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01:29, 29 May 2022 Elie talk contribs created page Talk:Crop yields (Created blank page)
01:28, 29 May 2022 Elie talk contribs created page Talk:Energy demand scenarios (Created blank page)
00:43, 29 May 2022 Elie talk contribs created page Walkability (Created page with "# Transportation is a major contributor to climate change. # Electric vehicles may not a Term:viable solution soon enough. # In many parts of the world, neighborhoods are designed in a way that forces us to drive a lot. But there is good news: '''We can fix this.''' ==Small tweaks, big changes== ... ==New construction== The energy potentially saved by building brand new walkable neighborhoods, has to be weighed against the energy it takes to construct them.")
03:44, 27 May 2022 Elie talk contribs created page Energy demand scenarios (Created page with "If we want a better world, we have to get a sense of how much energy it would take. First we look at the status quo, then we envision some hypothetical scenarios. File:energy-demand-status-quo.png File:energy-demand-developed.png ==Methodologies== First we define the scale (X axis) (same for every bar graph): : 1 pixel = 24 Mtoe/year {{dp |px |24 Mtoe/year |The X axis scale for the bar graphs |1 pixel = 24 Mtoe/year }} ===Status quo=== Using data from I...")
04:18, 25 May 2022 Elie talk contribs created page Talk:Surplus electricity (Created page with "==Amounts== It would be good to quantify surplus electricity. Some salient stats: hydro power stations only use 36% of their capacity on average. {{ecalc|hydropower.consumption|% hydropower.capacity}} Might be useful to generate an Term:isochromic world map of all surplus electricity, superimposed with population.")
04:16, 25 May 2022 Elie talk contribs created page Surplus electricity (Created page with "At every moment in time, electricity generation has to be carefully balanced against electricity consumption. Renewables can sometimes generate too much electricity that has nowhere to go. File:electricity-supply-demand-curves.png ==Sources== ===Solar=== If rooftop solar panels were commonplace, there would be surplus electricity during the day. ===Wind=== In some cases, there is surplus electricity during peak winds. ===Hydro=== Even though hydropower capacity...")
03:32, 25 May 2022 Elie talk contribs created page Hydrogen gas (Created page with "Hydrogen gas (H2) is a fuel that when burned, produces no pollution and no carbon emissions - only water vapor (H2O). Just one problem: There are '''no''' natural resources of hydrogen gas. To make hydrogen gas, you need to use some other energy source. ==Production== ===Electrolysis=== Electricity can turn water (H2O) into hydrogen gas (H2) and oxygen gas (O2). The electricity could come from renewable sources such as solar, wind, or...")
03:18, 25 May 2022 Elie talk contribs created page Talk:Hydrogen gas (Created page with "==Green hydrogen from fossil fuels?== Is it thermodynamically possible to ''extract'' the hydrogen from fossil fuel molecules while leaving behind solid carbon (not oxidized to CO2)? Example chemical formula: CH4 -> 2 H2 + C<br /> Of course this is only worthwhile if it takes less energy than you would get from burning the H2 later. If it is viable, maybe we could get all our energy from fossil fuels and just "burn the hydrogen, not the carbon"? I have read about so-c...")
00:42, 25 May 2022 Elie talk contribs created page Talk:Energy storage (Created page with "==Format== Should it have a table of 'storage type' and 'limitations', kinda like the energy page ("limits to energy sources")? ~~~~")
23:33, 24 May 2022 Elie talk contribs created page Energy storage (Created page with "In the pursuit of green energy, storage is needed for 2 reasons: # To smooth out the intermittency of solar and wind power. # To store energy in electric vehicles without gasoline or diesel. ==Types== ===Lithium-ion batteries=== ===Iron-redox flow batteries=== ===Flywheels=== ===Compressed air=== ===Gravity blocks===")
22:54, 24 May 2022 Elie talk contribs created page Talk:Minimal consumption scenario (Created page with "==Is the intro too long?== Do we really need the first part before 'the scenario'? I get a feeling it might be better on a different page. ~~~~ ==Emphasis on globalness== This isn't just about "how can westerners reduce their consumption", it's also about "how can other countries develop more sustainably". So for the analysis, we want to estimate the resources that would be needed if this scenario were to happen ''globally''. Compare it to the global status quo (extrem...")
22:05, 24 May 2022 Elie talk contribs created page Minimal consumption scenario (Created page with "This is a thought-experiment to look at the minimum amount of resources needed to sustain modern first-world-ish lives (or healthier). Some basic requirements include: * Enough food and nutrition {{x|this means there should be enough calories, protein, fibre, vitamins and minerals - it should be enough to sustain an active lifestyle, not just a sedentary one}} * Enough housing {{x|that everyone could ''at least'' have their own room}} {{x|housing with utilities i...")
19:29, 24 May 2022 Elie talk contribs created page Primitivism (Created page with "The idea that we can return to hunter-gatherer societies (or abandon technology in general), is probably '''not''' sustainable, not green, and not viable for our global population of nearly 8 billion people. Here's some evidence why: # Hunter-gatherer societies existed when the global population was less than 1/10th of what it is today. # Agriculture was invented because it was more productive (per unit of land) than hunting/gathering. # Today, hunting & fishing restrict...")
04:03, 22 May 2022 Elie talk contribs created page Talk:Energy inequality (Created page with "==Map of energy consumption per capita== It's misleading for 2 reasons: # Industrial sector: does not necessarily reflect the lifestyles of the citizens. For example the vast majority of Chinese factories serve the consumption-habits of people in other countries. # Heating: Even if the global south was as developed as the USA or Europe, they still wouldn't use quite as much energy because they don't need heating. A more honest consumption metric would be: residential +...")
03:52, 22 May 2022 Elie talk contribs created page Energy inequality (Created page with "File:map-energy-population.png")
03:50, 22 May 2022 Elie talk contribs created page File:Map-energy-population.png
03:50, 22 May 2022 Elie talk contribs uploaded File:Map-energy-population.png
21:02, 21 May 2022 Elie talk contribs created page Talk:Energy (Created page with "==Limitations table== An additional thing to maybe add to 'biofuel' is 'requires more energy to grow the crops than you actually get out of them'. But we would need data to see whether this is true or not. I wanna say for solar "panel manufacturing is too resource-intensive" but that leaves ppl asking about concentrated solar (which also requires too many materials) ~~~~")
21:02, 21 May 2022 Elie talk contribs created page Energy (Created page with "This page is about energy in 2 main forms: fuel and electricity. ==Energy supply== ===The majority of energy comes from fossil fuels which cause climate change.=== ---- border|alt=Energy sources ===Limits to other energy sources=== {| class='wikitable' !Energy source !Limitations |- |Hydroelectricity |Only viable in a few parts of the world |- |Geothermal |In most parts of the world, is only suited for heating a...")
20:30, 19 May 2022 Elie talk contribs created page Wiki for a better world:About (Created page with "This is a wiki to analyze what it really takes to build a better world. We dive deep into controversial issues and see what can be settled with hard data. People from all political sides come together with the common goal of documenting how to meet the needs of 8 billion people. ==Editing== For now, it's just a one-man show. I had to disable editing, due to spammers. I hope to open it again soon, after I build more of a foundation of content. Ultimately this will be a...")
20:15, 19 May 2022 Elie talk contribs created page Talk:Housing (Created page with "==Page links for ''ways to increase housing supply''== Each way should be its own page. Category: "ways to increase housing supply". The question is, what would be a good title for each page? ~~~~")
18:53, 19 May 2022 Elie talk contribs created page Housing supply analysis (Created page with "This is a general guide to analyzing the housing situation in any part of the world. The goal is to answer some basic questions: * Is the housing stock sufficient to meet the needs of the people? * If not, what are the most efficient ways to fix it? First thing you need is ''census data''. This comes in different formats depending on which city/country you want to analyze. ===Intended results=== Simple mode: Existence of housing * 2 stacked bar charts. ** One for ''ho...")
17:37, 19 May 2022 Elie talk contribs created page Housing (Created page with "==Supply== High housing prices can cause homelessness, overcrowding and wageslavery. Common solutions include higher wages, lower rents, or universal basic income. But these only work if there isn't an underlying '''shortage''' of places to live. ===Are there enough places to live?=== Help do the housing supply analysis for your city, country, or the world! ===Ways to increase housing supply=== Ranked from cheapest to most expensive {{x|in...")
19:08, 18 May 2022 Elie talk contribs created page Template:X (Created page with "<span class="xp">{{{1}}}</span>")
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19:01, 18 May 2022 Elie talk contribs created page Template:Cn (Created page with "<sup>[citation needed]</sup>")
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18:56, 18 May 2022 Elie talk contribs created page Talk:Local food (Created page with "==Blue and yellow map== Maybe it would be better to use a map with all farm land instead just the most currently-productive farm land. The make makes it look like Africa can't have local food, but they could if they increased crop yields. <br /> How about a 3 color map instead: * orange = high-yielding farmland * yellow = low-yielding farmland * black = population (use smaller dots this time) The only disadvantage is it would be slightly harder to spot net importers...")
18:45, 18 May 2022 Elie talk contribs created page Template:Ap (Created page with "<div class='ppv2'>{{{1}}}<nowiki>|</nowiki>The writer is considering alternative phrasings.<br />: {{{2|}}}<br />: {{{3|}}}<br />: {{{4|}}}<br />: {{{5|}}}</div>")
18:44, 18 May 2022 Elie talk contribs created page MediaWiki:Common.css (Created page with "CSS placed here will be applied to all skins: .xpContent{display:none; color:#090; cursor:crosshair} .ppContent{display:none; position:absolute; padding:0.5em; border:1px solid; box-shadow:0 0 1em #999; cursor:crosshair; background:#FFFFF3; z-index:2} .dp {display:none; position:absolute; padding:0.5em; border:1px solid; box-shadow:0 0 1em #999; cursor:crosshair; background:#FFFFF3; z-index:2} .dpVar {display:none; position:absolute; padding:0.5em; border:...")
18:43, 18 May 2022 Elie talk contribs created page MediaWiki:Mobile.css (Created page with "All CSS here will be loaded for users of the mobile site: .xpContent{display:none; color:#090; cursor:crosshair} .ppContent{display:none; position:absolute; padding:0.5em; border:1px solid; box-shadow:0 0 1em #999; cursor:crosshair; background:#FFFFF3; z-index:2} .dp {display:none; position:absolute; padding:0.5em; border:1px solid; box-shadow:0 0 1em #999; cursor:crosshair; background:#FFFFF3; z-index:2} .dpVar {display:none; position:absolute; padding:0....")
18:43, 18 May 2022 Elie talk contribs created page MediaWiki:Mobile.js (Created page with "All JavaScript here will be loaded for users of the mobile site: var _calc3 = ''; // string to be sent to calc3.php ajax var _popupLastOpened = null; // element const _popupClasses = ['ppContent','dp','dpVar']; function closePopup() { for (var i=0; i<_popupClasses.length; i++) { e = document.getElementsByClassName(_popupClasses[i]); for (var j=0; j<e.length; j++) { e[j].style.display = 'none'; } } _popupLastOpened = null; } function togglePopup(element)...")
18:41, 18 May 2022 Elie talk contribs created page MediaWiki:Common.js (Created page with "Any JavaScript here will be loaded for all users on every page load.: var _calc3 = ''; // string to be sent to calc3.php ajax var _popupLastOpened = null; // element const _popupClasses = ['ppContent','dp','dpVar']; function closePopup() { for (var i=0; i<_popupClasses.length; i++) { e = document.getElementsByClassName(_popupClasses[i]); for (var j=0; j<e.length; j++) { e[j].style.display = 'none'; } } _popupLastOpened = null; } function togglePopup(elem...")
18:24, 18 May 2022 Elie talk contribs created page File:Crop-yields-map.png
18:24, 18 May 2022 Elie talk contribs uploaded File:Crop-yields-map.png
18:21, 18 May 2022 Elie talk contribs created page File:Food-funnel.png
18:21, 18 May 2022 Elie talk contribs uploaded File:Food-funnel.png
18:20, 18 May 2022 Elie talk contribs created page Food waste (Created page with "If farmers produce enough food crops, why do people still go hungry? File:food-funnel.png Food waste is half the problem. The other half is animal consumption and biofuels. ==See also== Plant-based food")
18:13, 18 May 2022 Elie talk contribs created page File:Map-population-foodProduction.png
18:13, 18 May 2022 Elie talk contribs uploaded File:Map-population-foodProduction.png
18:07, 18 May 2022 Elie talk contribs created page Local food (Created page with "Some say that local food is better for the environment, because less fuel is needed to ship it. ==Analysis needed== ===Food transportation footprint=== In which cases does local food actually save fuel, and in which cases does it actually use more? Consider economies of scale in shipping. ===Food production footprint=== Does food production actually consume a lot more energy than transport? If so, maybe there are some places where the same food can be produced more...")
17:48, 18 May 2022 Elie talk contribs created page Template:Talk (Created page with "[[{{TALKPAGENAME}}|discussion]]")
17:47, 18 May 2022 Elie talk contribs created page Crop yields (Created page with "By increasing crop yields, we can produce more food without using more land.<br /> In other words, prevent both hunger and deforestation. ==The current situation== Crop yields are generally higher in richer countries. File: crop-yields-map.png ==Conventional agriculture== Characteristics include: * Fertilizer * Pesticides * Monoculture * Heavy farm equipment * GMOs ==Q&A== ===Unanswered=== Materially speaking, what is lacking in pla...")
17:18, 18 May 2022 Elie talk contribs created page Food (Created page with "==Problems== The biggest global food-related problems include: * Hunger ** Nearly 900 million people lack calories or protein (1 in 9 people worldwide). * Unhealthy food ** Some diets have enough calories/protein but lack vitamins and minerals. * Deforestation ** Agriculture is using too much land. Natural habitats are destroyed to make room. * Animal cruelty ** Particularly bad in factory farms, which are the source of most animal products. ==Solutions== Thi...")