{"id":6506,"date":"2012-05-17T09:00:22","date_gmt":"2012-05-17T13:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.energyrefuge.com\/blog\/?p=6506"},"modified":"2017-09-05T17:44:39","modified_gmt":"2017-09-05T21:44:39","slug":"living-planet-report-highlights-alternative-energy-for-sustainable-future","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.energyrefuge.com\/blog\/living-planet-report-highlights-alternative-energy-for-sustainable-future\/","title":{"rendered":"Living Planet Report Highlights Alternative Energy For Sustainable Future"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><figure id=\"attachment_6507\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6507\" style=\"width: 286px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.energyrefuge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/livingplanetreport.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.energyrefuge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/livingplanetreport-286x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"livingplanetreport\" width=\"286\" height=\"300\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-6507\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.energyrefuge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/livingplanetreport-286x300.jpg 286w, https:\/\/www.energyrefuge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/livingplanetreport.jpg 304w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 286px) 100vw, 286px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6507\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: \u00c2\u00a9 KARI \/ ESA<\/figcaption><\/figure>The 2012 edition of WWF\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s <em>Living Planet Report<\/em> warns that our way of life is way beyond the Earth\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s capability to restore itself, that is, it is unsustainable. It says in order to have a future, we need to reduce waste, introduce smarter water management techniques and adopt renewable energy such solar and wind power.<br \/>\n<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The report was produced in collaboration with the Zoological Society of London and Global Footprint Network. It was launched earlier this weel from the International Space Station by ESA astronaut Andr\u00c3\u00a9 Kuipers.<\/p>\n<p>\u00e2\u20ac\u0153We only have one Earth. From up here I can see humanity\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s footprint, including forest fires, air pollution and erosion \u00e2\u20ac\u201c challenges which are reflected in this edition of the Living Planet Report,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d said Kuipers. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153While there are unsustainable pressures on the planet, we have the ability to save our home, not only for our benefit, but, above all, for generations to come,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d he said. <\/p>\n<p><center><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"400\" height=\"233\" src=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5_urelnADjI\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/center><\/p>\n<p>\u00e2\u20ac\u0153This report is like a planetary check-up and the results indicate we have a very sick planet,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d said Jonathan Baillie, Conservation Programme Director with the Zoological Society of London. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Ignoring this diagnosis will have major implications for humanity. We can restore the planet\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s health, but only through addressing the root causes, population growth and over-consumption.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d <\/p>\n<p>The report says that the countries with the biggest ecological footprint are Qatar, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Denmark, United States of America, Belgium, Australia, Canada, Netherlands and Ireland. Poorer countries have the smallest eco-footprints but it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s there where diversity is more rapidly declining, which means that the poorest and most vulnerable nations are subsidizing the lifestyles of wealthier countries. <\/p>\n<p>The <em>Living Planet Report<\/em> presents a number of solutions to reverse this alarming situation and bring the Ecological Footprint, the report\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s key indicator, down to within planetary limits. It lists 16 priority actions, including improved consumption patterns, putting an economic value on natural capital, and creating legal and policy frameworks that manage equitable access to food, water and energy. <\/p>\n<p>The report has been launched on the eve of the UN Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20), which marks the 20th anniversary of the 1992 Rio Summit future. The event provides an opportunity for government, cities and businesses to reinforce their commitment to the environment. <\/p>\n<p><center><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"400\" height=\"233\" src=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9X6o8uPvK54\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/center><\/p>\n<p>Please follow the link to download the <a href=\"http:\/\/awsassets.panda.org\/downloads\/lpr_2012_rio_summary_booklet_final_120509.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Living Planet Report<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>You should follow us <a href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/energyrefuge\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Sponsored video:<\/em><br \/>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"http:\/\/video.unrulymedia.com\/wildfire_72383936.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3 class='related_post_title'>Related Posts:<\/h3><ul class='related_post'><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.energyrefuge.com\/blog\/rio20-achieves-little-says-brazilian-research-organization\/\" title=\"Rio+20 Achieves Little, Says Brazilian Research Organization\">Rio+20 Achieves Little, Says Brazilian Research Organization<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.energyrefuge.com\/blog\/alternative-energy-in-the-spotlight-at-rio20\/\" title=\"Alternative Energy in the Spotlight at Rio+20\">Alternative Energy in the Spotlight at Rio+20<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.energyrefuge.com\/blog\/world-environment-day-2012\/\" title=\"World Environment Day 2012\">World Environment Day 2012<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.energyrefuge.com\/blog\/windmade-a-global-standard-for-alternative-energy\/\" title=\"WindMade: a Global Standard For Alternative Energy\">WindMade: a Global Standard For Alternative Energy<\/a><\/li><\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 2012 edition of WWF\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Living Planet Report warns that our way of life is way beyond the Earth\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s capability to restore itself, that is, it is unsustainable. It says in order to have a future, we need to reduce waste, introduce smarter water management techniques and adopt renewable energy such solar and wind power. 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