[NAFEX] realism when looking at inputs
abb7 at Lehigh.EDU
abb7 at Lehigh.EDU
Tue Jun 16 22:59:41 EDT 2009
> Date: Tue, 16 Jun 2009 14:10:42 -0700 (PDT)
> From: Kevin Moore <aleguy33 at yahoo.com>
> Subject: Re: [NAFEX] realism when looking at inputs
> Sorry, fluffy, I can't let this one slide. Mass transit is better
> for the >environment when done right. Meaning electric trains and
> buses fueled by >renewable energy.
That would be an excellent system...does it exist anywhere? Certainly
the huge majority, if not all, mass transit systems have not been
"done right" by your criteria. I hope Fluffy corrects me if I'm
wrong, but I think you're illustrating his point...the theoretical
ideal model does not really match reality. Certainly he was
criticizing existing mass transport systems.
> Try permaculture. A method of farming/gardening that is more
> productive and >uses >few to no outside inputs. a method that is
> nearly always more wholesome >than >what organic has become under
> the auspices of the USDA. Its early emphasis >was >on tree crops but
> now encompasses also grain and aquaculture. (Not to >mention >city
> design, banking, etc.) The same principles apply to all these, and
> >yes it >is truly sustainable.
Although there is a lot of overlap, I find the permaculture approach
much more sensible than the "organic" approach.
Alex
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