The Solutions

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CLIMATE CHANGE SERIES
The Solutions
Eric Jackson ejackson_at_carbonlesspromise.
com
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The problem wasnt caused by a single action
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The solution wont come from a single reaction
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There is no silver bullet Its all silver
buckshot
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Built Environment
Natural Environment
I n t e g r i t y
Operating Environment
Human Environment
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The Natural Environment
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Environmental Services
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The Built Environment
RESIDENTIAL INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL
RESIDENTIAL INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL
CARS
BIKES
TRUCKS
ROADS, BRIDGES
MOTOS
BUSES
PEDS
RAILROADS
TRAINS
PIPES, WIRES
COM
TELE
ELEC
FUEL
AIRPORTS
PLANES
SERVICES
BARGES
SHIPS
RIVERS, PORTS
DAMS
BOATS
DOCKS
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The Operating Environment
Supply
Demand

Consumption
Recycle
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Manufacturing
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Disposal
Land
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Air
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Manufacturing
Water
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Resources
Manufacturing
Extraction
Transportation
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DEMAND Residential Commercial Industrial Recreatio
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Electricity
Fossil Sources
Combustion
Vehicle Fuels
Transport
Metals Cement Plastics Paper
Chemical Production
Buildings Infrastructure
Agriculture
Stuff we discard
Forestry
Stuff we buy and use
Water
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DEMAND Residential Commercial Industrial Recreatio
n
Electricity
Renewables
Combustion
Vehicle Fuels
Transport
Metals Cements Plastics Paper
Chemical Production
Buildings Infrastructure
Agriculture
Stuff we discard
Forestry
Stuff we buy and use
Water
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Supply Solutions
Energy Sources Fuel Electricity
Renewable Biomass Solar Hydro Wind
Fossil Petroleum Natural Gas Coal
Material Sources Buildings Consumables Infrastruct
ure
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Demand Solutions
Energy Efficiency Solutions
Energy Demands
Design Use Solutions
Material Demands
Investment Demands
Clean
Quantity Health
Purchasing Demands
Consumption
Satisfaction
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The Human Environment
What we can plan
Education
Culture
Behavior
Satisfaction
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Our Choices
Personal Behavior Institutional Behavior Corpora
te Behavior
Government Mandates International National Regiona
l State County Municipal
At Home At Work In the World
Voluntary Solutions
Regulated Solutions
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Kyoto Protocol December 1997
signed and ratified
signed, ratification declined
signed, ratification pending
non-signatory
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U.S National Legislation
Lieberman-Warner Senate bill in 2008 did not pass
July 2008
We will likely have new legislation passed by the
end of 2009
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U.S. Regional Initiatives
Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative 10 States in
Northeast September 2008
Western Climate Initiative 7 States, 4 Provinces
August 2007
Midwest Greenhouse Gas Reductions Accord 6
States, 1 Province November 2007
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U.S. States
National Governors Association Declared
Enlibra A Shared Doctrine for Environmental
ManagementMarch 2007
38 States have a climate action plan
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National Association of Counties 2007-08
Platform ....urges congress to aggressively
pursue national and international programs to
develop carbon-neutral energy sources and reduce
greenhouse gas emissions
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U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement March
2005
911 cities so far
42 in Minnesota
82,000,000 citizens
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Corporate Initiatives

• Individual Corporate GHG Plans gt 5000
  Corporations

• U.S. Climate Action Partnership 31 Corporations

• World Business Council for Sustainable
  Development 175 Corporations

• Carbon Disclosure Project 1550 Corporations

• The Climate Group 64 Corporations

• Business for Social Responsibility 250
  Corporations

• Dow Jones Sustainability Index Global, North
  America, USA

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Education Institutional Initiatives

• Association for the Advancement of
  Sustainability in Higher Education gt600 Colleges
  Universities

• Sustainable Endowments Institute gt300
  Universities

• University Leaders for a Sustainable Future gt350
  Universities

• Council of Environmental Deans Directors gt150
  Members

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Health Organizations Initiatives

• World Health Organization

• Environmental Protection Agency

• National Center for Environmental Health

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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Silver Buckshot
Walk, ride your bike Ø
Fuel your car at night Ø
Replace Incandescent Bulbs with Compact
Fluorescent
Install a Programmable Thermostat
Use a smart Power Strips to save wasted
Electricity
Insulate Attics, Walls, Piping, Water-Heaters
Install low-flow Shower Heads and Aerators
Car Pool, drive a Fuel Efficient Car (at least
30Mpg) Ø
Install Instant (tank-less) Hot Water Heaters
Tune up your Car and check Tire Pressure Ø
Switch to Green Power solar panels, purchase
wind power, install geothermal system
Use Public Transportation whenever possible Ø
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Silver Buckshot
Plant a tree Plant a garden Buy locally grown
foods Be thrifty with water Live cooler in
winter Live warmer in summer Consolidate your car
trips Turn off your lights Talk to your
neighbors Talk to your kids
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http//www.trinitylc.org/g3.aspx
Carbon Calculator for your household
Create an Account
Annual Footprint
More Information for help
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Electric History
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