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The Story of Upfront Carbon: How a Life of Just Enough Offers a Way Out of the Climate Crisis
Author: Lloyd Alter
Year: May 21, 2024
Format: PDF
File size: PDF 4.9 MB
Language: English



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The Story of Upfront Carbon: How a Life of Just Enough Offers a Way Out of the Climate Crisis As the world grapples with the devastating impacts of climate change, it's time to rethink our approach to sustainability. The Story of Upfront Carbon offers a fresh perspective on how to tackle the crisis, one that focuses on the critical role of technology evolution in shaping our future. Author Lloyd Alter argues that the traditional approach to reducing carbon emissions, which emphasizes the use of renewable energy and energy-efficient technologies, is not enough to mitigate the effects of climate change. Instead, we must also address the upfront carbon emissions associated with the production of these technologies. Upfront carbon refers to all the emissions involved in making the things we need and use in our daily lives, from electric cars to heat pumps to consumer goods. These emissions are often overlooked but are becoming increasingly dominant as we transition to a more renewable energy-based economy. To combat climate change effectively, we must shift our focus from production to consumption, prioritizing sufficiency over efficiency. This means making and buying only what we need, rather than perpetuating the cycle of overconsumption and waste. The book provides concrete strategies for minimizing upfront carbon emissions in transportation, agriculture, consumer goods, and the built environment. It challenges readers to rethink their relationship with technology and consumption, encouraging them to adopt a more mindful and sustainable approach to living. By embracing a life of just enough, we can reduce our ecological footprint while improving our quality of life.
The Story of Upfront Carbon: How a Life of Just Enough Offers a Way Out of the Climate Crisis По мере того, как мир борется с разрушительными последствиями изменения климата, пришло время пересмотреть наш подход к устойчивости. История Upfront Carbon предлагает новый взгляд на то, как справиться с кризисом, который фокусируется на критической роли эволюции технологий в формировании нашего будущего. Автор Ллойд Альтер утверждает, что традиционного подхода к сокращению выбросов углерода, в котором делается упор на использование возобновляемых источников энергии и энергоэффективных технологий, недостаточно для смягчения последствий изменения климата. Вместо этого мы должны также решить проблему предварительных выбросов углерода, связанных с производством этих технологий. Предварительный углерод относится ко всем выбросам, участвующим в создании вещей, которые нам нужны и используются в нашей повседневной жизни, от электромобилей до тепловых насосов и потребительских товаров. Эти выбросы часто игнорируются, но становятся все более доминирующими по мере того, как мы переходим к экономике, основанной на возобновляемых источниках энергии. Для эффективной борьбы с изменением климата мы должны сместить акцент с производства на потребление, отдавая приоритет достаточности, а не эффективности. Это означает делать и покупать только то, что нам нужно, а не увековечивать цикл чрезмерного потребления и отходов. Книга содержит конкретные стратегии по минимизации предварительных выбросов углерода в транспорте, сельском хозяйстве, потребительских товарах и искусственной окружающей среде. Он ставит перед читателями задачу переосмыслить свои отношения с технологиями и потреблением, побуждая их принять более осознанный и устойчивый подход к жизни. Принимая жизнь в достаточном количестве, мы можем уменьшить наш экологический след, одновременно улучшая качество нашей жизни.
The Story of Upfront Carbon: How a Life of Just Enough Offers a Way Out of the Climate Crisi Mentre il mondo combatte gli effetti devastanti del cambiamento climatico, è ora di rivedere il nostro approccio alla resilienza. La storia di Upfront Carbon offre un nuovo modo di affrontare la crisi che si concentra sul ruolo critico dell'evoluzione tecnologica nella formazione del nostro futuro. L'autore Lloyd Alter sostiene che l'approccio tradizionale alla riduzione delle emissioni di carbonio, che si concentra sull'uso di fonti di energia rinnovabili e tecnologie a basso consumo energetico, non è sufficiente a mitigare gli effetti dei cambiamenti climatici. Dobbiamo invece affrontare il problema delle emissioni di carbonio pre-carbonio associate alla produzione di queste tecnologie. Il carbonio pre-carbonio si riferisce a tutte le emissioni coinvolte nella creazione di cose di cui abbiamo bisogno e che vengono utilizzate nella nostra vita quotidiana, dai veicoli elettrici alle pompe di calore e ai beni di consumo. Queste emissioni sono spesso ignorate, ma diventano sempre più dominanti con il passaggio a un'economia basata sulle energie rinnovabili. Per combattere i cambiamenti climatici in modo efficace, dobbiamo spostare l'attenzione dalla produzione al consumo, dando la priorità alla sufficienza piuttosto che all'efficienza. Ciò significa fare e comprare solo ciò di cui abbiamo bisogno, non perpetuare il ciclo del consumo eccessivo e dei rifiuti. Il libro contiene strategie specifiche per ridurre al minimo le emissioni preliminari di carbonio nei trasporti, nell'agricoltura, nei beni di consumo e nell'ambiente artificiale. I lettori hanno il compito di ripensare la loro relazione con la tecnologia e il consumo, incoraggiandoli ad adottare un approccio più consapevole e sostenibile alla vita. Con una vita in quantità sufficiente, possiamo ridurre la nostra impronta ecologica migliorando al tempo stesso la qualità della nostra vita.
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アップフロントカーボンの物語:十分な生活が気候危機から抜け出す方法世界が気候変動の激化に対処するにつれて、持続可能性へのアプローチを再考する時が来ました。アップフロントカーボンの歴史は、私たちの未来を形作る上での技術進化の重要な役割に焦点を当てた危機に対処する方法に関する新しい視点を提供します。著者Lloyd Alterは、再生可能エネルギーとエネルギー効率の高い技術を重視した炭素排出量を削減する従来のアプローチは、気候変動を緩和するのに十分ではないと主張しています。代わりに、我々はまた、これらの技術の生産に関連する予備的な炭素排出量に対処しなければならない。プリカーボン(Pre-Carbon)とは、電気自動車からヒートポンプ、消費者製品まで、私たちの生活の中で必要とされるものを創造し、使用することに関わるすべての排出量を指します。これらの排出は、しばしば無視されますが、再生可能エネルギー経済に向けて動くにつれて、より支配的になります。気候変動に効果的に対処するためには、生産から消費に焦点を移し、効率性を優先しなければなりません。それは、過剰消費と無駄のサイクルを永続させるのではなく、必要なものだけを購入して行うことを意味します。この本には、輸送、農業、消費者製品、および建設された環境からの予備的な炭素排出を最小限に抑えるための具体的な戦略が含まれています。これは、読者がテクノロジーと消費との関係を再考し、より情報に基づいた持続可能な生活アプローチをとることを奨励することに挑戦します。十分な数の生活を受け入れることで、生活の質を向上させながら、生態系の足跡を減らすことができます。

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