It's not easy, but nothing that's really amazing is ever easy.
The rise of the dinosaurs came after volcanic eruptions led to conditions which wiped out 95% of the species on earth with a global temperature rise of about 7. o. C. The strike of a meteor led to the mass extinction of the dinosaurs and the rise of mammals.A rise of 3-5. o.
C may be enough to see the end of hominids, us..I feel my own responsibility for the situation.I have consumed, benefitted from cheap energy, travelled on business and for pleasure to far flung places.
My lifetime carbon footprint will be in the top 25% of the world population despite my efforts now to minimise it.I have three children who are very aware and are taking decisions which will mean their impact on the world will be positive.. What should I do in this contrite state?
Should I wear a hair shirt, carry around my guilt, or go and live like a hermit?.
The reality is that no matter how much I do personally, on my own, it will have a completely negligible effect on the problem.1. solvents.. Offsite re-cycling was deemed to have many complexities that reduced the focus on this course of action.
Burning or oxidation remains a method of waste management which deals with the toxicity of the chemicals, however despite energy extraction it is perceived as very wasteful of high value chemicals..Collectively it was felt that there were clear obstacles which slowed the changes and transitions.
From the uncertainty of changing economics, the regulatory systems inhibiting change, and a backlash to sustainability without credible economics..Despite these hurdles, there was agreement in the room that there was a vision across the industry and this was expressed as: -.
(Editor: Quiet Detergents)