We need to talk: Creatives Nadine Kriegelstein and Julia Lewandowski from the Austrian film production Das R& on why the world needs less beautiful images and more sustainable action. Our Pitch for the Panels at SXSW 2023.
The document provides an overview of the 10th edition of the Directions magazine published by Salterbaxter. It includes summaries of articles on various sustainability topics such as climate change, clean energy investments, deforestation monitoring technologies, electric vehicles, and sustainability indices. It also features an interview with Andrew Howard of GS Sustain on their research analyzing how companies are adapting to long-term sustainability issues and pressures, and the financial impacts these issues can have on company performance. Howard discusses their research report "Crossing the Rubicon" which argues the investment community is beginning to understand and factor in the scale of sustainability challenges faced.
T07 0747548: Celebrities And The EnvironmentChris Crombie
Celebrities can influence the public to help environmental issues through their actions. Julia Louis-Dreyfus and her husband have supported environmental organizations and made their home green. Leonardo DiCaprio produced the documentary "The 11th Hour" to educate about climate change. While most Americans commute by car, buying a hybrid is better for the environment and many celebrities own hybrids. Small individual actions like recycling, composting, and conserving water can collectively make a positive impact.
This resource provides information about linked external video websites. It warns that these external sites often have autoplay features that automatically play additional videos after the initial one finishes. Users are advised to disable this autoplay feature before using external videos in educational settings. The resource also notes that Twinkl assumes no responsibility for the content on external sites and the inclusion of links does not represent an endorsement of those sites or their operators. Users are asked to notify Twinkl if any links stop working so they can be fixed.
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Environmental Impact:
The Big Picture
The planet’s population is now approaching 7 billion—an increase ofabout 5 billion people in just the past five decades—and the total pop-ulation is likely to increase by another 1 billion people in the next
decade. Analysts now expect that the ranks of the middle class (people who
may want your products!) will swell by as many as 1.8 billion in the next 12
years.1
You’ve probably seen similar projections, and even though you know
intellectually that an extra couple of billion people represents a sustainabil-
ity challenge, it can be hard to relate those huge numbers to your job. So, to
make the scale more real, let’s work through what it would mean to give the
next 1 billion middle-class citizens of the world a single 60-watt incandes-
cent light bulb.
Each bulb weighs about 0.7 ounce, including the packaging, so a billion of
them weigh around 20,000 metric tons, or about the same as 15,000 Toyota
Prius cars. As an engineer, you know that multiplying anything by 109 makes
a big number, but even from this simple case you start to get a feel for how
dramatic the scale is in real-world terms.
Next, let’s turn on those light bulbs. If they’re all on at the same time, they
would consume 60,000 megawatts of electricity—and that would require 120
new 500-megawatt power plants to keep them burning. Luckily, our imagi-
nary middle-class consumers will use their light bulbs only four hours per
day, so we’re down to 10,000 megawatts at any given moment. However, that
means we’ll still need 20 new 500-megawatt power plants. If coal-fired, each
of those plants burns 1.43 million tons of coal per year.2
That doesn’t sound like a good idea from an eco perspective, so let’s try
solar power for our light bulbs. If we use current commercially available solar
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technology, we’ll need roughly 50 square kilometers of solar panels, or more
than one-third the land area of either San Francisco or Boston. Hmmm. So,
let’s try wind power instead… We’ll still need one-tenth of all the wind power
produced in the world in 2007, just to keep those new light bulbs on for a few
hours a day.
This is the scale we’re dealing with when we’re talking about a billion con-
sumers of any product or service. Thousands or millions of tons of material.
Thousands or millions of megawatts. And it keeps going. Think about the raw
materials consumed to make those light bulbs, the energy consumed by com-
muting factory workers, the packaging materials, the ships and trucks used
for distribution, and ultimately, the waste that is involved when we have a
billion light bulbs. And if we’re having trouble delivering a single light bulb
to a billion people sustainably, what happens when these billion people want
stoves, refrigerators, TVs, computers, cell phones, radios, and cars? What hap-
pens when they want street lights, low-cost air travel, hotels, and restaurants?
You get the idea.
As engineers, we are already challenged by the environmen.
Action on Air Quality submission 02062014Noel Lock
The document criticizes the UK government's policies around air quality and promotion of diesel vehicles. It argues that government policy has prioritized reducing carbon dioxide emissions over other more dangerous emissions, incorrectly viewing diesel as cleaner than petrol. As a result of promoting diesel, an estimated 1,000 additional British children die each year from air pollution. Moving forward, the document recommends the government learn from other countries' successes in reducing air pollution through a portfolio of technologies and clearer long-term policies rather than constantly changing approaches.
The document discusses the dire threat of climate change according to experts. A senior advisor to the German Chancellor and the EU warns that climate change has reached the "end game" and threatens the "very survival of our civilization." Global temperatures and greenhouse gas emissions are skyrocketing due to industrialization. If business continues as usual, there will be accelerated sea level rise, extreme weather, famines, water shortages and climate refugees leading to war. We have begun the first mass extinction and extermination event in Earth's history. A climate scientist says she is often asked to provide hope but doesn't have any - what is needed is courage, not hope.
Saul Griffith proposes a 3 step plan to address climate change: [1] Choose a target temperature increase limit (e.g. +2°C); [2] Calculate the energy budget per person needed to meet that target; [3] Implement lifestyle changes to reduce energy consumption by 50% or more and transition to clean energy sources. The plan requires global cooperation to change mindsets and industrialize clean energy technologies. While challenging, humanity has the means if there is a shared sense of purpose like the mobilization for World War 2.
The document provides an overview of the 10th edition of the Directions magazine published by Salterbaxter. It includes summaries of articles on various sustainability topics such as climate change, clean energy investments, deforestation monitoring technologies, electric vehicles, and sustainability indices. It also features an interview with Andrew Howard of GS Sustain on their research analyzing how companies are adapting to long-term sustainability issues and pressures, and the financial impacts these issues can have on company performance. Howard discusses their research report "Crossing the Rubicon" which argues the investment community is beginning to understand and factor in the scale of sustainability challenges faced.
T07 0747548: Celebrities And The EnvironmentChris Crombie
Celebrities can influence the public to help environmental issues through their actions. Julia Louis-Dreyfus and her husband have supported environmental organizations and made their home green. Leonardo DiCaprio produced the documentary "The 11th Hour" to educate about climate change. While most Americans commute by car, buying a hybrid is better for the environment and many celebrities own hybrids. Small individual actions like recycling, composting, and conserving water can collectively make a positive impact.
This resource provides information about linked external video websites. It warns that these external sites often have autoplay features that automatically play additional videos after the initial one finishes. Users are advised to disable this autoplay feature before using external videos in educational settings. The resource also notes that Twinkl assumes no responsibility for the content on external sites and the inclusion of links does not represent an endorsement of those sites or their operators. Users are asked to notify Twinkl if any links stop working so they can be fixed.
3
Environmental Impact:
The Big Picture
The planet’s population is now approaching 7 billion—an increase ofabout 5 billion people in just the past five decades—and the total pop-ulation is likely to increase by another 1 billion people in the next
decade. Analysts now expect that the ranks of the middle class (people who
may want your products!) will swell by as many as 1.8 billion in the next 12
years.1
You’ve probably seen similar projections, and even though you know
intellectually that an extra couple of billion people represents a sustainabil-
ity challenge, it can be hard to relate those huge numbers to your job. So, to
make the scale more real, let’s work through what it would mean to give the
next 1 billion middle-class citizens of the world a single 60-watt incandes-
cent light bulb.
Each bulb weighs about 0.7 ounce, including the packaging, so a billion of
them weigh around 20,000 metric tons, or about the same as 15,000 Toyota
Prius cars. As an engineer, you know that multiplying anything by 109 makes
a big number, but even from this simple case you start to get a feel for how
dramatic the scale is in real-world terms.
Next, let’s turn on those light bulbs. If they’re all on at the same time, they
would consume 60,000 megawatts of electricity—and that would require 120
new 500-megawatt power plants to keep them burning. Luckily, our imagi-
nary middle-class consumers will use their light bulbs only four hours per
day, so we’re down to 10,000 megawatts at any given moment. However, that
means we’ll still need 20 new 500-megawatt power plants. If coal-fired, each
of those plants burns 1.43 million tons of coal per year.2
That doesn’t sound like a good idea from an eco perspective, so let’s try
solar power for our light bulbs. If we use current commercially available solar
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technology, we’ll need roughly 50 square kilometers of solar panels, or more
than one-third the land area of either San Francisco or Boston. Hmmm. So,
let’s try wind power instead… We’ll still need one-tenth of all the wind power
produced in the world in 2007, just to keep those new light bulbs on for a few
hours a day.
This is the scale we’re dealing with when we’re talking about a billion con-
sumers of any product or service. Thousands or millions of tons of material.
Thousands or millions of megawatts. And it keeps going. Think about the raw
materials consumed to make those light bulbs, the energy consumed by com-
muting factory workers, the packaging materials, the ships and trucks used
for distribution, and ultimately, the waste that is involved when we have a
billion light bulbs. And if we’re having trouble delivering a single light bulb
to a billion people sustainably, what happens when these billion people want
stoves, refrigerators, TVs, computers, cell phones, radios, and cars? What hap-
pens when they want street lights, low-cost air travel, hotels, and restaurants?
You get the idea.
As engineers, we are already challenged by the environmen.
Action on Air Quality submission 02062014Noel Lock
The document criticizes the UK government's policies around air quality and promotion of diesel vehicles. It argues that government policy has prioritized reducing carbon dioxide emissions over other more dangerous emissions, incorrectly viewing diesel as cleaner than petrol. As a result of promoting diesel, an estimated 1,000 additional British children die each year from air pollution. Moving forward, the document recommends the government learn from other countries' successes in reducing air pollution through a portfolio of technologies and clearer long-term policies rather than constantly changing approaches.
The document discusses the dire threat of climate change according to experts. A senior advisor to the German Chancellor and the EU warns that climate change has reached the "end game" and threatens the "very survival of our civilization." Global temperatures and greenhouse gas emissions are skyrocketing due to industrialization. If business continues as usual, there will be accelerated sea level rise, extreme weather, famines, water shortages and climate refugees leading to war. We have begun the first mass extinction and extermination event in Earth's history. A climate scientist says she is often asked to provide hope but doesn't have any - what is needed is courage, not hope.
Saul Griffith proposes a 3 step plan to address climate change: [1] Choose a target temperature increase limit (e.g. +2°C); [2] Calculate the energy budget per person needed to meet that target; [3] Implement lifestyle changes to reduce energy consumption by 50% or more and transition to clean energy sources. The plan requires global cooperation to change mindsets and industrialize clean energy technologies. While challenging, humanity has the means if there is a shared sense of purpose like the mobilization for World War 2.
So Much Plastic, We Are Drowning In It ZackRobinson9
The document discusses the issue of plastic pollution and efforts to reduce plastic waste. It notes that while plastic has been useful since the 1950s, only 9% has been recycled with most thrown away. Plastic pollution in oceans is destroying habitats and entering the food chain. Some major brands like Nestle and M&S are taking small steps to reduce plastic use but more needs to be done, as retailers like H&M use extensive plastic packaging. Reducing plastic waste will require efforts from both businesses and consumers.
Directions 2007 - Cutting through the noise of climate changesalterbaxter
This document discusses the need for collective action to tackle climate change. It argues that climate change is the biggest threat facing humanity and that both governments and businesses need to do more. While some businesses are beginning to lead on climate change issues, many still do not understand their role. Government needs to help all sectors understand what is expected of them and provide incentives to encourage consumers to make sustainable choices. A universal global approach is needed to effectively address this enormous challenge.
This document discusses the challenges of addressing climate change and transitioning to renewable energy sources on a global scale. It notes that climate change will have severe negative impacts on the world's poorest people by disrupting agriculture. It also explains that reducing the price of energy could do more than any other single factor to reduce poverty. However, transitioning to renewable energy while bringing carbon dioxide emissions to net zero poses enormous technological and logistical challenges. The document analyzes four factors - population, services, energy efficiency, and carbon intensity of energy sources - that must all be addressed to achieve the goal of net zero emissions. It evaluates options like carbon capture and storage, nuclear power, wind/solar/hydro, and concludes that major technological
This document discusses the challenges of addressing climate change and transitioning to renewable energy sources on a global scale. It notes that climate change will have severe negative impacts on the world's poorest people by disrupting agriculture. It also explains that reducing the price of energy could do more than any other single factor to reduce poverty. However, transitioning to renewable energy while bringing carbon dioxide emissions to net zero poses enormous technological and logistical challenges. The document analyzes four factors - population, services, energy efficiency, and carbon intensity of energy sources - that must all be addressed to achieve the goal of net zero emissions. It evaluates potential solutions like carbon capture, nuclear power, wind and solar energy, and concludes that unprecedented innovation is needed
The document proposes the creation of a television network called the Green Network that would educate viewers about environmental issues and solutions through various shows. Some key points:
- The network would be headed by Donald Trump, Bill Gates, Oprah Winfrey, and Dr. David Suzuki and feature shows hosted by celebrities and experts to raise awareness.
- Content would include educational programming for children, information segments, music performances, and contests to actively engage viewers.
- The goal is to widely disseminate knowledge about issues like climate change, pollution, and sustainability to motivate green lifestyle choices.
- High-profile supporters and advertisers from green companies would help the network expand its reach and financial backing over time
The document proposes the creation of a television network called the Green Network that would educate viewers about environmental issues and solutions through various shows. Some key points:
- The network would be headed by Donald Trump, Bill Gates, Oprah Winfrey, and Dr. David Suzuki and feature shows hosted by celebrities and experts to raise awareness.
- Programming would include educational shows for children, information programs about issues like deforestation and wildlife endangerment, and music/entertainment with green themes.
- The goal is to widely spread knowledge about problems facing the planet and actions people can take to live more sustainably in order to encourage changes that could save the environment.
The document summarizes Caroline Dupont's experience at the COY 11 (Conference of Youth) conference in Paris from November 27-29, 2015. The conference, organized by the International Youth Climate Movement, brought together young people from around the world to discuss climate change issues. Caroline attended workshops on topics like sustainable consumption, waste reduction, and simulating climate negotiations. She also helped draft the COY 11 manifesto calling for greater youth inclusion in decision-making. The conference inspired Caroline and highlighted the important role youth must play in building a sustainable future.
The document discusses sustainability and becoming more environmentally friendly or "green". It notes that while the Earth has existed for billions of years, humans have only been around for a few million and have only been unable to drink water or eat anywhere for around 500 years. It advocates working with natural laws like how nature uses only the energy it needs and has no waste. Some steps on the journey to becoming greener mentioned are using biobased raw materials, biomimicry, becoming carbon neutral, improving energy efficiency, and reducing waste. An example is given of a student design challenge to create a biomimicry-inspired backpack tent. The document promotes becoming more sustainable and green as creating a better world.
This presentation curates resources, podcasts and screenshots focusing on our changing climate. What are your go-to resources? What inspires? Favorite buzzwords? We welcome your interaction -- comments, questions, suggestions, shares, clips, favorites, likes and hearts.
- Ron Mader (Las Vegas, 2016)
Some history: This presentation was first created in 2008 to review global initiatives in the realm of climate change. An early version debuted at the Environmental Tourism Forum in Monterrey, Mexico.
More info on the Planeta Wiki
http://planeta.wikispaces.com/climate
http://planeta.wikispaces.com/climatenotes
http://planeta.wikispaces.com/climatecop22
http://planeta.wikispaces.com/climatecop21
November 2015 video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEbgKy57xIU
Carbon per Capita 5 Facts You Need To Know (infographic)Little Climate
Climate change is such a broad and complex issue – many of us struggle to connect the dots to what we do on a daily basis. But, there’s a simple number that gets us to a good start – our carbon dioxide emissions per person (or carbon per capita). Learn about carbon per capita, the difference between Production and Consumption carbon approaches, explore the case study of how Sweden has rapidly decarbonized, and consider the moral issues of the widening climate inequality and future carbon convergence.
The article discusses a man who opened his basement to homeless people on cold nights, in violation of local laws. The city issued him fines for zoning violations. While his actions stemmed from compassion, they broke the law. The article examines the tensions between morality and rule of law in this situation. On one hand, the man helped people in need; on the other, laws aim to protect communities and prevent chaos. There are no easy answers when mercy collides with legal obligations.
The document proposes the creation of a new cable television network called "The Green Network" that would be dedicated to educating viewers about environmental issues and promoting sustainable practices. It would feature programming about climate change, conservation, green technologies and lifestyles. Celebrities like Donald Trump, Bill Gates, Oprah Winfrey and David Suzuki would be involved to help attract investors and audiences. The network is projected to become profitable within 5 years based on revenue from subscriber fees and advertisements.
The document summarizes a short film called "Never Land" about an 8-year-old boy named Noah whose fears about climate change come true when flooding engulfs England. The film is being made by a team of predominantly female filmmakers to raise awareness about climate change. It hopes to engage audiences to take action on climate change through Noah's story of surviving flooding that has swept away his parents and hometown.
Sustainability and Carbon Footprint in ICL- interview from ICL global magazin...Roy Weidberg
Interview with myself and Mr. Tzachi Mor regarding our work on corporate responsibility, environmental improvement and the struggle against climate change, in the ICL organization. Published in ICL's global semi-annual magazine, "Many people- One ICL", January 2016 (published and sent to all 14,500 ICL employees around the world, in 7 different languages).
The report finds that millions of green jobs have already been created globally across key sectors such as energy, construction, transportation, manufacturing, and forestry. Many countries have seen significant growth in renewable energy jobs in particular. However, not all current green jobs meet standards for decent, sustainable work. Barriers also remain such as a lack of needed skills. The transformative shift required for environmental sustainability could generate many more green jobs in the future if the right policies support continued growth in relevant sectors and ensure job quality.
Optimizing Post Remediation Groundwater Performance with Enhanced Microbiolog...Joshua Orris
Results of geophysics and pneumatic injection pilot tests during 2003 – 2007 yielded significant positive results for injection delivery design and contaminant mass treatment, resulting in permanent shut-down of an existing groundwater Pump & Treat system.
Accessible source areas were subsequently removed (2011) by soil excavation and treated with the placement of Emulsified Vegetable Oil EVO and zero-valent iron ZVI to accelerate treatment of impacted groundwater in overburden and weathered fractured bedrock. Post pilot test and post remediation groundwater monitoring has included analyses of CVOCs, organic fatty acids, dissolved gases and QuantArray® -Chlor to quantify key microorganisms (e.g., Dehalococcoides, Dehalobacter, etc.) and functional genes (e.g., vinyl chloride reductase, methane monooxygenase, etc.) to assess potential for reductive dechlorination and aerobic cometabolism of CVOCs.
In 2022, the first commercial application of MetaArray™ was performed at the site. MetaArray™ utilizes statistical analysis, such as principal component analysis and multivariate analysis to provide evidence that reductive dechlorination is active or even that it is slowing. This creates actionable data allowing users to save money by making important site management decisions earlier.
The results of the MetaArray™ analysis’ support vector machine (SVM) identified groundwater monitoring wells with a 80% confidence that were characterized as either Limited for Reductive Decholorination or had a High Reductive Reduction Dechlorination potential. The results of MetaArray™ will be used to further optimize the site’s post remediation monitoring program for monitored natural attenuation.
So Much Plastic, We Are Drowning In It ZackRobinson9
The document discusses the issue of plastic pollution and efforts to reduce plastic waste. It notes that while plastic has been useful since the 1950s, only 9% has been recycled with most thrown away. Plastic pollution in oceans is destroying habitats and entering the food chain. Some major brands like Nestle and M&S are taking small steps to reduce plastic use but more needs to be done, as retailers like H&M use extensive plastic packaging. Reducing plastic waste will require efforts from both businesses and consumers.
Directions 2007 - Cutting through the noise of climate changesalterbaxter
This document discusses the need for collective action to tackle climate change. It argues that climate change is the biggest threat facing humanity and that both governments and businesses need to do more. While some businesses are beginning to lead on climate change issues, many still do not understand their role. Government needs to help all sectors understand what is expected of them and provide incentives to encourage consumers to make sustainable choices. A universal global approach is needed to effectively address this enormous challenge.
This document discusses the challenges of addressing climate change and transitioning to renewable energy sources on a global scale. It notes that climate change will have severe negative impacts on the world's poorest people by disrupting agriculture. It also explains that reducing the price of energy could do more than any other single factor to reduce poverty. However, transitioning to renewable energy while bringing carbon dioxide emissions to net zero poses enormous technological and logistical challenges. The document analyzes four factors - population, services, energy efficiency, and carbon intensity of energy sources - that must all be addressed to achieve the goal of net zero emissions. It evaluates options like carbon capture and storage, nuclear power, wind/solar/hydro, and concludes that major technological
This document discusses the challenges of addressing climate change and transitioning to renewable energy sources on a global scale. It notes that climate change will have severe negative impacts on the world's poorest people by disrupting agriculture. It also explains that reducing the price of energy could do more than any other single factor to reduce poverty. However, transitioning to renewable energy while bringing carbon dioxide emissions to net zero poses enormous technological and logistical challenges. The document analyzes four factors - population, services, energy efficiency, and carbon intensity of energy sources - that must all be addressed to achieve the goal of net zero emissions. It evaluates potential solutions like carbon capture, nuclear power, wind and solar energy, and concludes that unprecedented innovation is needed
The document proposes the creation of a television network called the Green Network that would educate viewers about environmental issues and solutions through various shows. Some key points:
- The network would be headed by Donald Trump, Bill Gates, Oprah Winfrey, and Dr. David Suzuki and feature shows hosted by celebrities and experts to raise awareness.
- Content would include educational programming for children, information segments, music performances, and contests to actively engage viewers.
- The goal is to widely disseminate knowledge about issues like climate change, pollution, and sustainability to motivate green lifestyle choices.
- High-profile supporters and advertisers from green companies would help the network expand its reach and financial backing over time
The document proposes the creation of a television network called the Green Network that would educate viewers about environmental issues and solutions through various shows. Some key points:
- The network would be headed by Donald Trump, Bill Gates, Oprah Winfrey, and Dr. David Suzuki and feature shows hosted by celebrities and experts to raise awareness.
- Programming would include educational shows for children, information programs about issues like deforestation and wildlife endangerment, and music/entertainment with green themes.
- The goal is to widely spread knowledge about problems facing the planet and actions people can take to live more sustainably in order to encourage changes that could save the environment.
The document summarizes Caroline Dupont's experience at the COY 11 (Conference of Youth) conference in Paris from November 27-29, 2015. The conference, organized by the International Youth Climate Movement, brought together young people from around the world to discuss climate change issues. Caroline attended workshops on topics like sustainable consumption, waste reduction, and simulating climate negotiations. She also helped draft the COY 11 manifesto calling for greater youth inclusion in decision-making. The conference inspired Caroline and highlighted the important role youth must play in building a sustainable future.
The document discusses sustainability and becoming more environmentally friendly or "green". It notes that while the Earth has existed for billions of years, humans have only been around for a few million and have only been unable to drink water or eat anywhere for around 500 years. It advocates working with natural laws like how nature uses only the energy it needs and has no waste. Some steps on the journey to becoming greener mentioned are using biobased raw materials, biomimicry, becoming carbon neutral, improving energy efficiency, and reducing waste. An example is given of a student design challenge to create a biomimicry-inspired backpack tent. The document promotes becoming more sustainable and green as creating a better world.
This presentation curates resources, podcasts and screenshots focusing on our changing climate. What are your go-to resources? What inspires? Favorite buzzwords? We welcome your interaction -- comments, questions, suggestions, shares, clips, favorites, likes and hearts.
- Ron Mader (Las Vegas, 2016)
Some history: This presentation was first created in 2008 to review global initiatives in the realm of climate change. An early version debuted at the Environmental Tourism Forum in Monterrey, Mexico.
More info on the Planeta Wiki
http://planeta.wikispaces.com/climate
http://planeta.wikispaces.com/climatenotes
http://planeta.wikispaces.com/climatecop22
http://planeta.wikispaces.com/climatecop21
November 2015 video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEbgKy57xIU
Carbon per Capita 5 Facts You Need To Know (infographic)Little Climate
Climate change is such a broad and complex issue – many of us struggle to connect the dots to what we do on a daily basis. But, there’s a simple number that gets us to a good start – our carbon dioxide emissions per person (or carbon per capita). Learn about carbon per capita, the difference between Production and Consumption carbon approaches, explore the case study of how Sweden has rapidly decarbonized, and consider the moral issues of the widening climate inequality and future carbon convergence.
The article discusses a man who opened his basement to homeless people on cold nights, in violation of local laws. The city issued him fines for zoning violations. While his actions stemmed from compassion, they broke the law. The article examines the tensions between morality and rule of law in this situation. On one hand, the man helped people in need; on the other, laws aim to protect communities and prevent chaos. There are no easy answers when mercy collides with legal obligations.
The document proposes the creation of a new cable television network called "The Green Network" that would be dedicated to educating viewers about environmental issues and promoting sustainable practices. It would feature programming about climate change, conservation, green technologies and lifestyles. Celebrities like Donald Trump, Bill Gates, Oprah Winfrey and David Suzuki would be involved to help attract investors and audiences. The network is projected to become profitable within 5 years based on revenue from subscriber fees and advertisements.
The document summarizes a short film called "Never Land" about an 8-year-old boy named Noah whose fears about climate change come true when flooding engulfs England. The film is being made by a team of predominantly female filmmakers to raise awareness about climate change. It hopes to engage audiences to take action on climate change through Noah's story of surviving flooding that has swept away his parents and hometown.
Sustainability and Carbon Footprint in ICL- interview from ICL global magazin...Roy Weidberg
Interview with myself and Mr. Tzachi Mor regarding our work on corporate responsibility, environmental improvement and the struggle against climate change, in the ICL organization. Published in ICL's global semi-annual magazine, "Many people- One ICL", January 2016 (published and sent to all 14,500 ICL employees around the world, in 7 different languages).
The report finds that millions of green jobs have already been created globally across key sectors such as energy, construction, transportation, manufacturing, and forestry. Many countries have seen significant growth in renewable energy jobs in particular. However, not all current green jobs meet standards for decent, sustainable work. Barriers also remain such as a lack of needed skills. The transformative shift required for environmental sustainability could generate many more green jobs in the future if the right policies support continued growth in relevant sectors and ensure job quality.
Optimizing Post Remediation Groundwater Performance with Enhanced Microbiolog...Joshua Orris
Results of geophysics and pneumatic injection pilot tests during 2003 – 2007 yielded significant positive results for injection delivery design and contaminant mass treatment, resulting in permanent shut-down of an existing groundwater Pump & Treat system.
Accessible source areas were subsequently removed (2011) by soil excavation and treated with the placement of Emulsified Vegetable Oil EVO and zero-valent iron ZVI to accelerate treatment of impacted groundwater in overburden and weathered fractured bedrock. Post pilot test and post remediation groundwater monitoring has included analyses of CVOCs, organic fatty acids, dissolved gases and QuantArray® -Chlor to quantify key microorganisms (e.g., Dehalococcoides, Dehalobacter, etc.) and functional genes (e.g., vinyl chloride reductase, methane monooxygenase, etc.) to assess potential for reductive dechlorination and aerobic cometabolism of CVOCs.
In 2022, the first commercial application of MetaArray™ was performed at the site. MetaArray™ utilizes statistical analysis, such as principal component analysis and multivariate analysis to provide evidence that reductive dechlorination is active or even that it is slowing. This creates actionable data allowing users to save money by making important site management decisions earlier.
The results of the MetaArray™ analysis’ support vector machine (SVM) identified groundwater monitoring wells with a 80% confidence that were characterized as either Limited for Reductive Decholorination or had a High Reductive Reduction Dechlorination potential. The results of MetaArray™ will be used to further optimize the site’s post remediation monitoring program for monitored natural attenuation.
Evolving Lifecycles with High Resolution Site Characterization (HRSC) and 3-D...Joshua Orris
The incorporation of a 3DCSM and completion of HRSC provided a tool for enhanced, data-driven, decisions to support a change in remediation closure strategies. Currently, an approved pilot study has been obtained to shut-down the remediation systems (ISCO, P&T) and conduct a hydraulic study under non-pumping conditions. A separate micro-biological bench scale treatability study was competed that yielded positive results for an emerging innovative technology. As a result, a field pilot study has commenced with results expected in nine-twelve months. With the results of the hydraulic study, field pilot studies and an updated risk assessment leading site monitoring optimization cost lifecycle savings upwards of $15MM towards an alternatively evolved best available technology remediation closure strategy.
Kinetic studies on malachite green dye adsorption from aqueous solutions by A...Open Access Research Paper
Water polluted by dyestuffs compounds is a global threat to health and the environment; accordingly, we prepared a green novel sorbent chemical and Physical system from an algae, chitosan and chitosan nanoparticle and impregnated with algae with chitosan nanocomposite for the sorption of Malachite green dye from water. The algae with chitosan nanocomposite by a simple method and used as a recyclable and effective adsorbent for the removal of malachite green dye from aqueous solutions. Algae, chitosan, chitosan nanoparticle and algae with chitosan nanocomposite were characterized using different physicochemical methods. The functional groups and chemical compounds found in algae, chitosan, chitosan algae, chitosan nanoparticle, and chitosan nanoparticle with algae were identified using FTIR, SEM, and TGADTA/DTG techniques. The optimal adsorption conditions, different dosages, pH and Temperature the amount of algae with chitosan nanocomposite were determined. At optimized conditions and the batch equilibrium studies more than 99% of the dye was removed. The adsorption process data matched well kinetics showed that the reaction order for dye varied with pseudo-first order and pseudo-second order. Furthermore, the maximum adsorption capacity of the algae with chitosan nanocomposite toward malachite green dye reached as high as 15.5mg/g, respectively. Finally, multiple times reusing of algae with chitosan nanocomposite and removing dye from a real wastewater has made it a promising and attractive option for further practical applications.
Improving the viability of probiotics by encapsulation methods for developmen...Open Access Research Paper
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No, we are not Greta Thunberg, and this is not
another »The world is dying in front of our
eyes« talk. Instead, we want to discuss our
role as a creative film production that often
produces greenwashing image films. And why
that made us change our way of producing.
We will dive into our holistic approach of the
green strategy behind our company. And we
will hopefully inspire others to follow our
path, take on responsibility and even make
more profit through sustainability.
In this proposal for our panel talk at SXSW we
want to focus on the topic »green
production in the film industry«. There is a
lot to talk about, a lot to learn, and a lot of
overwhelming facts that will make your brain
smoke. Join us on our journey to finally make
a difference, because we are sure that we all
can only benefit from it.
It’s 2022 and breaking down a system that
seemed to work for so many decades is not
easy. But finally, we have reached a point
where at least it is not a question anymore if
climate change is »real«.
Let’s get to work!
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Proposal for SXSW 2023
by Nadine Kriegelstein
& Julia Lewandowski
the green
extra mile
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We are enablers of a rotten system. Making money by creating beautiful images with a fake
message and promises to our environment, which are never kept. As long as our clients are
happy… Should that really be our only goal?
Nope, we don’t think so. And that’s why we’ve made some changes.
We could have probably done these earlier, but the thing with epiphanies is, that they don’t
come on demand, but mostly as consequences of long and weary personal processes. But
since we’ve had our revelation, we won’t ever go back to producing like we did before.
Didn’t we all laugh about Netflix’ hit movie »Don’t look up« and the ridiculousness of the
scenario of a comet in close sight which people just don’t want to see - the truth is, the joke
is on us. The climate catastrophe is happening, and we are not really doing anything against
it. But as people in the movie and TV industry we have powerful tools to do so. We just
need to use them. And yes, Leonardo DiCaprio is doing his fare share of things, but he won’t
be able to save us on his own. (And maybe he could also cut down his jetsetting lifestyle a
bit, but that’s a different topic).
This talk is about »Green Producing« but we should cut the »Green« and just call it
»Producing« because this way is the only way that is acceptable these times. It’s not something
exceptional, or heroic, it actually should become something very ordinary. The new normal
has to be green. Anything else will lead to our doom. And no, we’re not dramatizing. But talking
about Drama – everything starts with a compelling story. Storytellers, this one is for you.
For example: Researchers at the University of Southern California analyzed 37.453 scripts from
2016 through 2020 looking for climate keywords like »climate crisis« or »deforestation«. Their
foundings showed that only 2.8% or 1.046 scripts, contained any mention of these keywords. By
contrast, the word »dog« was mentioned 13 times more than all 36 climate words combined,
researchers said. As we know – language generates awareness. And movies generate realities.
We have a responsibility, dear writers, why don’t we use it for once?
the problem is quite complex
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So yes, everybody can do their
part. And this is what we can do
in our field of expertise:
Sustainable is the new normal.
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Not only activists like Luisa Neubauer from »Fridays for future« are calling out the
industry to be more responsible in their behavior.
There are some celebrities who use their fame for ecological topics: Not only
Leonardo DiCaprio, but also f.e. Jane Fonda, Shailene Woodley or Robert Redford
are actors who try to lead the fight against the climate crisis. Still the filmmaking
industry is not known for its overall environmental friendliness.
And also most of the prominent environmental activists/actors still indulge in air
and yacht travel and other luxuries of the jet set that are the source of problematic
carbon emissions. The transportation sector accounted for 27% of U.S.
greenhouse gas emissions as of 2020, according to the Environmental Protection
Agency, the largest share by economic sector, followed by electricity production
(25%), industry (24%), commercial businesses and residential homes (13%) and
agriculture (11%).
The motion picture industry has come a long way from the old black and white silent
films to the box office blockbusters we watch today.
Media outlets reported that the production of Mad Max: Fury Road left tire tracks on an
untouched, fragile landscape in Namibia. Film sets have been critized for the amount of
waste they generate and leave behind. Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales
was accused of spilling chemical waste into a creek in Australia.
In that process movie
productions also started
having greater effects on
the environment. Of course,
the impact varies for each
film production, but there
are a few root issues that
contribute to environmental
degradation.
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Source: https://www.europarl.europa.eu
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Also why not raise awareness
for a different lifestyle
and send the protagonists on
a roadtrip per train or
show solar panels on the
roof, on which the action is
happening?
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The Albert »Screen New Deal Report« shows that transport has the largest impact in terms of
carbon emissions, accounting for just over 50% of total emissions for tentpole productions.
Of this, 70% is associated with land transport, and 30% with air travel. Behind these figures is
a tendency for those who work in the industry to prioritise preparedness for unpredictable
circumstances in the tight schedules that are typical for film production.
These numbers are just symbolic in a way of working that is full of well-prepared and
aesthetically pleasing but ecologically irresponsible and often hollow actions. We have to
stop that now. Our world needs less of all that to recover.
Within the industry, the perception of sustainability focuses on issues that seem within reach
and resonate with public interest. For example, a lot of effort is put in to curbing plastic water
bottle use. Yet there is little awareness of the overall impact of the industry and what the key
contributing factors are.
According to a data analysis by Albert, a UK
organization focused on sustainable
filmmaking, a film with a budget of 70
million or more generates, on average, 2840
tons of carbon dioxide equivalent. A little
over half that carbon is generated by travel
alone.
An average day filming equates to more
than one person’s annual carbon footprint.
An average hour filming equates to the
carbon footprint of a return flight from
London to New York.
The Albert Study also reports, that for its
size, the film production industry produces
significant emissions. They refer to a 2006
study from UCLA which shows that relative
to its economic activity in Los Angeles, film
productions makes a larger contribution to
greenhouse gas emissions than the
manufacturing, clothing or hotel industries.
Since 2006 a lot has changed and the
carbon dioxide-contributions of clothing
production for example have skyrocketed –
but nonetheless - the lack of availability of
more recent comparative studies also
indicates how little attention this issue
receives across the industry and society in
general.
The Earth is
a fine place
worth fighting for.
Ernest Hemingway
This is why we as a company have taken serious measures of change. Our green journey
has started a little over a year ago and in cooperation with a consulting firm we have taken a
very close look at our own business model. They showed us how the perception of us as a
company differs from our factual doings and also how we can change that to reduce our
carbon-dioxide footprint. F.e. we are working on transforming our fleet to be as green and
electronic as possible, with our catering we offer strictly vegetarian food options, and
we only use sustainable energy options in our office . Step by step we are implementing
these measures to become more and more sustainable as a company and one day (not so
far in the future) become even carbon neutral.
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This brings us to our case study:
A project that we at Das R&
produced as our own original.
With this we want to point out the
problems with our industry on the
one hand but also give practical
examples, motivation, and hope.
We want to show that every
p ro du ct io n c o mp a ny c a n d o
something about the current
situation.
Our climate is changing -
why aren’t we?
We have lost touch with nature. Even
worse, we also literally destroy it.
The essence of our existence is in danger:
Earth, fire, water, and air - in all their
pristine condition - are affected by
factory farming, waste incineration, plastic
seas, and exhaust gases.
For our own campaign film, we raised the
bar high. Not only should the message be
a proof of our commitment to change but
the whole production needed to be as
green as possible. What this meant:
– Only second-hand styling for our cast
– Vegetarian catering
– Carpools for the crew
– Ressource-efficient set construction
– No AC on set
The film was born out of the idea, that we
need a more holistic approach to our
business models. We cannot limit
ourselves to producing beautiful images in
which we talk about saving the world, if
we don’t take action.
With the help of this independently
financed film we also want to inspire other
businesses and brands to rethink their
behaviour and take responsibility as
earthlings but also entrepreneurs.
Some quotes from the
Executive Producer Lisa Scheid:
»For Das R& the green transformation has
begun quite some time ago. It was a
personal matter to me to change my own
way of working, improve my business
m o d e l a n d m a k e m y e m p l o y e e s
understand the reasons for that. In
investing in our first campaign spot, I
intended to reach a broader audience not
only by our high-level filmmaking but also
the meaning behind it. The world needs
less is only the first step in many and the
cinematic evidence that we really mean,
what we are saying.«
Das R& Case Study:
The World Needs Less
#weneedtogiveafuck
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“Thanks to our Social Media
channels we have the chance
these days to reach a lot of
people around the world with
our work. That’s why we believe
in our own „Originals“ to get
our values out there. With „The
World Needs Less“ we wanted to
m a k e a s t a t e m e n t a n d
furthermore a commitment as
public as possible. Of course,
our green transformation will
take time but step by step we
will get there and while doing
so we will be completely
transparent about our process."
Head of Creative Strategy
Nadine Kriegelstein:
I wanted to help promote a general
sense of urgency around climate change
and our flawed consumerism. It's a
gloomy view of some of our current
global problems - but frankly, not too
far off. This is why we wanted to create
sceneries that weren't rendered in post-
production, but instead realized in-
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underscore the utter reality of our
critical commentaries.
Direcor Axel Stasny
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We believe that climate change and social ethics are topics that need to be taken seriously. At
least we take them seriously. We know that it is our responsibility to act with future
generations on our minds. Our values determine our focus on green and sustainable producing
and creating and distinguish us from other companies. We follow our own strict
sustainable standards on set, as well as in our office and our bar. This behavior got
us rewarded with the Austrian Ecolabel as the first national commercial film production and
shows us that the path we chose is the right one. Nonetheless we constantly reflect to
improve.
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Das R& is a creative production
house that creates film for all
formats: Online platforms,
television, and cinema. It's a place
where people meet to experience
film in each and every moment.
Always with an open mind to try
new things without being afraid of
change. And where sustainability
is not an option but a must.
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Short Introduction of the
- Started working at the age of 17 at Austria’s national broadcaster
- Volunteered in Ghana
- Studied Digital Editing at the NYFA and finished her master’s degree in Digital
Media Management at the creative business school Hyper Island UK.
- Published her thesis THE SECRET OF A HAPPILY EVER AFTER – IN BUSINESS
where she interviewed various CEOs in three different countries.
- Worked on Peter Fonda’s film set for the movie HARODIM while starting her
career as a creative producer.
- Wrote the concept for the intro film for Arianna Huffington’s keynote speech
at Austria’s biggest future talk
- Has won a CCA Venus Award for directing the last tv commercial for the
world-famous charity event LIFE BALL in 2019 and a Telly Award for the
campaign film THE ALLIANCE: #SHEROES.
Julia Lewandowski
- Worked as a journalist for different Austrian magazines & newspapers
- Interned at the European Parliament in Brussels
- Studied communication science in Vienna
- Former deputy editor-in-chief for Austrias biggest weekly female magazine
MADONNA
- Co-created an event series of national Influencer Awards
- Wrote the biography of Cap Verdian Actress and Singer Ana Milva Gomes “Look at
me”
Senior Creative & Development at Das R&
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Nadine Kriegelstein
Head of Creative Strategy at Das R&