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22:58, 27 December 2024 Elie talk contribs created page Public drying rooms (Created page with "==General concept== thumb|To accommodate people of different heights, the dryers could be arranged like this. Or, the dryers could have extendable hoses. When homeless people get caught in the rain, it can be very hard to dry off (which can lead to hypothermia, lack of sleep, weakened immune systems and more). Homeless shelters might have some laundry facilities, but the lineups ma...")
22:54, 27 December 2024 Elie talk contribs created page Homelessness (Created page with "Category:Problems For an introduction, see: What it's like to be homeless ==Causes== ====Under capitalism==== * High housing prices - {{light|both for renting and for buying}} * Housing shortage ====Under communism==== * '''Any''' bureaucratic technicality that makes some people not "qualify" for having a place to live * Housing shortage ==Extent== * Homelessness statistics by country ==Systemic oppression of homeless people== * No sleeping poli...")
22:43, 27 December 2024 Elie talk contribs created page Problems (Created page with "==Large-scale problems== {{minor|''If you'd like to see something added to this list, please leave a comment on the [[{{TALKPAGENAME}}|talk page]].''}} ===Human=== * Hunger * Homelessness * Overworking * Sweatshops * Racism * War * Loneliness ===Animal=== * Factory farming ===Environmental=== * Climate change * Deforestation * Plastic pollution ==FAQ== ===="Why isn't capitalism listed as a problem?" / "Why isn't communism...")
22:09, 27 December 2024 Elie talk contribs created page Let tenants decide what work should be done (Redirected page to Let tenants decide what work needs to be done) Tag: New redirect
22:06, 27 December 2024 Elie talk contribs created page Environmental footprint of 1 studio per person (Created page with "What's the typical environmental impact of a small "1 ½" apartment with a bed, kitchen and bathroom? Would be nice to estimate for 2 scenarios: 1. Apartment in a new building: * Environmental impact of construction * Environmental impact of heating, cooling, etc. 2. Repurposed housing: * Environmental impact of initial work * Environmental impact of heating, cooling, etc. For the scope of this page, don't won't worry about estimating other l...")
22:06, 27 December 2024 Elie talk contribs created page Different buildings with different standards (Redirected page to Diverse standards for residential buildings) Tag: New redirect
22:06, 27 December 2024 Elie talk contribs created page No expensive cosmetic renovations (Created page with "Just a general principle to help keep the costs of housing low. ==Renovations to '''avoid'''== * Ripping out countertops, floors, ceilings etc., just because they're "old" or look "ugly" or have stains * Getting rid of old furniture that's still usable, just because of wanting something new ==Renovations to NOT avoid== Any maintenance needed for basic functionality: * Fixing broken plumbing * Fixing major electrical problems *...")
22:06, 27 December 2024 Elie talk contribs created page Universal basic housing/Standards (Created page with "What kinds of housing would be suitable for universal basic housing? People have diverse needs, and we need to think about how those needs could be met in a low-{{t2|cost|Note that "cost" can refer to more than just money - there are also environmental costs; also, things take labor to make. Even in a moneyless society, we still need to be frugal in some ways.}} way. ==Ideas so far== ===For people who want to live alone=== A ''studio'' apartment: * i.e. A home th...")
22:06, 27 December 2024 Elie talk contribs created page Basic housing (Redirected page to Universal basic housing/Standards) Tag: New redirect
22:05, 27 December 2024 Elie talk contribs created page Universal basic housing/Capitalism (Created page with "Could universal basic housing work under the current capitalist system? If so, how? {{subst:Question page}}")
22:05, 27 December 2024 Elie talk contribs created page Universal basic housing/Leftism (Created page with "For universal basic housing (UBH) to really work [[../Standards|as well as we'd want it to]], maybe we'd need to overthrow capitalism. For this page, suppose we put aside the general discussion on whether revolution is good or bad - let's just do a thought experiment: How '''''could''''' UBH work, ideally, if we weren't bound to the rules of capitalism? Note that the laws of physics still apply here. * Would it be enough to seize existing vacant housing from banks? *...")
21:45, 15 December 2024 Elie talk contribs created page Fresh air vs efficient heating (Created page with "In the winter, it can be hard to get fresh air in the house without wasting a lot of heat. Here are some ideas: * Don't open the window "just a crack". Instead, open '''all''' the windows at once for just a few minutes, let the air flow through, and then close them completely. This gives you the most bang for your buck - the most air for the least cold. {{talk|TODO: Discuss the physics of why this works - in fact, maybe we still need to do more research first to see whe...")
21:32, 15 December 2024 Elie talk contribs created page Save water (Created page with "thumb|Most water usage is in the production of '''goods'''. Thus, [[frugalism is the most effective way to save water. Home water use comes second in importance.]] thumb|The average American uses ... thumb|Using a liter of hot water has a far worse environmental impact than using a liter of cold water. ==Home water use== {{empty}} ==See a...")
21:30, 15 December 2024 Elie talk contribs created page Frugalism (Redirected page to We can still have nice things, just not replace them so often) Tag: New redirect
21:08, 15 December 2024 Elie talk contribs created page 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")
21:05, 15 December 2024 Elie talk contribs created page 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")
21:02, 15 December 2024 Elie talk contribs created page 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")
20:58, 15 December 2024 Elie talk contribs created page 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")
20:46, 15 December 2024 Elie talk contribs created page 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...")
20:12, 15 December 2024 Elie talk contribs created page 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...")
18:58, 15 December 2024 Elie talk contribs created page 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...")
18:25, 15 December 2024 Elie talk contribs created page 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...")
07:42, 12 December 2024 Elie talk contribs created page Nutrition calculator (Redirected page to the change wiki:Nutrition calculator) Tag: New redirect
03:30, 12 December 2024 Elie talk contribs created page 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...")
15:56, 5 December 2024 Elie talk contribs created page Diverse standards for residential buildings (Created the outline)
05:52, 18 November 2024 Elie talk contribs created page 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> <nowiki> "The average fuel economy for new 2020 model year cars, light trucks and SUVs i...")
05:42, 18 November 2024 Elie talk contribs created page 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...")
05:35, 18 November 2024 Elie talk contribs created page 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...")
04:34, 18 November 2024 Elie talk contribs created page 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...")
04:04, 18 November 2024 Elie talk contribs created page 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=== {{minor|''This list may need expanding:''}} * Grocery stores *...")
06:12, 10 November 2024 Elie talk contribs created page 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...")
06:06, 10 November 2024 Elie talk contribs created page 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.}}")
05:43, 10 November 2024 Elie talk contribs created page 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 '...")
04:41, 10 November 2024 Elie talk contribs created page 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...")
04:16, 10 November 2024 Elie talk contribs created page Is there enough land to scale up wind power? (Created page with " # 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...")
03:09, 10 November 2024 Elie talk contribs created page Template:C (Created page with "<noinclude> Sets the color of text. '''Example:''' <code><nowiki>{{C|#900|'''i wrote this in blooood'''}}</nowiki></code> → '''i wrote this in blooood''' '''See also:''' Template:B - to set the ''background'' color of the text. </noinclude> <includeonly>{{{2}}}</includeonly>")
03:08, 10 November 2024 Elie talk contribs created page Template:B (Created page with "<noinclude> Sets the background color of text. '''Example:''' <code><nowiki>{{B|#FF0|i know how to use a highlighter}}</nowiki></code> → i know how to use a highlighter '''See also:''' Template:C - to set the color of the ''text'' instead of the background. </noinclude> <includeonly>{{{2}}}</includeonly>")
02:10, 10 November 2024 Elie talk contribs created page Slaughterhouses should use carbon MONOXIDE instead of carbon dioxide (Created page with "In mammals, a lack of oxygen is '''not''' what produces the feeling of suffocation. It's actually an excess of CO2 that does. For example, breathing pure nitrogen gas (no oxygen) will lead to unconsciousness and death, without any of the warning signs of feeling suffocated. Carbon monoxide does this even more strongly, as it competes with oxygen in the blood. Slaughterhouses claim to "humanely" anesthetize animals with CO2 before slaughtering them....")
22:36, 9 November 2024 Elie talk contribs created page PGMs required for hydrogen production vs for fuel cell vehicles (Created page with " <tab name="Key terminology"> * '''Electrolysis:''' To turn water into hydrogen & oxygen gases, using electricity. * '''Hydrogen fuel cell:''' {{light|Does the opposite of electrolysis:}} Produces electricity, powered by hydrogen & oxygen, leaves behind water vapor as exhaust. </tab> Electrolysers and fuel cells both require '...")
02:23, 9 November 2024 Elie talk contribs created page Abolish factory farms (Redirected page to Stop factory farming) Tag: New redirect
02:22, 9 November 2024 Elie talk contribs created page Stop factory farming (Created page with "Most meat, dairy and eggs come from factory farms that are "efficient" but '''cruel to animals'''. This page is about what can be done to stop this. ==Overview== * With the amount of animal protein people currently eat (especially in richer countries), it's probably not possible to produce it all without factory farms. Therefore, '''people ''will'' need to eat more plant-based'''. * There could still be ''some'' animal prote...")
22:55, 8 November 2024 Elie talk contribs moved page Redirect unwanted food from businesses/Make it non-perishable to Archive:000/Redirect unwanted food from businesses/Make it non-perishable without leaving a redirect (Huge_refactor)
22:55, 8 November 2024 Elie talk contribs moved page Redirect unwanted food from businesses to Archive:000/Redirect unwanted food from businesses without leaving a redirect (Huge_refactor)
22:28, 8 November 2024 Elie talk contribs created page How much protein could ruminants produce without crops? (Created page with "'''Explore this scenario:''' Suppose that nobody uses any crops as animal feed. Not even crop residues{{x|because those could be used for growing mushrooms instead}}. But that farmers still raise cows/sheep/goats on pasture. Fewer of them, overall{{x|the lower populations can be achieved gradually by farmers choosing to not breeding as many. No need to envision a massive culling}}. How much animal protein (from meat & milk) could this produce?...")
21:52, 8 November 2024 Elie talk contribs created page How much carbon could be sequestered, best case rewilding scenario? (Created page with "Suppose we successfully stop food waste and make the food supply more plant-based, so that we can feed the world with '''half as much crop land''' as the status quo. The other half could be rewilded in any suitable way (grasslands, forest, etc). How much carbon could that sequester? {{light|There are 2 parts to the "how much":}} # How much carbon ''per year'' during the beginning years? #* '''For scale''', this should be compared to the worl...")
21:07, 8 November 2024 Elie talk contribs created page Reforestation (Created page with "'''Reforestation''' is the act of regrowing of wild forests, to help undo some of the effects of deforestation. ==Discussions== * How much carbon could be sequested, best case rewilding scenario? * To increase the potential amount of land that could be reforested: Reduce the amount of land required to feed the world. ==See also== * Rewilding (the more general term for rebuilding natural habitats of any kind)")
21:07, 8 November 2024 Elie talk contribs created page Rewilding (Created page with "'''Rewilding''' is the rebuilding of natural habitats, to help undo some of the effects of habitat loss. ==External links== {{empty}} {{talk|TODO: Add some links here as a guide for how to rewild your land or something.}}")
20:47, 8 November 2024 Elie talk contribs created page Deforestation (Created page with "Category:Problems thumb|Forests are typically cleared by burning. thumb|Most rainforest destruction is to make room for pasture to raise cows. '''Deforestation''' is the destruction of forests. ==Causes== ===Land use=== Forests are cleared so that the land can be used for some ''purpose''. In most cases, it's to make '''farm land'''. * Global land...")
04:30, 8 November 2024 Elie talk contribs created page Minerals if all vehicles were electric (NMC lithium-ion) (Created page with "==Quick estimate== {{empty}} {{talk|Gotta factor in both the passenger vehicles and the commercial vehicles - total battery capacity. TODO: figure out a reasonable way to estimate this}} ==See also== * Minerals if all vehicles were electric (LFP batteries)")
04:30, 8 November 2024 Elie talk contribs created page Minerals if all vehicles were electric (LFP batteries) (Created page with "==Quick estimate== {{empty}} {{talk|Gotta factor in both the passenger vehicles and the commercial vehicles - total battery capacity. TODO: figure out a reasonable way to estimate this}} ==See also== * Minerals if all vehicles were electric (NMC lithium-ion)")