We're constantly being confronted by the folly of Homo sapiens which, it seems, is now evolving rapidly into Homo stupidis. Adding to the evidence is the ABC report this morning that the NSW government is colluding with the dirty energy sector in forcing Koalas into extinction. Even the cute & cuddly aren't immune from humans' onslaught.
Thanks for the link to this unsettling & disturbing reminder, zosterops.
Most parts of a solar module can be recycled including up to 97% of certain semiconductor materials or the glass as well as large amounts of ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Some private companies and non-profit organizations are currently engaged in take-back and recycling operations for end-of-life modules.
That's one of the reasons why they're rare & endangered, Night Parrot.
I wonder what programmes are run to provide alternatives to rare & endangered meats, to protect the rare & endangered, to enable people to see benefit in conserving the rare & endangered, to inform people of the role, if any, the rare & endangered play in their well-being. Are any of these the answer?
That's an interesting one Woko. In the case of Cambodia, the whole system is so corrupt that you would have to replace almost the whole government, from the top down, in order to start and maintain effective conservation programs. The poor in the provinces are really poor and its pointless preaching to them about conservation when they are hungry. They will literally kill and eat anything that moves. The leaders of the country, and the rich and powerful, have no morals nor conscience and by example they teach the population that money is god. Meanwhile destruction of forests, land grabbing and killing of wildlife continues and accelerates. Pressure from NGO's based in the country and international organisations may provide some relief in the very long term, but I am not optimistic about that.
Is there any chance the tourist industry can play a role in Cambodian conservation? Or is that a pipe dream? It seems a shame to write off a country's conservation values due to rampaging Homo stupidis. Sadly, there's only so much that can be done.
We're constantly being confronted by the folly of Homo sapiens which, it seems, is now evolving rapidly into Homo stupidis. Adding to the evidence is the ABC report this morning that the NSW government is colluding with the dirty energy sector in forcing Koalas into extinction. Even the cute & cuddly aren't immune from humans' onslaught.
Thanks for the link to this unsettling & disturbing reminder, zosterops.
What's dirty energy?
What's clean energy?
Cheers Beef.
"Dirty energy" is the term now being used to describe energy derived from fossil fuels & which exacerbate climate change.
"Clean energy" is energy derived from renewable sources. E.g. solar energy.
Are solar panels recyclable?
Is that what renewable means?
I understand why coal is called dirty, because it comes out of the ground.
Cheers Beef
Are you just stirring?
soakes
Olinda, Victoria, Australia
Just interested in a topic I'm not sure about.
Cheers Beef.
http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/3005/end-of-life-pv-then-what-recycling-solar-pv-panels/
Most parts of a solar module can be recycled including up to 97% of certain semiconductor materials or the glass as well as large amounts of ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Some private companies and non-profit organizations are currently engaged in take-back and recycling operations for end-of-life modules.
M-L
This is one way of using clean heat.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2F6cdduedX4
Many houses in Europe are heated using Geothermal Heating.
M-L
Nice information thanks for that!
Cheers Beef
Nor the rare and endangered....
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/medium-rare-or-risk
That's one of the reasons why they're rare & endangered, Night Parrot.
I wonder what programmes are run to provide alternatives to rare & endangered meats, to protect the rare & endangered, to enable people to see benefit in conserving the rare & endangered, to inform people of the role, if any, the rare & endangered play in their well-being. Are any of these the answer?
That's an interesting one Woko. In the case of Cambodia, the whole system is so corrupt that you would have to replace almost the whole government, from the top down, in order to start and maintain effective conservation programs. The poor in the provinces are really poor and its pointless preaching to them about conservation when they are hungry. They will literally kill and eat anything that moves. The leaders of the country, and the rich and powerful, have no morals nor conscience and by example they teach the population that money is god. Meanwhile destruction of forests, land grabbing and killing of wildlife continues and accelerates. Pressure from NGO's based in the country and international organisations may provide some relief in the very long term, but I am not optimistic about that.
Oh, dear, Night Parrot. Not a pretty picture.
Is there any chance the tourist industry can play a role in Cambodian conservation? Or is that a pipe dream? It seems a shame to write off a country's conservation values due to rampaging Homo stupidis. Sadly, there's only so much that can be done.