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World Economic Forum calls to reduce private vehicles by eliminating 'ownership'
Posted on 7/28/22 at 10:21 pm
Posted on 7/28/22 at 10:21 pm
https://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/world-economic-forum-calls-reduce-private-vehicles-by-eliminating-ownership
World Economic Forum calls to reduce private vehicles by eliminating 'ownership'
he World Economic Forum is looking to reduce global reliance on critical metals as nations look to make the transition to renewable energy supplies, and one proposal is reducing ownership of private vehicles.
"This transition from fossil fuels to renewables will need large supplies of critical metals such as cobalt, lithium, nickel, to name a few," the forum said in a report earlier this month. "Shortages of these critical minerals could raise the costs of clean energy technologies."
The international lobbying organization based in Switzerland has proposed three solutions for lowering the costs of critical metals used in everything from cellphones and electric vehicles to wind turbines and efficient lighting.
The forum noted that even with recycling initiatives in place mineral mining is expected to increase by 500% by 2050.
"More sharing can reduce ownership of idle equipment and thus material usage," the group argued, pointing to statistics that show the average vehicle in England is driven "just 4% of the time."
Vehicle sharing initiatives like "Getaround" and "BlueSG" have become increasingly popular around the world and are key in reducing the number of cars and electronics needed globally, the forum argued.
Though it did not address how car sharing could be more effectively utilized in a nation like the U.S. where cars are heavily relied on and public transportation is lacking in both rural and urban communities.
The report also pointed out that most people around the world already have personal phones or computers but 39% of global workers are also provided laptops and mobile phones.
"This is not at all resource efficient," the report said. "Keeping a smartphone for five years instead of three reduces the phone’s annual carbon footprint by 31%."
The report said companies need to be incentivized to reward consumer longevity and encourage product repurposing to prevent new mines from being opened.
World Economic Forum calls to reduce private vehicles by eliminating 'ownership'
he World Economic Forum is looking to reduce global reliance on critical metals as nations look to make the transition to renewable energy supplies, and one proposal is reducing ownership of private vehicles.
"This transition from fossil fuels to renewables will need large supplies of critical metals such as cobalt, lithium, nickel, to name a few," the forum said in a report earlier this month. "Shortages of these critical minerals could raise the costs of clean energy technologies."
The international lobbying organization based in Switzerland has proposed three solutions for lowering the costs of critical metals used in everything from cellphones and electric vehicles to wind turbines and efficient lighting.
The forum noted that even with recycling initiatives in place mineral mining is expected to increase by 500% by 2050.
"More sharing can reduce ownership of idle equipment and thus material usage," the group argued, pointing to statistics that show the average vehicle in England is driven "just 4% of the time."
Vehicle sharing initiatives like "Getaround" and "BlueSG" have become increasingly popular around the world and are key in reducing the number of cars and electronics needed globally, the forum argued.
Though it did not address how car sharing could be more effectively utilized in a nation like the U.S. where cars are heavily relied on and public transportation is lacking in both rural and urban communities.
The report also pointed out that most people around the world already have personal phones or computers but 39% of global workers are also provided laptops and mobile phones.
"This is not at all resource efficient," the report said. "Keeping a smartphone for five years instead of three reduces the phone’s annual carbon footprint by 31%."
The report said companies need to be incentivized to reward consumer longevity and encourage product repurposing to prevent new mines from being opened.
Posted on 7/28/22 at 10:21 pm to Jack Carter
It's all going according to plan.
Posted on 7/28/22 at 10:24 pm to Jack Carter
Vehicle sharing initiatives - aka communism
Posted on 7/28/22 at 10:25 pm to Jack Carter
It’s just cause they care about us. They care…so…damn…MUCH!
Posted on 7/28/22 at 10:26 pm to Jack Carter
This is what Democrats voted for, ignorant freaking bastards.
This post was edited on 7/28/22 at 10:27 pm
Posted on 7/28/22 at 10:29 pm to Jack Carter
There are still a few idiots that think this is all a theory as all the shite is happening around them
Posted on 7/28/22 at 10:30 pm to LRB1967
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Vehicle sharing initiatives - aka communism
Was going to say...
Sounds like Communism.
Posted on 7/28/22 at 10:32 pm to Jack Carter
I wish the WEF would piss off ISIS.
Posted on 7/28/22 at 10:34 pm to Jack Carter
I read the whole thing, there is literally nothing controversial or scary by what they’re talking about. It literally just talked about needing to use public transportation more, reduce how many mines are opened, there is only a finite amount of minerals on the planet, and a lot of countries people don’t use their cars etc.
Omgzzzz they gonna make me eat bugzzzz
Omgzzzz they gonna make me eat bugzzzz
Posted on 7/28/22 at 10:39 pm to Craig86
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I read the whole thing, there is literally nothing controversial
That's because you're muppet
Posted on 7/28/22 at 10:47 pm to Jack Carter
You will own nothing and you will be happy.
Of course,they’ll probably have changed the dictionary definition of *happy* by then.
Of course,they’ll probably have changed the dictionary definition of *happy* by then.
Posted on 7/28/22 at 10:47 pm to Craig86
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I read the whole thing, there is literally nothing controversial or scary by what they’re talking about. It literally just talked about needing to use public transportation more, reduce how many mines are opened, there is only a finite amount of minerals on the planet, and a lot of countries people don’t use their cars etc.
Omgzzzz they gonna make me eat bugzzzz
Why do you not believe what these evil bastards are openly telling you they intend to do?
When people who obviously don't give a damn about anyone but themselves tell you that they want to control every aspect of your daily life while continuing to do the things they tell YOU to stop doing, why do you act like they are just joking?
Fool, you better wake up.
Posted on 7/28/22 at 10:49 pm to tiggerfan02 2021
Cause I’m not a pussy.
Posted on 7/28/22 at 10:50 pm to Jack Carter
If they don't like living in a world where we don't do what they tell us to do, I have a solution.
Posted on 7/28/22 at 11:10 pm to Craig86
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You guys are scared.
When they've finally had enough, I can promise you're going to be even more scared.
Posted on 7/28/22 at 11:14 pm to Craig86
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Cause I’m not a pussy.
Says the guy that trusts governments.
JFC this country's schools have produced so many retards the last few decades.
Posted on 7/28/22 at 11:15 pm to Jack Carter
Between vehicle prices and carjacking in Democrat shitholes, I'd say they are well on their way.
Posted on 7/28/22 at 11:16 pm to Craig86
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You guys are scared.
Well we paid attention in history class.
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