Imagine if we consumed things like we lived in 1940s peacetime (no plastic, smaller houses, less stuff), but had the technology of today (renewables, internet for remote working, efficient electric vehicles). We'd be a lot closer to meeting those targets and probably happier too.
Ha! No. My parents were born in the 40s. They were both one of three kids. Then they had four kids. I'm doing my bit for the planet by having no kids. But I do have a Jack Russell!
Imagine if we consumed things like we lived in 1940s peacetime (no plastic, smaller houses, less stuff), but had the technology of today (renewables, internet for remote working, efficient electric vehicles). We'd be a lot closer to meeting those targets and probably happier too.
With 6 kids?
Ha! No. My parents were born in the 40s. They were both one of three kids. Then they had four kids. I'm doing my bit for the planet by having no kids. But I do have a Jack Russell!
You're quite right Alex, I was joking. We need to wind it right back and live simply, re learn to network and cooperate with our neighbours.