Ideas
Computing
Computers from 10 years ago are just as effective as current models for personal tasks. While older computers were more repairable, they were less energy-efficient. New computers should be designed to last for decades.
Improved monitoring and management of cloud resources could potentially reduce energy waste by up to 30%.
Food
Adopting a vegan diet accross Western Europe could double forest coverage and create vast wilderness areas, providing the necessary space to effectively protect biodiversity.
Using a wood gas stove fueled by garden twigs can be more efficient for cooking than using electrical induction stoves. A solar stove is even better when the sun is shining.
Space
- Humans have always employed technology, from ancient practices of land-burning and overhunting to the transformative agricultural and industrial revolutions, each stage amplifying our impact on Earth. Our best hope is to spread out among the stars and bring the rest of the biosphere with us by designating half of our habitats as protected wilderness.
Last updated: 2024-08-16