Amory Lovins

I cannot help but post a link to an article on Economist.com  [click here].  Amory Lovins from the Rocky Mountain Institute has been very persistent in the face of doubt from others.   His approach can be described as developing holistic technological solutions that help address the urgency for energy efficiency and now the need to address climate change. 

Lovin's work is comparable to ideas and concepts behind Technacy;  i.e. Using knowledge  intellegently to re-organise (agent)  the way things are done (Technical systems and devices)  for the purpose of creating technologies that meet needs, wants and requirements whilst apportioning appropriate value for the eco-resource.

Additionally, Lovins presented some interesting ideas about his Work at 2005 TED conference. Including the idea that less than 1% of the energy produced by an automobile is actually used to transport the person.

International work in sustainability

Perhaps it is a gross generalisation, but formal education systems can be the last front of change within society [some subject areas more than others].  There has been 20+ years of work done in the area of sustainability, economy etc. Yet this knowledge has in some ways yet to be adequately diffused and accurately represented into Technology Classrooms.  

I thought I might post this title as example of some of the Work being done internationally in Science and technology  and Sustainable development.  Follow the links to read articles free online.

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Retreating from an Ocean onslaught

A new study has revealed that measurements taken of the planets rising oceans were inadvertently innacurate.  Unfortunately the correction does not look any better.  click here to read the article 'Scientific sleuths find seas warming, rising faster  This is a great example of how even when someone, highly skilled with a technology to take measurements, it remains open to error.  Interestingly, it was the disciplined logic and thinking that provided insight to correct the knowledge. 

And while on the topic of climate change and rising seas

It seems some people are concerned enough about climate change that they are thinking about how developing a "managed retreat" away from a rising sea.  Though not all fancy the idea. Dare I suggest to notice the profession of one of those who object????