Nobel Peace Prize nominee Greta Thunberg claims we need system change to save the planet, and the majority of experts, from the IPCC, through to our own research, would certainly agree with this.
An anti-global warming protester holds up a placard in Cleveland, Ohio, near the Republican National Convention site July 18, 2016. JIM WATSON/AFP/Getty Images 2. Higher taxes and subsidized transportIncremental increases in tax , without alternatives, do little to change behavior. Instead, it just increases the financial burden on the less well-off—this being one factor behind the recent “yellow vests” protests in France. To achieve rapid and fair changes in consumer behavior, there needs to be large tax increases on the most environmentally damaging products to turn them from everyday items into luxury goods.
Plans for a four-day work week and a universal basic income would also help to create greater levels of meaningful employment, safeguard people’s mental health and reduce societal inequality—as well as providing more leisure and family time. 5. Learn about nature and look after itThere is a disconnect from the natural world, exemplified even in academic and policy circles with the monetization of nature through “ecosystem services” and how they contribute to human well-being—by providing food, water, wood and medicines, for example. All of which puts a price on nature—by defining the Earth’s resources as “natural capital”.
Wait..? How come free healthcare for all and free livable wages for those unwilling to work aren’t on the list? I was told that would save the planet! 😂
nothing - your numbers have increased over the decade.
It’s normal’ to use led or solar lighting, heating is never on, I’d wear a jumper, all appliances are energy efficient, hot water is set to 55 max, home is double glazed & insulated fully, garden needs no water and is maintenance free. Isn’t that normal these days ?
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