RideAgainstTheLizard

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Volts Podcast - Very interesting geothermal discussion (www.volts.wtf)
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This is a great episode about geothermal, very technical and practical. I'm curious about the fracking side of it - this has been controversial in traditional oil fracking, not only because of the fossil fuel side of it but also the effect it has on nature.

What do you think? Is it a necessary evil if (as they say) it would provide enough energy to last until the heat death of the universe?

Recommendations for rainproof trousers in c/buyitforlife@slrpnk.net
[–] RideAgainstTheLizard@slrpnk.net 2 points 2 weeks ago

Those are the ones I tried, they were definitely the best in terms of price and the mobility was good enough for walking etc. I just found that they got a bit too tight for me in a full squat for example. I did purchase them but ended up returning them, I was very close to keeping them. I'd suggest trying them on/ordering them and see how you feel, and you can always return :)

Recommendations for rainproof trousers in c/buyitforlife@slrpnk.net
[–] RideAgainstTheLizard@slrpnk.net 5 points 2 weeks ago (3 children)

I've been searching for the same thing - a PFA/PFC free shell to go over my regular trousers. I've tried these three and haven't had any luck with any of them:

  • Patagonia Torrentshell: I could hardly take a full stride in these, and sizing up was like wearing oversized parachute pants

  • Marmot equivalent: Much more mobility, but just not enough for me to pedal on a bike without the pants becoming very taut. I fear they'd rip after a while.

  • Outdoor Research equivalent: Satisfactory mobility, but for some reason the ankle cuffs are really wide - water would definitely splash up inside these if you were walking through puddles, so it feels like they miss the mark a little especially considering these are a bit more expensive than the others.

I'm still looking, open to recommendations!

ok doomer in c/memes@slrpnk.net
[–] RideAgainstTheLizard@slrpnk.net 2 points 2 weeks ago

Your chad levels are off the charts 📈

European Alternatives Website in c/europe@lemmy.ml
[–] RideAgainstTheLizard@slrpnk.net 0 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Hopefully if more people switch these issues will have more visibility and potentially be addressed

Analysis: Can Bangladesh’s single-use plastic crackdown succeed? in c/climate@slrpnk.net
[–] RideAgainstTheLizard@slrpnk.net 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Judging by the picture alone things can surely only get better. This is one of those classic cases of a tipping point needing to be reached before an "experimental" solution can be actioned.

Hopefully the solution is actually beneficial and not some "not plastic but still not good" alternative. In Vancouver they banned single use plastic bags for things like food takeout, and instead places now use small fabric bags. Yes they aren't single-use plastic, so they're better, but they might as well still be single-use.

European Alternatives Website in c/europe@lemmy.ml
[–] RideAgainstTheLizard@slrpnk.net 4 points 2 weeks ago (3 children)

Why not?

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European Alternatives Website (european-alternatives.eu)
 

A useful resource for those trying to move away from US owned products and systems

both are good in c/memes@slrpnk.net
ok doomer in c/memes@slrpnk.net
[–] RideAgainstTheLizard@slrpnk.net 1 points 2 weeks ago

I also fantasise about this lol

both are good in c/memes@slrpnk.net
[–] RideAgainstTheLizard@slrpnk.net 0 points 2 weeks ago

Joke's on you I only own a bike 🚲

both are good in c/memes@slrpnk.net
[–] RideAgainstTheLizard@slrpnk.net 0 points 2 weeks ago

I think we're coming at this from different angles - I'm criticizing the response a lot of people have when electric vehicles are brought up, which is "they're bad don't buy them" and usually backed up with a belief that public transport is the solution. The obvious rebuttal in my opinion is that that doesn't work for every area where cars/vehicles are needed, and it's still worthwhile investing in and celebrating the transition of these existing systems. I 100% agree that car density in urban populations is a huge problem and I hate how much cars dominate our lives.

ok doomer in c/memes@slrpnk.net
[–] RideAgainstTheLizard@slrpnk.net 1 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

If you were doing nothing you'd probably feel less fulfilled

ok doomer in c/memes@slrpnk.net
[–] RideAgainstTheLizard@slrpnk.net 1 points 3 weeks ago

At least you're doing your part

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Shoutout to the Beyond Plastics team! (grist.org)
 

Mentioned in the article is a stunt by Beyond Plastics whereby they put GPS trackers in plastic Starbucks cups to see how many actually went to recycling centers. 32 out of 36 went straight to landfill.

I want to hear about similar stunts that ordinary people can perform to highlight issues! If you have any please share them below!

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The fact that most of the car ads I see these days are for electric vehicles - especially trucks - makes me happy (slrpnk.net)
 

What are some other signs you've noticed that signal things are moving in the right direction?

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Environmentally friendlier AND Canadian made. I love it. (slrpnk.net)
 
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U.S. start-up unveils ‘world’s largest’ transparent organic PV window (www.pv-magazine-australia.com)
 

Pretty cool

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Have you heard of the ARK project? (www.youtube.com)
 

I recently came across this video about ARKs (Acts of Restorative Kindness) - small rewilded spaces that form a global rewilded network.

I thought this community would be very interested in this! It was started by an Irish woman and has spread all over the world. You can find the official site here: https://wearetheark.org/

Maybe you already have an ARK that could join the growing collective, or maybe you're interested in starting one.

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Climate Book Recommendations (slrpnk.net)
submitted 4 weeks ago* (last edited 4 weeks ago) by RideAgainstTheLizard@slrpnk.net to c/solarpunk@slrpnk.net
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I've been enjoying climate books recently. I've just finished How to be a Climate Optimist by Chris Turner, and before that The Ecology of Commerce by Paul Hawken.

Are there any books that you consider foundational/required reading for climate issues?

Some users from c/degrowth recommended The Dawn of Everything by David Graeber & David Wengrow and Survival of the Friendliest by Brian Hare & Vanessa Woods which I'm looking forward to checking out.

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Network States - Is this where we're headed? (www.youtube.com)
 

Observing what is currently happening in the US has led me down the Network State rabbit hole. The linked video is a great place to start if you're not already aware of these ideas.

Unfortunately these concepts seem to be cosied up to modern fascism/monarchism, but I do wonder if this is genuinely the likeliest alternative to modern day capitalism. Yanis Varoufakis' idea of technofeudalism seems like another way of viewing this.

Could greener, more altruistic network states co-exist with money and power hungry billionaire-led communities? Or would their greed and ambition be detrimental to the efforts of those trying to save the natural earth?

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Genuine question - is degrowth compatible with human nature? (slrpnk.net)
 

Degrowth is a noble ideal to strive for, and it would certainly mitigate a lot of our current problems if implemented. However, I fear that it is an ideal that can be adopted by the few but not the many. Growth, progress and personal ambition are inherent human traits - it may not be the case for all people, but it is certainly evident in today's society and many societies that have come before. In my opinion, we need solutions and frameworks that most (if not all) personalities can exist within. I worry degrowth is wishful thinking, and would love to hear your thoughts.

All of that said - I believe it is a very worthwhile thought exercise and even if all degrowth principles cannot be implemented, some can and that is what matters.

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