I am wondering why so few reads. Hopefully more folks will tune in. I hope they don't wait until there's a crisis. Unfortunately I think that's what it's going to take for the earth's various populations to become aware.
I'm in Western Australia and SO pleased to have found your YouTube channel.
Thank you.
(Yep, my potatoes are also crap. Dunno. Perhaps they need more water.)
I do know how to grow potatoes. I didn't show (for lack of time and more important questions) but our: garlic, hazelnuts, tomatoes, kale, herbs, onions, cabbage, squash, etc are doing great (plus this year is crazy for wild berries - blackberries and such). In any case, time has - for sure - become my most limited variable
I don't understand how the algorithms etc work but we're having people look into it. I think the fact its not monetized and we don't accept subscription $ here (so far) downregulates them.
Given the state of world geopolitical chaos across multiple fronts including Russia, China & the middle east please can we get another update from Chuck Watson? Thanks
A little bit of hero worship hete: Thanks so much Nate for everything you do. I'm so much more aware now because of you. From growing my own vegetables, living more simply, appreciating nature and not cooking with plastic utensils. I've read most of your guests books and built new connections from your influence. At the beginning my mental health took a deep dive, as this can be confronting for the unprepared, perhaps 1 of the stages of grief? But reading Jane McGonical's book: Imaginable how to see the future coming has helped me to cope and build a tribe of support. Perhaps you might be able to invite her as a future guest? Thanks again for everything
I have followed your thoughts since you were on the oil drum and agree with much that you say. Thanks for trying to change the world step by step.
One way that I have found to cope is doing small things. A small investment in a co-operative building a small windfarm 18MW that then reduces your energy bills slightly, so while being a hedge against high methane gas prices you also feel that something positive has been done to reduce the UKs carbon output in the electricity grid.
With only small amounts of cash to invest in change the next move will be to rip out the gas fire and replace it with an electric heater, it is not good for indoor air quality but is only a supplementary heat source.
Heating will be the biggest problem in the UK in reaching a 2000 watt society,let alone anything lower, as the housing stock is such low quality. As an example solid brick walls are difficult to insulate and insulation on the interior takes away from room space when housing here is the most restricted and smallest floorspace in Europe.
Will not be trying to grow potatoes here as the soil is probably contaminated as coal mining used to take place all around and I keep finding iron slag, a problem from 250 years of industrialisation.
Also, how you are with the ducks, that's how I am with puppies and kittens. I love animals too, and have been making a point of helping the fauna in my little yard. This fall I intend to put out straw for the deer to bed down behind the fence for a windbreaker. I saw them there last year and I want to help them out.
Nate, I value these conversations at Frankly episodes. I may not understand or comprehend all of it, but I enjoy the discussions about actionable items.
I sure hope someday I'm at a farmers market and can tell you in person. Have a great week!
Nate, thanks for what you do! I do a lot of reading and research on climate change and ecology. However, I get important new information from your selection of guests and interview format. Among my favorites: Simon Michaux, Jean-Marc Jancovici, Gaya Herrington, Patrick Ophuls and Corey Bradshaw. All great!
I really liked your question of what a 2000 or 500 watt society looks like. I'm sure there are plenty of examples from around the world. And what are some big steps towards less usage? And what are the energy "ratings" of the ultra-wealthy? Private jets, luxury goods, etc.
thanks. Energy ratings of wealthy are part of a power dynamic. I doubt those will go away until energy surplus goes away - I am keen to interview people in a 2000 watt society - if you have suggestions please reach out - thanks
If only things could be simple. ;)
Cheers for engaging with the people, Nate!
I am wondering why so few reads. Hopefully more folks will tune in. I hope they don't wait until there's a crisis. Unfortunately I think that's what it's going to take for the earth's various populations to become aware.
I'm in Western Australia and SO pleased to have found your YouTube channel.
Thank you.
(Yep, my potatoes are also crap. Dunno. Perhaps they need more water.)
I do know how to grow potatoes. I didn't show (for lack of time and more important questions) but our: garlic, hazelnuts, tomatoes, kale, herbs, onions, cabbage, squash, etc are doing great (plus this year is crazy for wild berries - blackberries and such). In any case, time has - for sure - become my most limited variable
I don't understand how the algorithms etc work but we're having people look into it. I think the fact its not monetized and we don't accept subscription $ here (so far) downregulates them.
thanks for your comment
gday mate!
Given the state of world geopolitical chaos across multiple fronts including Russia, China & the middle east please can we get another update from Chuck Watson? Thanks
chuck is abstaining from future interviews but Jeffrey Sachs is up next week
A little bit of hero worship hete: Thanks so much Nate for everything you do. I'm so much more aware now because of you. From growing my own vegetables, living more simply, appreciating nature and not cooking with plastic utensils. I've read most of your guests books and built new connections from your influence. At the beginning my mental health took a deep dive, as this can be confronting for the unprepared, perhaps 1 of the stages of grief? But reading Jane McGonical's book: Imaginable how to see the future coming has helped me to cope and build a tribe of support. Perhaps you might be able to invite her as a future guest? Thanks again for everything
Dan from Sunshine Coast Australia
I have followed your thoughts since you were on the oil drum and agree with much that you say. Thanks for trying to change the world step by step.
One way that I have found to cope is doing small things. A small investment in a co-operative building a small windfarm 18MW that then reduces your energy bills slightly, so while being a hedge against high methane gas prices you also feel that something positive has been done to reduce the UKs carbon output in the electricity grid.
With only small amounts of cash to invest in change the next move will be to rip out the gas fire and replace it with an electric heater, it is not good for indoor air quality but is only a supplementary heat source.
Heating will be the biggest problem in the UK in reaching a 2000 watt society,let alone anything lower, as the housing stock is such low quality. As an example solid brick walls are difficult to insulate and insulation on the interior takes away from room space when housing here is the most restricted and smallest floorspace in Europe.
Will not be trying to grow potatoes here as the soil is probably contaminated as coal mining used to take place all around and I keep finding iron slag, a problem from 250 years of industrialisation.
Also, how you are with the ducks, that's how I am with puppies and kittens. I love animals too, and have been making a point of helping the fauna in my little yard. This fall I intend to put out straw for the deer to bed down behind the fence for a windbreaker. I saw them there last year and I want to help them out.
Nate, I value these conversations at Frankly episodes. I may not understand or comprehend all of it, but I enjoy the discussions about actionable items.
I sure hope someday I'm at a farmers market and can tell you in person. Have a great week!
Nate, thanks for what you do! I do a lot of reading and research on climate change and ecology. However, I get important new information from your selection of guests and interview format. Among my favorites: Simon Michaux, Jean-Marc Jancovici, Gaya Herrington, Patrick Ophuls and Corey Bradshaw. All great!
I really liked your question of what a 2000 or 500 watt society looks like. I'm sure there are plenty of examples from around the world. And what are some big steps towards less usage? And what are the energy "ratings" of the ultra-wealthy? Private jets, luxury goods, etc.
thanks. Energy ratings of wealthy are part of a power dynamic. I doubt those will go away until energy surplus goes away - I am keen to interview people in a 2000 watt society - if you have suggestions please reach out - thanks