If it requires a dam to be build in that area then for sure. However, there are some locations which can take advantage of the natural landscape such as Niagara falls.
For starters, you can add weather stripping to outside-facing doors and windows. If your landlord doesn’t want to pay for it, then it can be found cheaply on aliexpress. Also, add insulation outside-facing switch covers and outlet plates.
I like it! For those who do not have municipal compost bins, is it possible to compost leftovers indoors? Perhaps on a balcony (without attracting pests)?
It’s a substitute for chemical fertilizers which would otherwise go to landfill. It also improves soil quality rather than producing dead “dirt” that is dependant on chemical fertilizers. Plus, no more transportation involved in disposing of the food scraps to landfill, producing and packaging fertilizers, etc.
You can use it for any kind of gardening really, including growing your own veggies and herbs.
Finally, it reduces food waste by recycling food scraps rather than sending them to landfill when they could be used to produce more food or replace more energy-intensive fertilizers.
To be fair, meat requires tens of thousands of pounds of plants used as feed over the lifetime of the animal (in this case, a cow), which also requires transporting the feed, pumping water to the crops for feed and for the animals to drink, etc. Unfortunately, there simply isn’t enough land on earth for all animals to be free range.
As anybody who has spent time working on a farm can attest, whole corn and soybean are some of the primary cattle feed. The majority of all soybean grown in North America is used as cattle feed and corn is a large market segment. The reality is that meat production uses far more land than plant-based alternatives, even adjusted for caloric output. You don’t need to believe me as this is a well researched topic and you can find reputable sources for yourself.
You just shared an infographic which showed that animal feed accounts for 76% of global soy production vs only 20% for direct human food. The point we were discussing was that eating meat is a less efficient use of land which appears to be supported by what you shared.
Judging by the other comments and profile, it’s clear that you’re not trying to have a discussion in good faith and may be a troll. I’m not going to engage further.
Somewhat related but adding onto this, look up cycling advocacy groups in your area to subscribe to their newsletter and attend events. This makes real change in your community.
My impression of Organic Maps immediately improved when I started driving. It talks! It knows exit numbers! It can tell you which lanes to use! Sure, it isn’t as polished as Google Maps, but all of the functionality is present. The UI is high-contrast and easy to read, although I wish the text showing exit numbers/street names...
Exciting Update: Mapilio Now Integrated with OpenStreetMap iD Editor! 🌍
Dear Mappers,
🎉🎉 We're thrilled to share some exciting news 🚀 – Mapilio is now seamlessly integrated with OpenStreetMap's iD Editor! Your contributions on Mapilio are now easily accessible and editable through the iD Editor, making collaborative mapping more efficient than ever.
Exciting Update: Mapilio Now Integrated with OpenStreetMap iD Editor! 🌍
Dear Mappers,
🎉🎉 We're thrilled to share some exciting news 🚀 – Mapilio is now seamlessly integrated with OpenStreetMap's iD Editor! Your contributions on Mapilio are now easily accessible and editable through the iD Editor, making collaborative mapping more efficient than ever.
When using both apps, they’re so similar in how images are captured and uploaded. The only other difference I see is that Mapillary has more data which is no surprise since Mapilio is newer. They both have OSM ID integration with Mapillary letting you filter it a tiny bit more. Also Mapilio has a little bit longer upload times.
So from my perspective, aside from the fact that Mapillary is owned by Facebook and Mapilio is owned by a nonprofit and plans to open source, I do not see much of a difference between the two. Based on my understanding, I’d tend towards Mapilio due to the ownership.
Is there any functionality or anything else that I’m missing between the two? They’re so similar which is why I was asking.
Can you please elaborate on their different approaches to collecting, organizing, and analyzing the data as well as their “unique features and methods for achieving them”? It hasn’t been obvious to me what their differences are.
I recently picked up this Alocasia Green Velvet... so velvety. (slrpnk.net)
replace nuclear with hydro (slrpnk.net)
Mist Showers: Sustainable Decadence? (solar.lowtechmagazine.com)
What are some easy ways that you can improve energy efficiency and be more eco-friendly in your rental apartment?
For starters, you can add weather stripping to outside-facing doors and windows. If your landlord doesn’t want to pay for it, then it can be found cheaply on aliexpress. Also, add insulation outside-facing switch covers and outlet plates.
Favorite Lemmy Client
What is your favorite client for Lemmy?
Classy Ficus Tenike leaf (lemmy.ca)
My new tree decided to give me a really pretty leaf just before winter. What a cool plant.
Solarpunk YouTube or podcast recommendations?
I was wondering if y’all have some YouTube or podcast recommendations for solarpunk creators.
Organic Maps: An Open-Source Maps App That Doesn't Suck (hardfault.life)
My impression of Organic Maps immediately improved when I started driving. It talks! It knows exit numbers! It can tell you which lanes to use! Sure, it isn’t as polished as Google Maps, but all of the functionality is present. The UI is high-contrast and easy to read, although I wish the text showing exit numbers/street names...
Does brand matter for cast iron pans?
I know some people really like Lodge, but does it matter?
Buy It For Life: Merino wool socks
It’s that time of year again, what is your buy it for life brand of merino wool socks?
Nicer Looking Map
Is it possible to get a nice looking overlay? Like this one: www.ecosia.org/map?q=lunga&coordinates=56.488…...