Quality of Life
Best Quality of Life Wins!
Dec 27, 2014The race to net zero carbon can only be won if everyone’s quality of life improves in the process.
Demand
Sep 18, 2014In his book, “Without Hot Air”, David MacKay breaks down energy demand into nine categories.
Peak Washing Machine
Sep 15, 2014How many washing machines would it take to provide everyone on earth access to clean clothes? What is the energy footprint of peak washing machine?
The Ultimate Goal
Sep 15, 2014“They lived happily ever after.” “The pursuit of happiness.” What is the ultimate goal? Is it a destination or a state of being?
To Serve Ten Billion People
Sep 14, 2014Our goal is a wonderful quality of life for ten billion people with zero carbon footprint. Where do we get that “10 Billion” number from?
Global Energy Challenge in Legos and Beans
Sep 13, 2014Hans Rosling cuts a big problem down to size and clarifies the target: A western quality of life for ten billion people with zero carbon footprint.

My 5 year-old son said "if a Happy Meal is for kids, then grown-ups must eat Sad Meals" and it was the most real thing I've ever heard.
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