Tyndall Center Director Anderson: Rapid Emissions Reduction Hard: 4-6C Far, Far Worse

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2. Not only can we not have economic growth, ...

after cutting our consumption, it would have to be through a complete redesign of the economy.

The immediate shifting away from global commerce, and redistribution of capital to local economy that requires less transportation. A shift from centralized energy production and electric generation to point of use, while accepting some hours might require little or no power usage, other than residential heating. More multi family housing with shared commons for laundry, food preparation, and such. A partial conversion to a barter economy for local production and services, eliminating the middle man whenever possible.

This lists just a few of the changes needed of the economy. As well, responding changes would be needed in individual lifestyle, and individual perceptions of where and how true happiness is realized. If not happiness, then an acceptable level of contentment.