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Re: Ask HN: What actions did you take against climate change?

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Post by luxpir »

kite_and_code wrote: post #6
luxpir wrote: post #3

Watched Seaspiracy and questioned my "plenty more fish in the sea" assumptions. Corollary is much of the plankton and motion of creatures in the oceans helps to absorb CO2 an order of magnitude more than rainforests. Which of course are also being decimated. Haven't watched it yet but here's Gates on the matter in new interview: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=XbZX6uj8K_M More discussion is needed. Especially in IT whe…

Very interesting! Never heard about it! Do you know if there are already "buy your own plankton" companies similar to "plant a tree"? From what you say it seems like this might have a higher ROI. Also, is my hunch right that we have more space/capacity in the sea rather than on land?

I don't know if this is one we can buy our way out of. Not buying, seafood in particular, seems to be the most obvious solution at this stage. At least until more sustainable practices are more widespread and stocks have restored.

Plant based food companies are probably stocks to watch in coming years.

Re: Ask HN: What actions did you take against climate change?

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Post by kite_and_code »

luxpir wrote: post #21
kite_and_code wrote: post #6

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Very interesting! Never heard about it! Do you know if there are already "buy your own plankton" companies similar to "plant a tree"? From what you say it seems like this might have a higher ROI. Also, is my hunch right that we have more space/capacity in the sea rather than on land?

I don't know if this is one we can buy our way out of. Not buying, seafood in particular, seems to be the most obvious solution at this stage. At least until more sustainable practices are more widespread and stocks have restored. Plant based food companies are probably stocks to watch in coming years.

Makes sense.

Regarding the stocks: anything that you are thinking of in particular? Might be a great, immediate way to have an impact, too.

Re: Ask HN: What actions did you take against climate change?

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Post by luxpir »

__tobals__ wrote: post #19

- Watched "cowspiracy" ~2 yrs ago and other documentaries (like "seaspiracy" ~ 1 week ago) to question my food consumption. 4h invest - basically turned vegetarian (like 99,99%) in 2014 - joined avaaz.org to sign petitions. 30 mins per month invest - I'm a minimalist and avoid buying new stuff, avoid buying furniture altogether - Use the bike to get to work - did a sticker campaign in 2014 to raise awareness about ou…

Minimalism is the other one I'm looking at, for past decade or so. Not as far along as I'd like yet in terms of stuff, but consumption is way down. Clothes, equipment, etc. Making things work for longer, DIY repairs, primarily buying used goods.

But the system is totally geared against all this. If someone or a group could reverse even parts of consumer culture it'd be a potentially huge win for the planet. And for people's sanity.

Re: Ask HN: What actions did you take against climate change?

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Post by fsflover »

kite_and_code wrote: post #14
fsflover wrote: post #13

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Those of high impact: one less child, car-free, avoiding flights, plant-based diet (but not 100%).

Great, thank you. I am wondering: how many children do you have by now?

I prefer not to disclose that.

Re: Ask HN: What actions did you take against climate change?

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Post by fsflover »

rurban wrote: post #18

Took an energy contract with wind, no nuclear and less coal/gas/oil. When: A decade ago. Effort: 5$ ? Something like that.

> no nuclear

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=26603464

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=26673987

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=24874421

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=24324974

Re: Ask HN: What actions did you take against climate change?

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Post by kite_and_code »

__tobals__ wrote: post #19

- Watched "cowspiracy" ~2 yrs ago and other documentaries (like "seaspiracy" ~ 1 week ago) to question my food consumption. 4h invest - basically turned vegetarian (like 99,99%) in 2014 - joined avaaz.org to sign petitions. 30 mins per month invest - I'm a minimalist and avoid buying new stuff, avoid buying furniture altogether - Use the bike to get to work - did a sticker campaign in 2014 to raise awareness about ou…

Very interesting, thank you! I also agree that awareness is a massive one!

When I hear sticker campaign I immediately think of all the stickers that are put somewhere where they are maybe tolerated but most likely not asked for. Often being not allowed.

Not doing any implicit accusations but I am wondering if you found a way that was legal? Or if you have ideas for "accepted" ways to raise awareness?

Re: Ask HN: What actions did you take against climate change?

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Post by kite_and_code »

throwaway3b03 wrote: post #24

Inaction has a much bigger impact than action in its effect. The most positive effect one can have is being poor or living like one, living in a 3rd world country. Homeless people are truly heroes compared to all people in this thread for instance.

I agree with what you say. Anything that you want to share that you did yourself, too or are you living in a 3rd world country yourself? Or maybe are homeless?
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