Talk:Chem395:February 15 discussion
This will be the fourth in the discussion series. See Chem395:Unit_3 for background.
Agenda
- We will begin by discussing areas of applied science research that may bear fruit in the near future with new technologies to aid the transition to sustainability.
- Later in the session we will consider pure science research, which may lead to some long term developments towards sustainability.
Discussion
Is everyone here? Walkerma 16:03, 15 February 2008 (EST)
- I'm here Murphy44 16:03, 15 February 2008 (EST)
Jesse's around so I'll start: Which areas of technology do you think we will need to develop by 2020?
Here!J-Fed 16:08, 15 February 2008 (EST) 16:08, 15 February 2008 (EST)
- I think that the areas concerning agriculture, food science and transportation will need to be developed. J-Fed 16:09, 15 February 2008 (EST)
- Transportation systems are A major considerationMurphy44 16:11, 15 February 2008 (EST)
- I think that research should be done in the areas of re manufacturing, this would minimize waste and increase sustainabilityMurphy44 16:10, 15 February 2008 (EST)
OK, Jesse, what developments are needed for agriculture? Try and be as specific as possible. Walkerma 16:11, 15 February 2008 (EST)
- Good point chris, re-manufacturing is essential to this process! J-Fed 16:11, 15 February 2008 (EST)
- There need to be major changes in the policies concerning development, macro-economics and enviornmental policy to start with. AGENDA 21 even talks about committes and new oversight policies to address these issues. J-Fed 16:14, 15 February 2008 (EST)
- Changes how? More or less zoning? Land trusts? Green incentives?Murphy44 16:15, 15 February 2008 (EST)
What I want to know is what technology do we need - we'll deal with politics etc elsewhere. Walkerma 16:15, 15 February 2008 (EST)
- One of the biggest things I see is the rich-country subsidies. These cause the farmers of lower income nations to lose out on production and causes increased poverty. J-Fed 16:16, 15 February 2008 (EST)
