Robert K. Musil's Hope for A Heated Planet

BAU
“Business as usual would not work in a world where oil demand would inevitably drop.”

1995 Chris Fey CEO of Shell oil stated “There is clearly a limit ot fossil fuel.”

2.5 to 1.7 kwh consumption rate decline in five years while doubling production.

“Clean-Air Cool Planet also offers easy-to-buy carbon offset tags form Native Energy, a renewable wind power company owned by Native Americans.”
109

“…That, even if enacted would not , would not prevent the worst of climate change.”
109

But both political change and grassroots organizing need clear focal points that affect people’s personal lives.”
p. 109.

Jerome Ringo NWF: National Wildlife Federation
“It is we humans, not just wildlife, who are harmed by pollution and climate change.”

“It must stop….minorities and poor people are especially hard hit.”
p. 110

“These include more jobs, a stronger economy, and renewed moral leadership.”
110-111.

“Why don’t environmentalists ever have picture’s of people.”
Bishop James Malone of Ohio

Campus and Youth organizations
1.2 million signatures in a 1995 (spring-fall) for Environmental Bill of Rights
FTN -- McKibben -- NWF Campus Ecology Program
119-122

New England states
Governor Pataki, RGGI—Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative,

and California State Action
Governor Schwarznegger building on Gov, Brown Jr.s Energy Commission
State legislature passed the 200r Bill reducing carbon dioxoide emissions by 25% by 2020 – first such state to do so – Fran Pavley
125

“may signal the crumbling of of the final obstacle to a truly strong environmental and climate change movement.”
129

in defeat
“They opted to give even greater priority to influence through electoral politics.”
Ibid

New savvy
Sierra Club + CV + Garden Clubs of America + Green Groups = 2006 Congressional victory for conservationists

Note the Rhetoric
“a new healthy energy future.”
“preventing global climate change”

“The time is short. As scientists and environmentalists like point out, the planet does not care if we take action. Ike Noah…it is all up to us.”

What is needed is an end to the false distinctions between the personal and the political…the spiritual and the secular.”

“We need credible …calls to stop global climate change, create new energy polices.. . .”
“A simple set of policy prescriptions.. . .as well as a set of actions you and your family and friends can take at home and in your community.”
129

“The economy, health care, education and of course national security remain vital.”
129

“What we say and do about new, clean, and healthy energy sources with no greenhouse gas emissions or toxic wastes can make all the difference.”
154.

155

fossil fuels and nuclear power

“we also use energy pretty inefficiently.”

“The question is how fast can we change our energy system and how far can we go with nonfossil fuels?”
Ibid.

“More and more Americans are aware that we are nearing a dangerous tipping point for climate change.”
155

“three decades” to transition from gas lamps and horse to cars and electricity – so he says.

1886-1916, would have to be his dates (though 40-50 is more realistic) 1901 -31 he uses from Spindletop. Texas reserve to cars.
155-56

Renewables—wind and solar power
156

More energy efficient cars and fuel
Hybrids have been the first sensible step,
Page 160

The Brazillian picture is important –as—the world’s klargest user and producer of ethanol.

Once cellulosic ethanol becomes more common and processes for processes for biomass such as using grasses…are widely used (here) ethanol use can rise sharply.”
164

The built environment and sprawl
166

Green Buildings
171

Future Energy Policy Scenarios
175

“The reserves of renewable energy that are technically accessible globally are large enough to provide about six times more power that the world currently consumes—“
pp. 180-181

“no one can say we do not have options…to quickly turn around the US economy and its carbon emissions.”
181

	Hope for a Heated Planet: How Americans are fighting global warming and building a better future
Robert K. Musil
	Robert Musil, Hope for a Heated Planet 10 CHAPTERS Understanding Climate Change Home, Home on the range The Power of the Carbon Lobby Framing and talking about global warming Assessing the Big Greens: Start over or Build from Strength The New Climate Movement Where do emissions and energy come from? Energy Futures Creating Hope: What you can do Hope for a Heated Planet: Policy and Politics Notes p. 225 The book is best used to mine for ways to cope – perhaps a Chart of the capable ways to cope – A) mitigation, versus B) adaptations

	Solutions in Hope for a Heated Planet -- Musil 130-154 Chapter 6 The New Climate Movement (post 2001) Cool Companies. p. 104 Toyota, 3M, Dupont, Lockheed Martin, United Technologies, “These are huge institutions difficult to change overnight.” p. 105 Lakoff compared to Wack – a Shell Oil manager BAU “Business as usual would not work in a world where oil demand would inevitably drop.” 1995 Chris Fey CEO of Shell oil stated “There is clearly a limit ot fossil fuel.” “. . .the contrinutions of alternative, renewable energy supplies.” p. 105. “decentralized use of power.” 105-106 TABC Toyota Auto Body California – ong Beach assembly & Fremont plant 2.5 to 1.7 kwh consumption rate decline in five years while doubling production. Variable speed motors 106 Interfaith Center for Corporate Responsibility ICCR faith-based investors 108 “Clean-Air Cool Planet also offers easy-to-buy carbon offset tags form Native Energy, a renewable wind power company owned by Native Americans.” 109 “…That, even if enacted would not , would not prevent the worst of climate change.” 109 But both political change and grassroots organizing need clear focal points that affect people’s personal lives.” p. 109. Jerome Ringo NWF: National Wildlife Federation “It is we humans, not just wildlife, who are harmed by pollution and climate change.” “It must stop….minorities and poor people are especially hard hit.” p. 110 “These include more jobs, a stronger economy, and renewed moral leadership.” 110-111. Faith Based movements NRPE 111-119 “Justice, Peace and the integrity of creation.” 115 “Why don’t environmentalists ever have picture’s of people.” Bishop James Malone of Ohio Campus and Youth organizations 1.2 million signatures in a 1995 (spring-fall) for Environmental Bill of Rights FTN -- McKibben -- NWF Campus Ecology Program 119-122 Cool Cities 122-126 New England states Governor Pataki, RGGI—Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, capped CO2 emission 2009-2015 10% reduction by 2019 creating a market in carbon emissions covered northeastern power plants and California State Action Governor Schwarznegger building on Gov, Brown Jr.s Energy Commission State legislature passed the 200r Bill reducing carbon dioxoide emissions by 25% by 2020 – first such state to do so – Fran Pavley 125 New National Campaigns Laurie David. 128 Growing Political Action “may signal the crumbling of of the final obstacle to a truly strong environmental and climate change movement.” 129 in defeat “They opted to give even greater priority to influence through electoral politics.” Ibid New savvy Sierra Club + CV + Garden Clubs of America + Green Groups = 2006 Congressional victory for conservationists Note the Rhetoric “a new healthy energy future.” “preventing global climate change” “The time is short. As scientists and environmentalists like point out, the planet does not care if we take action. Ike Noah…it is all up to us.” What is needed is an end to the false distinctions between the personal and the political…the spiritual and the secular.” “We need credible …calls to stop global climate change, create new energy polices.. . .” “A simple set of policy prescriptions.. . .as well as a set of actions you and your family and friends can take at home and in your community.” 129 “The economy, health care, education and of course national security remain vital.” 129 economy education < -------------------------------------- > national security health care “give you and the rest of us real hope.” p. 129 Where do Emissions and Energy come from? Chapter 7 Where Does Pollution Originate 130 “What we say and do about new, clean, and healthy energy sources with no greenhouse gas emissions or toxic wastes can make all the difference.” 154. Energy Futures Chapter 8 155 fossil fuels and nuclear power “we also use energy pretty inefficiently.” “The question is how fast can we change our energy system and how far can we go with nonfossil fuels?” Ibid. “More and more Americans are aware that we are nearing a dangerous tipping point for climate change.” 155 “three decades” to transition from gas lamps and horse to cars and electricity – so he says. 1886-1916, would have to be his dates (though 40-50 is more realistic) 1901 -31 he uses from Spindletop. Texas reserve to cars. 155-56 Renewables—wind and solar power 156 More energy efficient cars and fuel Hybrids have been the first sensible step, Page 160 The Brazillian picture is important –as—the world’s klargest user and producer of ethanol. Once cellulosic ethanol becomes more common and processes for processes for biomass such as using grasses…are widely used (here) ethanol use can rise sharply.” 164 The built environment and sprawl 166 Green Buildings 171 Future Energy Policy Scenarios 175 “The reserves of renewable energy that are technically accessible globally are large enough to provide about six times more power that the world currently consumes—“ pp. 180-181 “no one can say we do not have options…to quickly turn around the US economy and its carbon emissions.” 181
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Hope for a Heated Planet:

Robert K. Musil