User contributions for Elie

15 December 2024

• 20:0820:08, 15 December 2024 diff hist +143‎ N Plastic vs food waste ‎ Created page with "There's sometimes a '''tradeoff''' between food waste and plastic packaging waste. ===Examples=== {{empty}} ==See also== * Food waste"
• 20:0520:05, 15 December 2024 diff hist +407‎ N Create new walkable neighborhoods ‎ Created page with "When it comes to walkability, a common move is to gentrify areas that already have things in walking distance. But this often becomes a zero-sum game, barely increasing the housing supply at all (or when it does, it's by densifying areas that are already dense enough). Instead, we should bring the walkability to other areas. ==Actions to take== {{empty}} ==See also== * Lower the cost of housing" current
• 20:0220:02, 15 December 2024 diff hist +235‎ N Low-cost construction ‎ Created page with "This page is for ways to build housing cheaper than the status quo (relative to typical "first-world" housing costs). ==Ways== * Shipping container homes ''This list needs expanding.'' ==See also== * Lower the cost of housing" current
• 19:5819:58, 15 December 2024 diff hist +467‎ N Subdivide housing ‎ Created page with "==Why== In some parts of the world (such as Canada & USA), houses are traditionally quite big but there's a housing shortage. There's also a mismatch: Single people outnumber single-person-sized homes by 3-to-1. Subdividing is one way to increase the housing supply without so much expensive{{x|and resource-intensive}} new construction. ==How== * Subdivide houses into duplexes * Subdivide into studios ==See also== * Lower the cost of housing"
• 19:4619:46, 15 December 2024 diff hist +1,236‎ N Don't demolish existing buildings ‎ Created page with "==Status quo, and why it's a problem== {{empty}} {{talk|Older homes & buildings are demolished to make room for new ones {{pbr}}~ In some cases, it barely increases the housing supply at all {{pbr}}~ And when it does, it does so very inefficiently. For the same amount of materials & labor, they could have kept the old ''and'' built the new {{pbr}}~ Huge environmental footprint - even when you factor in the land use {{pbr}}~ Drives up the price of materials {{pbr}}~ Drive..." current
• 19:2319:23, 15 December 2024 diff hist 0‎ Make housing affordable and sustainable ‎No edit summary
• 19:1219:12, 15 December 2024 diff hist +497‎ N Universal basic housing ‎ Created page with "'''Universal basic housing''' is the idea that everyone should be guaranteed at least a place to live. There would be some standard of basic housing (i.e. 1 bedroom per person) available to everyone for free{{x|or to be more pedantic: paid for by tax dollars}}. And of course you can still live larger if you pay for your own housing. ==Viability== {{empty}} ==Implementation== {{empty}} ==Actions to take== {{empty}} ==See also== * Universal basic income * Lower..."
• 17:5817:58, 15 December 2024 diff hist +1,016‎ N Ergonomic phone use ‎ Created page with "'''Problem:''' The way that most people use their phones - if used too much - can cause '''bad posture''' and '''bad eyesight'''. {{talk|TODO: Link to pages explaining ''how'' phone use can cause these problems.}} ==Solutions== ===Quick solution=== * Use reading glasses {{talk|TODO: Explain this in more detail}} * Use your phone while laying in bed, on your back, no pillow, holding the phone in the air. That way your spine is straight. '''''Note:''' This might not work..." current
• 17:2517:25, 15 December 2024 diff hist +552‎ N Let tenants decide what work needs to be done ‎ Created page with "Landlords are known to renovate '''too much''' and also '''not enough''' (both are true): * On one hand, they often neglect important repairs while charging ever-higher rents. * On the other hand, they often spend good money on renovations that tenants don't want or need. ==Examples of the problem== ===Unnecessary renovations=== {{empty}} ===Neglected work=== {{empty}} ==''Solution:'' '''Democratize''' the decision-making process== ===The idea=== {{empty}} ===How it co..."
• 17:1217:12, 15 December 2024 diff hist +53‎ Make housing affordable and sustainable ‎ →‎Physical

12 December 2024

• 06:4506:45, 12 December 2024 diff hist +5‎ File:nutritionCalculator-naturalVegan1.png ‎ Updated domain name current
• 06:4506:45, 12 December 2024 diff hist +5‎ File:nutritionCalculator-lowCarb1.png ‎ Updated domain name current
• 06:4206:42, 12 December 2024 diff hist +42‎ N Nutrition calculator ‎ Redirected page to the change wiki:Nutrition calculator current Tag: New redirect
• 06:4106:41, 12 December 2024 diff hist +162‎ Nutrition ‎No edit summary
• 06:3506:35, 12 December 2024 diff hist +5‎ the change wiki:Nutrition calculator ‎No edit summary current
• 06:2306:23, 12 December 2024 diff hist +232‎ Nutrition ‎No edit summary
• 06:0406:04, 12 December 2024 diff hist +287‎ Nutrition ‎No edit summary
• 05:3405:34, 12 December 2024 diff hist +1,063‎ Nutrition ‎No edit summary
• 02:3302:33, 12 December 2024 diff hist +1‎ Nutrition ‎No edit summary
• 02:3202:32, 12 December 2024 diff hist −3‎ Nutrition ‎ →‎"Bad carbs" (sugar) vs "good carbs": fixed bracket mistake
• 02:3002:30, 12 December 2024 diff hist +4,847‎ N Nutrition ‎ Created page with "'''This page is going to ruffle a few feathers.''' There are so many misconceptions about nutrition out there - try to put all that aside when reading this page - try to rebuild an understanding from scratch. {{talk| Or maybe I should say: ''Temporarily'' put aside what you've heard before about nutrition - and when you're done reading the page, ''then'' think about how the stuff you heard before fits into this more solid framework. Idk if thats the most concise way to s..."

5 December 2024

• 20:5420:54, 5 December 2024 diff hist +2,928‎ Diverse standards for residential buildings ‎ Filled in most sections current
• 14:5614:56, 5 December 2024 diff hist +589‎ N Diverse standards for residential buildings ‎ Created the outline

28 November 2024

• 01:2701:27, 28 November 2024 diff hist +303‎ Is this still ok to eat? ‎No edit summary current

25 November 2024

• 08:2208:22, 25 November 2024 diff hist +2,592‎ Minerals if all vehicles were electric (NMC lithium-ion) ‎ →‎Quick estimate

24 November 2024

• 20:5420:54, 24 November 2024 diff hist +445‎ Is this still ok to eat? ‎No edit summary

18 November 2024

• 04:5204:52, 18 November 2024 diff hist +974‎ N Public transit ‎ Created page with "==What makes a good public transit system== {{empty}} ==Compared to carpooling== {{light|'''On average:'''}} A carpool with '''5''' people is about as fuel-efficient as a city bus with '''39''' people: {{dp |<nowiki>car.fuel_economy</nowiki> |<nowiki>25.4 miles per gallon gasoline</nowiki> |<nowiki>Gas mileage of an average American new car</nowiki> |<nowiki> Citation:</nowiki><br /><nowiki> "The average fuel economy for new 2020 model year cars, light trucks and SUVs i..." current
• 04:4204:42, 18 November 2024 diff hist +4,559‎ N Walkability/New construction ‎ Created page with "If walkability is achieved by building brand-new neighborhoods, how long would it take to "break even" considering the carbon emissions of the construction & materials? ==Answers== {{answer|~~~~| Simplified model: * Consider the carbon footprint of making a new building, per person living there. * Assume a full extreme lifestyle change: people go from "USA average" amount of driving, to zero driving. In such a case, it would take about '''7 to 8 years''' to pay itse..." current
• 04:3504:35, 18 November 2024 diff hist +2,008‎ N Walkability/No demolition ‎ Created page with "==The problem== Some cities are known to demolish perfectly good buildings in the name of walkability. Ideally, this should be avoided, because: * There's already a housing shortage. * Materials & labor are not unlimited either. * Construction has an environmental footprint. * For the same cost & resources used, they could have built the new homes elsewhere and left the old ones intact. That would help more to increase the overall housing supply. ===Why it happ..."
• 03:3403:34, 18 November 2024 diff hist +642‎ N Housing shortage ‎ Created page with "Category:Problems ==FAQ== ===="How is there a shortage when vacant homes outnumber homeless people?"==== Homelessness is one problem. Inadequate housing is another: Single adults outnumber single-sized homes 3-to-1 in some places. Many people would like to live alone but can only afford to live with roommates or even ex-partners. Also, some families live in units with too few bedrooms. Repurposing vacant housing would certainly help - it might..." current
• 03:0403:04, 18 November 2024 diff hist +1,551‎ N Walkability ‎ Created page with "==Why== __NOTOC__ Cars are a major contributor to climate change. Electric cars are not necessarily better for the environment in the near future. If neighborhoods were designed better, people wouldn't need to drive so much. ==General principles== ===Things to have within walking distance<!--from homes-->=== {{minor|''This list may need expanding:''}} * Grocery stores *..." current
• 02:0102:01, 18 November 2024 diff hist +62‎ Reduce the need for driving ‎No edit summary current

15 November 2024

• 14:3314:33, 15 November 2024 diff hist +27‎ Template:Answer ‎No edit summary current
• 14:1214:12, 15 November 2024 diff hist +1,955‎ How much protein could ruminants produce without crops? ‎No edit summary

10 November 2024

• 05:3205:32, 10 November 2024 diff hist +160‎ Template:Rare earth ‎No edit summary current
• 05:1205:12, 10 November 2024 diff hist +4,973‎ N Nuclear power ‎ Created page with "==Summary== Considering the different types of nuclear power, it seems that '''thorium power''' is the one with the least problems. Here's a comparison: {|class='wikitable' !rowspan='2' |Type of nuclear power !colspan='3' |Problems if scaled up |- !Fuel scarcity !Weapons proliferation !Nuclear waste |- |Conventional nuclear power {{light|(status quo)}} |{{rcell}} Problem |Low risk |{{rcell}} Problem |- |Conventional small nuclear reactors |{{rcell}} Problem..."
• 05:0605:06, 10 November 2024 diff hist +257‎ N Template:Rare earth ‎ Created page with "{{t2|rare earth|Note that the term "rare earth" is a ''category'' of elements, named a long time ago when they were thought to be scarce. Turns out they are not as scarce as previously thought.<!-- TODO: {{pbr}}There are 17 rare earth elements (REEs): -->}}"
• 04:4304:43, 10 November 2024 diff hist +1,717‎ N EROI ‎ Created page with "'''EROI''' stands for "'''energy return on investment'''". {{minor|Even in a world without money, EROI would still matter just as much.}} Definition: <code>EROI = energy_returned / energy_invested</code> ==For energy sources== EROI is an essential factor in determining whether an energy source is viable or not. The EROI has to be a lot greater than '''1''' (otherwise it would never "break even"). ==For energy storage== The EROI of any energy storage will always be '..." current
• 03:4103:41, 10 November 2024 diff hist +570‎ N Wind power ‎ Created page with "Category:Energy sources ==Discussions== * {{B|#FF05|Is there enough land to scale up wind power?}} * Are there enough rare-earth metals to scale up wind power? * {{B|#FF05|How badly would wind turbines affect wildlife if scaled up?}} * {{B|#FF05|What could provide enough seasonal energy storage?}} * How much energy to build a wind turbine -vs- how much energy it generates * /CROI|Carbon emissions of building a wind turbine -vs- carbon it s..."
• 03:3503:35, 10 November 2024 diff hist 0‎ Template:C ‎No edit summary current
• 03:3503:35, 10 November 2024 diff hist 0‎ Template:B ‎No edit summary current
• 03:1803:18, 10 November 2024 diff hist +15‎ Is there enough land to scale up wind power? ‎No edit summary
• 03:1603:16, 10 November 2024 diff hist +994‎ N Is there enough land to scale up wind power? ‎ Created page with "<!-- PREAMBLE: Wind power requires a lot more land than solar, for the same amount of energy output. But the land is not as directly affected, compared to solar panels which block the sun (which interferes with the growth of any plants that need a lot of sun). --> # If wind turbines were installed on all suitable '''crop land''' on Earth, how much power would it generate? How would it compare to the electricity we'd need fo..."
• 03:0303:03, 10 November 2024 diff hist 0‎ Code:make-nutrition0.9-url-from-sql-results.html ‎ new domain name current
• 02:5702:57, 10 November 2024 diff hist +95‎ Code:food1.sql ‎ new domain name current
• 02:4702:47, 10 November 2024 diff hist +101‎ Archive:000/Draft:Lithium-ion batteries/Minerals ‎No edit summary current
• 02:2802:28, 10 November 2024 diff hist +102‎ Template:P2 ‎No edit summary current
• 02:2702:27, 10 November 2024 diff hist +110‎ Template:T2 ‎No edit summary
• 02:2302:23, 10 November 2024 diff hist +236‎ Template:Talk ‎No edit summary
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