Another Energy Transition Is Possible
8 days ago
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- #industrialization
- #energy transition
- Jean-Baptiste Fressoz argues that no true energy transition has ever occurred, as each generation consumes more of past fuels.
- The concept of a 'just transition' is critiqued for assuming the transition is happening and only needs to be more equitable.
- Fressoz's book 'More and More and More' challenges the idea of historical energy transitions, showing increased use of all energy sources over time.
- Industrialization is presented as a historically specific process that expanded energy and material use, with both benefits and environmental costs.
- Fressoz's perspective leans towards degrowth, criticizing technological solutions and advocating for reduced consumption and redistribution.
- The socialist alternative emphasizes technological and social change to achieve ecological sustainability and human flourishing.