future, not just for ourselves but for future generations.

[the-eccentric-eclectic]

The future isn't electric cars, it's public transportation. As dr. Gupta says, lithium batteries are still very polluting, and don't exist in a large enough quantity to supply the world with enough electric cars to get everybody driving one.

The path forward that I see has well arranged public transportation in a spiderweb form rather than a wordweb. All areas connected to each other rather than all transport going to the city center. It is publicly funded through taxes so you don't have to pay every time you use the train or take a bus.

For the elderly and the disabled there are special taxis upon request. You can rent a car or a van when you really need one, electric ofc. But you have to specify the reason and if it's something dumb like 'going to the gym by car' it can get denied.

If you need a car for your job because you work in emergency services such as GP, cop, etc. you drive one from your work, which you park at your workplace at the end of your workday, after which you take public transport home. You need a special dispensation to drive a car. Your workplace needs a special dispensation to own and let you drive a car.

And imagine all the things we can do with the space that is freed up. First of all, cars actively discourage community, so neighbourhoods become a lot more social. All the extra lanes on highways that are suddenly no longer needed can be turned into strips of forests which work noise reducing. If all cars are electric and the amount driven falls by like 85% (I am pulling this statistic out of my ass, this is by no means based on any actual data) there will be significantly less noise anyway.

We can take parking spaces and turn them into pollinator gardens, community gardens, sensory gardens for children.

We can get on roads again without fear of being hit by some loser with a god complex and a tin can murder machine. We can walk, bike, convene, live.

[advice-to-try-8d]

Some of the jobs you can do without a collage education

Now I'm not saying all jobs in this list are equal in pay amount of work needed to put in and risk

But I'm saying there are options and some may fit you!

Art

Animator

Storyboard artist / Storyboard artist

Web Design

Coder

Trade jobs (many only need certificate or associate degree)

Coacher

Making an online store

Chef

Taxi Driver

Choreographer

Afterschool lessons (If teaching a bunch of kids the fun of art or help with homework etc you can even teach a bunch at ones!)

Hairdresser

Cleaning

Garbage man

Firefighter

Pharmacy Technician

Solar Photovoltaic Installer

Recreation and Fitness Worker

Independent business

Startup

game designer

Hearing Aid Specialist

Massage Therapist

Electrician

Landscaper

Forest and conservation worker

Recycling worker

Environmental technician

Green HVAC technician

Safety coordinator

Environmental scientist

Occupational health and safety technician

Natural resources technician

And these are just some I reccommand to search for more!

You may find ones your interested in!

[trazyndiannajones40k]

I keep hearing about "humans are space orks" this, and "humans are space orks" that. When everyone knows that the true space orks ARR DA REEL SPACE ORKS! DER BE NUFFIN AS GOOD AS 'AVIN A NICE KRUMP WIT DA BOIZ. DEM 'UMIES ARR NUFFING LOIK US. WE GOT MOR DAKKA! WE GOT MOR GITS! AND WE GOT MOR DAKKA! WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGH!!!!!!!

[spidermartini]

AMERICAN CLIMATE CORPS (ACC)

This is pretty damn cool. I feel there is so much loud and terrible Tr$mp news that we need some loud GOOD/ BIDEN news.

New jobs all dedicated to various environmental efforts for preservation and a greener future....also with an emphasis on having a diverse team.

This is promising.

[geohoneylovers]

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[shafaqmum]

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[loriwilliamson5314]

The Exciting World of DYU E-Bikes

The DYU electric bike shop is a fantastic place to explore the latest in e-bike technology. With a variety of stylish and efficient models, DYU offers something for everyone, whether you're commuting to work or enjoying a leisurely ride.

The shop features sleek designs and innovative features of their electric bikes. The staff is incredibly helpful, providing insights on the benefits of going electric and assisting customers in finding the perfect model for their needs.

It's inspiring to see how DYU is contributing to a greener future by promoting eco-friendly transportation options. Many enthusiasts look forward to experiencing the joy of riding with the ease and convenience that an electric bike provides.

[harmzsk90]

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[anik211]

🚀 Evaluating the PM E-DRIVE Scheme: A Game-Changer for India's Electric Mobility! 🔋

The newly launched PM E-DRIVE scheme is a bold move by the Indian government to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) across the country. 💪 With a substantial budget of ₹10,900 crore and a targeted approach, this scheme aims to revolutionize the way we commute and reduce our carbon footprint. 🌍 Key Highlights 🔑 Targeted Support: The scheme focuses on incentivizing the purchase of…