Being Jain Living Green 2

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Being Jain and Living Green 2.0Being Jain and Living Green 2.0

YJA 2010YJA 2010



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Professional Background

Management Consultant & SustainabilityExpert

Entrepreneur

MBA - LEED AP ± Sustainable Leadership Certificate

Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional (NC V2.2)

Sustainable Leadership Certified (µ10)

Affiliations

Contributor - USGBC-LA

SignatureMember ± California¶s Green Workforce Coalition

Member - Green W.E.S.T. Alliance

Member ± West CoastMotion

Contributor/Speaker - EcoTuesday



Previous SessionsPrevious SessionsVegetarianism

± Only 10% of the protein and calories fed to livestock is recovered in meat ±90% is wasted.

± A meat-based diet requires 10-20 times as much land as a plant-based diet.

± Food consumption of the rich countries is the key cause of the hunger aroundthe world and the UN has strongly recommended that these countries cut

down on their meat consumption. ± 3,274 LB ± C0 2 annually for Meat-Eaters± Vegetarians eat half that

Non-Possessiveness» ³All life is bound together by mutual support andinterdependence.´ (Parasparopagraho Jivanam)

» ³We harm and kill other lives because of our greed andpossessiveness´ (Tattvartha Sutra)



Greenhouse Gas EffectGreenhouse Gas Effect



Global Mean TemperatureGlobal Mean Temperature



Scientists¶ Consensus FindingsScientists¶ Consensus Findings

Atmospheric CO2concentration has risen since 1850, from 280 ppm to over 380

ppm.

Entirelymade by humans and is primarily due to the burning of fossil fuels, withcontribution due to deforestation.

If concentration doubles, the resulting global warming will be between 2 and 4°C.

Since 1900, global climate warmed by 0.8°C.

The past ten years have been the highest since measured records started in the19th centur y.

Most of this warming is due to the risingconcentration of CO2 and other anthropogenicgases.



Cause and EffectCause and Effect

Cause Effect

Fossil Fuels Rise of sea level and loss of icesheets

Aerosols Loss of ecos ystems and species

Cement Manufacturing Risk of Extreme Events

Land Use Risk to water and food supplies

Ozone Depletion

Animal Agriculture

Deforestation



Rise of Sea LevelsRise of Sea Levels



Loss of biodiversityLoss of biodiversity 1/3 of species won¶t be able to adapt by 2050

½ of live in the ocean is threatened

500 species in England have been lost in the last 200 years



Harsh Weather Harsh Weather Flooding

Droughts Forest Fires

Hurricanes

Rise of ocean¶s temperature

2010 snow storms Increased hurricanesand tropical storms(Hurricane Katrina)



Food and Water IssuesFood and Water Issues Little unused arable land, loss of cropland to development and industr y

Over-pumped aquifers, falling water tables, and over-allocated rivers limitirrigation expansion

Soils eroding, deserts expanding due to overgrazing, over plowing,deforestation

World population is increasing by 79 million annually

Some 3 billion people desire to move up the food chain and eat moregrain-intensive livestock products

Food vs. Fuel: Expanding biofuel production means that cars and peoplecompete for crops



WorstWorst--Case Scenario by 2050Case Scenario by 2050 ½ of known plant and animal species would be extinct

Sea-level rises 10 meters ± Boston to Miami would be mostly underwater

Tropical Rainforests = Wildfires

Acidified Oceans

100s of millions of people living in refuge Horrible Weather

*10% Likelihood



What has to be done?What has to be done? Keep global warming below 2 Celsius from 200 years ago

Stabilize CO2 to less than 450ppm

Emissions have to be 50-80% of 1990 levels

Reduce Energy Consumption

Shift dependence to renewable energy

Less farming for livestock

Consume Less ± Reuse More

Remediate the natural ecosystems



Global and National ActivityGlobal and National ActivityInternational

Growing awareness & action on Global Warming & Climate Change:Kyoto

Emergence of cap-and-trade carbon markets Sharing of knowledge & technology with un(der)-developed countries

National

American Recover y & Reinvestment Act Extends production tax credits for renewables projects Small Business Innovation Research funding pool through EPA and

NSF Green-Collar job growth: 5 million new jobs in next 10 years

Recognition of the importance of and investment in clean technologies is now

viewed as a solution to combating climate change and stimulating our economy.



Where I liveWhere I live California

Global leader in environmental awareness and action 36% of Venture Capital for clean energy technology comes to

California Aggressive goals for 2020 in building, purchasing, energy,

transportation, public utilities and other sectors

Rebates and incentives for consumers and business to invest ineco-friendly green and clean tech

Explosive job growth predicted for CA over next 10 years Los Angeles

City is investing $10 billion over next 10 years to establish LA as

the national center for Clean Tech research and development Progressive policies and initiatives encourage ³green´

businesses

California and Los Angeles lead the nation in adoption and innovation of green and

cleantech business.



Renewable EnergiesRenewable Energies

Geothermal Fuel-Cell

Photovoltaic (Solar)

Wind Hydropower

Tidal Energy



What Can You do?What Can You do? Reduce the Energy You Use

Drive Less / Fly Less

Recycle more and buy recycled

Use less hot water

Avoid products with a lot of packaging

Adjust your thermostat

Plant a tree

Get Involved!



Beware of Beware of GreenwashingGreenwashing

Unjustified appropriation of environmental virtue by acompany, an industr y, a government, a politician or even anon-government organization

Creates a pro-environmental image to sell a product or apolicy, or to tr y and rehabilitate their standing with the publicand decision makers after being embroiled in controversy.



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