Apples! The solution to so many of the world's problems? Love it! I wonder if we are brainstorming ideas, could the local library come into the equation? I know I've saved a lot of money borrowing books, videos, tools, and seeds from the library. They also have air conditioning so on hot days, I don't need to cool down the house. I can just pop over there and read a book in the cool.
This reminds me of Bill's quote: 'Though the problems of the world are increasingly complex, the solutions remain embarrassingly simple. The greatest change we need to make is from consumption to production, even if on a small scale, in our own gardens.' Seeing this, the biggest impacts are related to owning up to things that should be instinctive to us - food,heat... This is why I love permaculture, it is a peaceful and quite revolution that makes our lives better in every way. To garden!
The people behind the Carbon Footprint movement eventually won't let you grow anything. After they introduce a Global Carbon tax, and take away your Cows, they will start Taxing and taking away your garden and eventually any means to grow anything will be illegal and a crime.
You're making some significant assumptions. I and you probably are among those lucky enough to have the land, light, and related resources that a garden requires and to have the time, strength, and energy to operate one. Gratitude is in order, but so is honesty about the practical limitations.
What does one do with production without consumption? It’s more a matter of what is being produced, how it is being produced, is there an authentic need and demand for it, and where do the products end up.
Planting apple trees.. How simple! That's one I'm going to start doing. Going pooless is a small carbon footprint reducer but I'm liking the buying less stuff and rubbing less whoknowswhat to my skin! My curls also love it!
Cold water won't get them clean, you need hot water to remove stains; you'll be buying new clothes more often if you don't use hot water to wash, but line drying does save more than half of that. You're missing the point. Planting a few trees out does that by far.
At the end, it sounds like you're implying that if you do nothing besides plant the seeds from an apple every day, you will jump from average carbon positive to significantly carbon negative. I would like to see some more about this. I know it's in some of your podcasts. Any links?
I came up with that on the fly a couple of years ago while I was being interviewed for a british podcast. Later I polished the math to get "100 tons". For now, I think we discuss it mostly here permies.com/carbon
An Apple does sound nice… and growing a tree that my neighbors could eat from? That would feel really good- better than being guilted for using a disposable cup to drink my coffee out of. Earth therapy ❤
It is a conundrum. Yes, CO2 is plant food, however, if it is kept below, say 500 feet in elevation, it would be vastly more advantageous, and readily available. However, when it is spread all over the atmosphere, across the entire planet, where it is not being sequestered back into the ground, is where people are having issues with its existence.
Interesting, haven’t heard about surface CO2 remaining low compared to 500 ft and above. Real question for me is whether dialling back anthropomorphic carbon emissions will drive any kind of planetary changes. Two often quoted ideas regarding this: 1) temps lead atmospheric CO2 and 2) at 400 ppm the planet is near an all time low (and 2b… changes at this low amount, 0.04%, are unlikely to be the cause of warming). A counter argument goes something like this… warming, for whatever reason, is driving planetary changes we are not prepared for. In other words the planet may be on a course to change things to which nature will adapt but humans may not be able to. And then there is the timing issue. From a probabilistic point of view, modifying your personal “carbon footprint” may give you the warm and fuzzies, but it’s highly unlikely to make a difference in anything. Now, growing your own food and planting trees does contribute to two very important things, a cleaner environment and a nutrient rich diet. All for those! And considering 30-40% of food is wasted with the current distribution system, it’s very likely that gets an improvement… unless your efforts produce super-abundance and you’re unable to get rid of it fast enough. But then again, you’d likely compost that, so it gets a bit complicated 😂. Sidebar: building models is great fun, predicting by them has been utter folly so far.
Too bad we can't stop the sun from changing our weather systems. If only we could go backwards into the ice age a little, then pause it there where it is most comfortable.
This is not true, the Planet is quite adept at regulating CO2 and transferring it where it needs to be. All the Co2 doesnt just hang out up in the Stratosphere. There's this thing called weather that mixes up the air and all the Co2 eventually gets assimilated. Carbon Footprint is propaganda and false.
@@vesc1389 I agree, anything people do "to reduce their carbon footprint", is just to pat themselves on the back. Have you noticed the news stories that are coming out attacking home gardens as having higher carbon emissions than industrial farms? Humans are the carbon the World Economic Forum really wants to reduce.
I realize that "going pooless" is Wheaton humor, but what in the world does it have to do with carbon dioxide? The claim that washing with only water "saves" a quarter ton of CO2 sounds specious. What's the source of that claim?
The amount of hot water saved in shower time is profound. And the amount of electricity to heat that water is substantial. The numbers we use are for montana, which uses a lot of coal power.
@@heathboeddeker5401 For a minute and a half video, i think i did a really good job. I cannot put 600 hours of content into a minute and a half. And, I respect that your video on this topic would be different.
Sometimes it's the littlest thing that makes a difference! Thank you for sharing this.
I love that Paul Wheaton always shares such do-able ideas. It's amazing how even the little things can really help.
I want to show this video to all my friends!! This is beautiful! Thank you so much for doing this!!
An apple a day keeps Paul Wheaton at bay. I'll be munching on a Pink Lady apple and saving the seeds this morning. Thanks Paul. :)
Haha - I just got in from potting up a tray of seedlings grown from pink lady apples. And a couple of quince, just for good measure...
Apples! The solution to so many of the world's problems? Love it!
I wonder if we are brainstorming ideas, could the local library come into the equation? I know I've saved a lot of money borrowing books, videos, tools, and seeds from the library. They also have air conditioning so on hot days, I don't need to cool down the house. I can just pop over there and read a book in the cool.
So ready to build a rocket mass heater!
This reminds me of Bill's quote: 'Though the problems of the world are increasingly complex, the solutions remain embarrassingly simple. The greatest change we need to make is from consumption to production, even if on a small scale, in our own gardens.' Seeing this, the biggest impacts are related to owning up to things that should be instinctive to us - food,heat... This is why I love permaculture, it is a peaceful and quite revolution that makes our lives better in every way. To garden!
To garden!!
The people behind the Carbon Footprint movement eventually won't let you grow anything. After they introduce a Global Carbon tax, and take away your Cows, they will start Taxing and taking away your garden and eventually any means to grow anything will be illegal and a crime.
Yes, to garden!!!
You're making some significant assumptions. I and you probably are among those lucky enough to have the land, light, and related resources that a garden requires and to have the time, strength, and energy to operate one. Gratitude is in order, but so is honesty about the practical limitations.
What does one do with production without consumption? It’s more a matter of what is being produced, how it is being produced, is there an authentic need and demand for it, and where do the products end up.
Planting apple trees.. How simple! That's one I'm going to start doing. Going pooless is a small carbon footprint reducer but I'm liking the buying less stuff and rubbing less whoknowswhat to my skin! My curls also love it!
🌱💚 Thank you for this, Paul.
Doing laundry in cold water and hanging up to dry rather than using the dryer! I did not know it was so easy to make a impactful change!
And cheaper than a Testla too!
Cold water won't get them clean, you need hot water to remove stains; you'll be buying new clothes more often if you don't use hot water to wash, but line drying does save more than half of that.
You're missing the point.
Planting a few trees out does that by far.
Probably the majority of the people in the world do that already.
Amazing! Thank you.
Looks like this is achievable.
Beautiful work Paul. This short is a masterpiece. This is so needed to reach the masses. Thank you. I greatly appreciate all you do.
Hey, that woman in the video still shot at the end is super cute; is she a permie?
Thanks for the suggestions to lower my carbon footprint. I'm on it!
Great reminder that some things are not as "carbon saving" than others.
ok. time to get out the drying rack. rocket mass heater is still in the works
At the end, it sounds like you're implying that if you do nothing besides plant the seeds from an apple every day, you will jump from average carbon positive to significantly carbon negative. I would like to see some more about this. I know it's in some of your podcasts. Any links?
I came up with that on the fly a couple of years ago while I was being interviewed for a british podcast. Later I polished the math to get "100 tons". For now, I think we discuss it mostly here permies.com/carbon
Not produce children save 58 tons
At 1:25 - I think that cat is saying "oh, burying your poop?"
Ahahaa, yep! :D
The cat supervisor says you may proceed.
How about rotational grazing to build topsoil and sequester carbon in the soil?
Dying is a huge carbon reducer. In addition to fertilizing the soil! Who’s volunteering to go first for the sake of the cause? 😬
Look up “Green Burial.”
Those stupid fucking lightbulbs ruined the discussion of carbon footprint for 10 years lol..
An Apple does sound nice… and growing a tree that my neighbors could eat from? That would feel really good- better than being guilted for using a disposable cup to drink my coffee out of. Earth therapy ❤
More CO2 means a greener planet, and a more hospitable environment (less death) for more humans.
It is a conundrum. Yes, CO2 is plant food, however, if it is kept below, say 500 feet in elevation, it would be vastly more advantageous, and readily available. However, when it is spread all over the atmosphere, across the entire planet, where it is not being sequestered back into the ground, is where people are having issues with its existence.
Interesting, haven’t heard about surface CO2 remaining low compared to 500 ft and above. Real question for me is whether dialling back anthropomorphic carbon emissions will drive any kind of planetary changes. Two often quoted ideas regarding this: 1) temps lead atmospheric CO2 and 2) at 400 ppm the planet is near an all time low (and 2b… changes at this low amount, 0.04%, are unlikely to be the cause of warming). A counter argument goes something like this… warming, for whatever reason, is driving planetary changes we are not prepared for. In other words the planet may be on a course to change things to which nature will adapt but humans may not be able to. And then there is the timing issue. From a probabilistic point of view, modifying your personal “carbon footprint” may give you the warm and fuzzies, but it’s highly unlikely to make a difference in anything. Now, growing your own food and planting trees does contribute to two very important things, a cleaner environment and a nutrient rich diet. All for those! And considering 30-40% of food is wasted with the current distribution system, it’s very likely that gets an improvement… unless your efforts produce super-abundance and you’re unable to get rid of it fast enough. But then again, you’d likely compost that, so it gets a bit complicated 😂.
Sidebar: building models is great fun, predicting by them has been utter folly so far.
Too bad we can't stop the sun from changing our weather systems. If only we could go backwards into the ice age a little, then pause it there where it is most comfortable.
This is not true, the Planet is quite adept at regulating CO2 and transferring it where it needs to be. All the Co2 doesnt just hang out up in the Stratosphere. There's this thing called weather that mixes up the air and all the Co2 eventually gets assimilated. Carbon Footprint is propaganda and false.
@@vesc1389 I agree, anything people do "to reduce their carbon footprint", is just to pat themselves on the back. Have you noticed the news stories that are coming out attacking home gardens as having higher carbon emissions than industrial farms? Humans are the carbon the World Economic Forum really wants to reduce.
I realize that "going pooless" is Wheaton humor, but what in the world does it have to do with carbon dioxide? The claim that washing with only water "saves" a quarter ton of CO2 sounds specious. What's the source of that claim?
The amount of hot water saved in shower time is profound. And the amount of electricity to heat that water is substantial. The numbers we use are for montana, which uses a lot of coal power.
Then add in the plastic bottles and weird chemicals... A vinegar rinse is fast and glass... And bars are better!
Disappointed to not see using hemp for insulation or in construction mentioned Sir.
I'm more of a mycellium insulation guy
@@paulwheaton so you allow your own bias control what you use for demonstration , Got it Sir .
@@heathboeddeker5401 For a minute and a half video, i think i did a really good job. I cannot put 600 hours of content into a minute and a half. And, I respect that your video on this topic would be different.
One ride in a private jet is more than what I produce in a year.
True. And you have the power to erase several private jet runs. You don't have to, but you know how.
Hii