I always pay attention to exciting updates about nuclear power, but I refuse to take my eyes off the prize. I’m watching for signs we’re getting to that Solarpunk future we need. The NuScale reactor sounds pretty cool, but it’s time to ask the solarpunk question: What’s nuclear fusion gonna take? We’re not there, yet….
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Let’s now discuss getting to Solarpunk – and the need to address leaders versus ‘greeders.’ We’re not going to get to a solarpunk future until we’ve addressed the resistance to change that prevents us from human progress. We can’t address resistance until we teach people to accept and assimilate change at a cultural level. I’mma…
Some interesting solarpunk tech to start your week – fungus-based materials are coming online as a simple, biodegradable alternative to styrofoam and leather. They’re currently in the market as handbags, flooring and sound-proofing acoustic panels. It’s also been experimentally used to build larger structures such as benches, coffins, composting toilets and even buildings. Take a…
