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Peer-to-peer energy in developing nations
It’s estimated that globally 1.18 Billion people are living in energy poverty and 700 Million are living with no electricity at all. [1] Many of them are in rural areas with no chance of ever getting connected to a mains (Fossil Fuel) grid because the electricity/maintenance would be just too expensive. Enter peer-to-peer energy trading Read more
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Moving from an Egosystem to an Ecosystem
In an Egosystem, the individual is seen as the centre of the universe. Success is defined solely by personal achievement, and the value of community, empathy, and shared prosperity are all relegated to the background. The Egosystem is a world view where people are encouraged to compete at all costs, accumulate wealth for themselves, and Read more
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Connecting with nature | Field Studies
One thing I am personally involved in right now is getting more greenery into my local community and encouraging more people to connect with it. This excellent video delves into the concept of Nature Connectedness, and how it is about more than having contact with nature, it means having a sense of a relationship with Read more
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African’s quiet energy and environmental revolution
A quiet revolution is underway in Africa that appears to be going mostly unnoticed by the rest of the world. A green revolution in energy, transport and regeneration. A revolution that has the potential to unlock A Wonderful Green Future for the people of Africa. Read more
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Let’s use the word ReGrowth, not degrowth
We know the word degrowth is unappealing, thanks to loss aversion theory.0 Loss aversion theory refers to a cognitive bias in which a situation is perceived as worse if it is framed as a loss, rather than a gain. Losses tend to be treated as if they were twice as large as an equivalent gain. Read more
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C40 Cities (2024) Climate Action Guide for Urban Planners
Who is this guide for? Good urban planners are key climate champions. Urban planners work across silos, making them ideal drivers of cross-sectoral action. Accordingly, this guide is written for urban planning staff within local governments. The advice within this guide is applicable for staff both in cities that have a Climate Action Plan (CAP) Read more
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“A society grows great when old men plant trees in whose shade they know they shall never sit”
Ancient Greek proverb?
Our Wonderful Green Future 