Re:60 years later, is it time to update the Drake equation?
by robocat on Tuesday May 18, 2021 @07:46PM
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> I think I have all the energy I need to be honest.
“2018, global energy-related CO2 emissions rose 1.7% to a historic high of 33.1 Gt CO2.”
Only thinking of your electricity or transport needs is missing all the other CO2 sources you rely on for your civilisation. For example you eat: “Globally, the fertiliser industry is responsible for about 1.5% of annual carbon emissions, largely because 95 per cent of production relies on natural gas as a feedstock.”.
The easiest proxy for measuring your energy usage is simply the amount you spend annually, which is usually closely related to the amount you earn. Most of our energy usage is hidden throughout our economy, due to our reliance upon our society.
“2018, global energy-related CO2 emissions rose 1.7% to a historic high of 33.1 Gt CO2.”
Only thinking of your electricity or transport needs is missing all the other CO2 sources you rely on for your civilisation. For example you eat: “Globally, the fertiliser industry is responsible for about 1.5% of annual carbon emissions, largely because 95 per cent of production relies on natural gas as a feedstock.”.
The easiest proxy for measuring your energy usage is simply the amount you spend annually, which is usually closely related to the amount you earn. Most of our energy usage is hidden throughout our economy, due to our reliance upon our society.