By now its obvious: the way we are currently dealing with climate, environment, raw materials, food, biodiversity, will not help us prevent disasters. But what then? The struggle and discussion on solutions is in full swing currently. Just look at… Continue Reading
When can we expect a real CO2 lockdown, some wondered, after reading my previous comtributions. Good question. Months ago, someone also asked how I saw the future in 20 years, following an article about predictions from 20 years ago[1]. That… Continue Reading
1 Tonne per person per year. CO2 emissions. That’s where we have to go. Comparable to the R-value of Corona. If we above that, we contaminate the atmosphere too much and it becomes out of control. And it is now… Continue Reading
The article on the Graz declaration, made me think about the consequences, and I wrote a extension, which is added to the same page as annex. (scroll down) http://www.ronaldrovers.com/the-graz-declaration-a-amendment-proposal/
Next week, the world sustainable built environment conference was planned, from 9-11 June, in Gothenburg, Sweden. It has been put on hold since early March, due to Covid-19 virus of course. It probably will be postponed or become a virtual… Continue Reading
Imagine that CO2 problems would spread just as fast as Corona in recent months… That’s how I was thinking this week. Suppose we find out (finally realize) that the consequences will be greater as expected (at least, greater as estimated… Continue Reading
Biobased resourcing is hot. Which is understandable, of course, they grow by themselves, (its solar energy), they capture CO2, require little energy to process, and know multiple uses. You can built with then, heat, or create high-value resources, like in… Continue Reading
Last week I launched a youtube channel, in which I will post short video’s, highlighting the key issues of the Book: People vs Resources. (Together they might become a movie based on teh book 😉 currently the introduction and the… Continue Reading
Or: is this the 1,5 degree economy? As the walls fell, back in 1989, the world was in turmoil, and the perspective on a lot of things changed. Not the least the (declining) fear for a nuclear war of course.… Continue Reading
Now that Corona has us tight down, we see that countries are being thrown back on themselves. Local production of medicines and protective clothing is being started up, and there is growing belief that we need to arrange much more… Continue Reading