Thomas Friedman: ‘The Modern History of Climate and Clean Energy’
From Climate Progress via YouTube:
Speaking at Greenbuild 2011 in Toronto, Author and New York Times Columnist Tom Friedman talks about the period of 2008 and 2011 for climate and clean energy issues. This speech has been heavily edited for length. (We used 8 minutes from a 30 minute speech.)
You can read more about Friedman’s speech here and here.
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I pledge allegiance to the earch and to the flora, fauna and human life that it supports, one planet indivisible, with safe air, water & soil, economic justice, equal rights and peace for all.
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Infographic: ‘Samso: The Energy Self-Sufficient Island’
It took ten years and $80 million, but the Danish island of Samsoe now produces enough energy to satisfy all its needs and still export 40 percent of its energy to the mainland. Going 100 percent renewable wasn’t easy, but the results have paid off handsomely. Farmers on the island who are powering their facilities with wind turbines are seeing a 6 to 7 year payback on those investments. And of course it’s remarkable that wind, unlike other energy technologies, is entirely compatible with agriculture.
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Build a Solar Powered (Interior) Kitchen via futureanthropology
Integrated solar cooker Solare Brücke is an organisation that promotes the distribution of solar thermal technology, both in developing countries and in the first world. They offer detailed construction manuals, which can all be downloaded for free.
A very deep green approach to sustainable agriculture; permaculture.
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urbanfoodproduction: Farmin’ in the HOOD
Great example of a modern permaculture project and the planning that goes into creating a sustainable community.
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