The Arithmetic of Sustainability - Part 1: The Power of Proof
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The first step in tackling fossil fuel replacement is quantifying our energy consumption. This post breaks down the 'red stack' of energy use in affluent societies.
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The Secret Life of Ordinary Objects - Part 11: The Language of Light: How Illumination Shaped Civilization
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From fire to LED: how the conquest of darkness transformed work, leisure, and the very meaning of day and night.