NIMBYism

NIMBY (Not In My BackYard) ism, an interesting response by some of the most ardent climate change and environmental people was featured in the Sierra Club September magazine issue (https://www.sierraclub.org/sierra/2021-4-fall/feature/nimby-threat-renewable-energy).

It demonstrates just how hard it is going to be to make the conversion to a low carbon emission society despite a worsening environment.  Mark Jacobson, one of the World’s top atmospheric scientists, scopes the necessary volume of solar and wind systems required to eliminate the use of fossil fuels but the question remains that despite no invention required, where to put them?  And keep in mind, this is just a starting point since everyone would need to convert to an electric based household (cars, stoves, water and home heating, plus dietary and materials changes).

So hang on to your butts, it is going to be a bumpy ride.

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