Ep 011 - The Voluntary Human Extinction Movement (VHEMT)

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09/04/17 • 48 min

The Voluntary Human Extinction Movement (VHEMT) is a 'radical' environmental movement who believe that the voluntary choice to not create more humans is the only viable method to save the planet from environmental catastrophe.

In this Episode of the Environmental Professionals Postulating Podcast, Steven is joined by Les Knight, the founder / discoverer of VHEMT.

The main object of the movement, based on environmental arguments, is the voluntary choice to not create new humans.

To find out more about VHEMT visit their website at http://www.vhemt.org/

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Join the discussion on my website: https://www.slipperychimp.co.uk/2017/09/04/the-voluntary-human-extinction-movement-vhemt/

In this Episode of the Environmental Professionals Postulating Podcast, Steven is joined by Les Knight, the founder / discoverer of VHEMT.

The main object of the movement, based on environmental arguments, is the voluntary choice to not create new humans.

To find out more about VHEMT visit their website at http://www.vhemt.org/

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Join the discussion on my website: https://www.slipperychimp.co.uk/2017/09/04/the-voluntary-human-extinction-movement-vhemt/

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Ep 010 - Groundwater and Dependent Ecosystems: Revealing the Impacts of Climate Change

Karim M. Morsy, Co-author of a recent publication titled "Groundwater and Dependent Ecosystems: Revealing the Impacts of Climate Change" joins Steven to discuss the effects Climate Change upon an often ignored, vital eco system.

To read the full publication, click here or visit http://www.ripublication.com/ijaer17/ijaerv12n13_50.pdf .

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Ep 012 - Linking wealth, energy demand, CO2 and Climate Change

Tim Garrett is Professor of Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Utah who's research focus is the physics of clouds. Professor Garrett joins Steven to discuss his work, and model, which shows a consistent link between the global economy and climate change.

Professor Garrett's model indicates the constant requirement of 9.7 Watts to support every $1000 (adjusted to the 1990 Dollar) means it is impossible to decarbonise the economy and prevent catastrophic climate change within six decades.

Steven and Tim discuss why Jevon's Paradox supports this position and means that as we constantly strive for energy efficiency, ironically, the more energy we use.

To find out more on Professor Garrett’s work please visit http://www.inscc.utah.edu/~tgarrett/Economics/Economics.html

For an additional explanation provided by Dr Richard Nolthenius please view his presentation here: https://www.cabrillo.edu/~rnolthenius/Apowers/A7-K43-Garrett.pptx

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