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)

Technologies like better waste processing plants and recycling facilities nation wideMurphy44 16:16, 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)

So have our nation produce only the food we need for our selfs and/or export the rest?Murphy44 16:18, 15 February 2008 (EST)

Jesse, what technology will be needed to improve agriculture? Walkerma 16:18, 15 February 2008 (EST)

How about things like Green Pest control methodsMurphy44 16:19, 15 February 2008 (EST)

• Technologies that increase the amount of nitrogen into the soils, or allow better regulation of fertilizers. Better harvesting methods instead of combines. J-Fed 16:19, 15 February 2008 (EST)