Tag Archives: climate change policy
Gold-plated gardening tools? How the energy revolution could affect the elite
The elite of a society likes to gather wealth and symbols of that wealth. In order to accrue significantly more wealth than other people and thereby join or stay in the elite, someone has to have some particular advantage and … Continue reading
A Seasonal Tale: The Brilliant Economists of Easter Island
In trying to explain belief economics, I was reminded of a seasonal story: the tale of the utterly brilliant economists of Easter Island. Despite the historical inaccuracies, it nonetheless makes a startling case. Belief Economics is the study of why … Continue reading
The Animal Cruelty Rehab Centre
Many moons ago this blog told of the Vegan Laws and the Releases (https://www.thebustard.com/?p=794), at a time when England thrived under a benign low carbon dictatorship. Some thrived more than others, of course. One who thrived most was Stumpy Regenkurt, … Continue reading
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Tagged climate change policy, Nat Ebb, Onan Hash, Stumpy Regenkurt, The Releases, veganism
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Emissions from eating meat and dairy – we need a number!
A large portion of the work of climate policy people is to measure emissions. It is a tedious and nerdy labour but nonetheless important. We are talking about science, about predictions and models, so we need rigorous monitoring and measurement … Continue reading
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Tagged climate change policy, deforestation, meat and dairy, meat eating, veganism
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Exxon: the cow’s best friend
51% of greenhouse gas emissions are attributable to animal husbandry. Here is the original paper (http://www.worldwatch.org/files/pdf/Livestock%20and%20Climate%20Change.pdf) and an update (http://www.chompingclimatechange.org/uploads/8/0/6/9/8069267/a_fresh_look_at_livestock_ghg_emissions_published.pdf). Even if the guys are a bit off, it’s a very big number. Climate policy people talk a lot about … Continue reading
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Tagged 51%, climate change policy, exxon, fossil fuels, meat and dairy, meat eating, veganism
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