Arguably most medical advances aren't actually that much good for
anything other than making profit for various large
conglomerates... It's various other socio-political things that have a
greater impact on our live and our environments (sticking with the green
theme).
Best wishes,
-- Andrei
On Wed, Aug 02, 2017 at 04:09:18PM +0200, jay ginn wrote:
> I cant help wondering - do we really need ovens, whether electric or gas? Arent there more economical ways to feed ourselves well?
> Do we really need hairdryers at all?
>
> Perhaps i question this (as well as refrigerators, private cars, dishwashers, washing machines, power mowers, fitted carpets, central heating and much more) because we managed very well without them up to about 1960, since when they have been perceived as necessary for 'normal' life.
>
> But now, recognising the finite character of the planet, shouldnt we reconsider?
>
> As an ecosocialist, i am not opposed to technology but believe we can select what is appropriate (Schumacher) to human needs and the planet,s capacity. So i heartily welcome the advent of eg contraception, efficient bicycles, electric buses and trains, radio and most medical advances, but dont see the need to import tons of 'stuff' including food that can be grown in UK. Are bananas, pineapples, mangoes, mange-tout, ..... necessary for a healthy, enjoyable diet? Anyone for a Cox's orange apple?
> Anyone for a circular economy?
>
> Jay
>
> > On 1 Aug 2017, at 12:32, Kornbrot, Diana <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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> > Hi
> >
> > Turns out that gas ovens have MUCH better carbon footprint than electric ovens. the ovens rather than the hobs.
> > So if many choose gas UK [or worldwide] carbon footprint would improve, but How much??
> > Need statistics on purchase of gas and electric ovens in UK the last few years.
> > Have some gas numbers, but cannot find anything for electric.
> > PLEASE HELP
> > In US electric: gas~4:1
> >
> > Zillion of stats on: a domestic supply, b: cars
> > there is a lot of info. out there on choice of main fuel for mains supply
> >
> > I think appliances are also important [as she puts away her 2000 watt hair dryer and contemplates that she SHOULD have used a 500 watt one]
> >
> > best
> > Diana
> >
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