Many climate initiatives seem to take a long time. I am constantly frustrated by the idea that we should make significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. 2050? I'll be nearing 70.
This week, I watched a trailer for the movie "The Fourth Revolution -- Energy Autonomy" by German filmmaker Carl Fechner. The goal of the documentary is to spread information about renewable energy sources -- sun, wind, and geothermal -- in order to create a worldwide push for use of these types of energy. And the overarching goal is ambitious. The team wants to achieve all energy from renewable sources within 30 years. So not just cuts by 2050 but all energy renewable by 2040. Sounds aggressive (and probably expensive). The group's belief is that by showing the world its documentary, change will come because people will demand it.
What do you think? Is it an attainable goal? Check out the trailer and decide for yourself.
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Last week the US issued new emissions regulations. Those regulations are expected to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 30% percent between 2012 and 2016. I read that in the New York Times last week. I have the link posted on my blog, if you're interested.
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