Navneet Gupta A NEW PARADIGM: Which changes the nature of work (From work driven by consumption & economic growth to that of sustainability). We require systems which run parallel to natural ones, not against them. For example, regional, closed-loop (No waste, cradle to cradle), self-sufficient, & decentralized systems (All characteristics of our natural world). Sustainable systems which are NOT based on constant economic growth & consumption. The organization of self-managed, egalitarian, and highly co-operative societies. “The more our world looks and function more like nature, the more likely we are to be accepted on this home that is ours, but not ours alone” – Benyus This may include *Bio-Regions* (An area bounded by natural rather than artificial borders, for example, watersheds OR catchment areas). The second element under such a system I ‘imagine’ would be a truly representative global senate with global standards with regards to human rights (which would include a sustainable environment) along with equal and proportional representation from each of these ‘sustainable autonomous regions or bio-regions. I feel these global standards are important since water and air transcend political boundaries, sometimes referred to the tragedy of the commons which results in a race to the bottom with regards to our natural environment. Need to eliminate the billions/year in oil subsidies (At a time they are making record profits?) and reinvest into alternatives. Nano-shell technology will be the next generation of solar power. It will be capable of harvesting more energy from all structures (Roads, buildings, homes, etc.) by tapping into a larger spectrum of light (U.V.). The smaller particles also provide a larger surface area for absorption. Decentralized power which is fed back into the main grid. Vegetarianism, Wind, Co-generation, Geothermal, Permaculture, Smarter Buildings & Cities Where People Live Where They Work, Tidal Energy, Bio-Fuels, Hemp, Solar, etc.. 1000s of Solutions. *If We Ended Subsidies To Big Oil & Reinvested Into Alternatives, The Research, Development, & Implementation Of These Technologies Would Be Fully Realized Much Sooner* Resources could easily be redirected to end poverty and ecological destruction. For example, a FRACTION of the money spent on the military industrial complex could eradicate hunger (Food, Not Bombs!), and all other social and ecological problems humanity faces (saving lives instead of taking them). Rather simple; unfortunately, “Institutions Will Try & Preserve The Problem For Which They Are The Solution – Clay Shirky. Applies to the Petrochemical Industry. In addition; decisions (& technologies) continue to be based on short-term profits, politics, and power, instead of the long-term health of people and the planet. The consequences of this dangerous paradigm will most likely fall on our children and they should not have to pay for our mistakes.
Posted on: Thu, 05 Dec 2013 02:35:23 +0000
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