For younger generations, the traditional "social contract" of doing better than one's parents seems to have gone away.
A significant portion of what we produce—nearly —is "gone away" before it ever reaches a consumer's plate.
: When food is thrown away, the resources used to produce it go with it. This includes roughly 25% of the global freshwater supply and significant amounts of fertilizers and land.
: Rotting food in landfills is a primary driver of climate change, contributing to about 8-10% of global greenhouse gas emissions . The Vanishing Future: Economic and Social Shifts
: A substantial transfer of wealth has occurred from younger to older generations, often exacerbated by regulations that limit new housing and increase existing asset values. Beyond the Physical: Life After Death
The term "gone away" is frequently used as a euphemism for death, sparking deep inquiry into what remains of a person. Afterlife | Is This What Happens When You Die?
For younger generations, the traditional "social contract" of doing better than one's parents seems to have gone away.
A significant portion of what we produce—nearly —is "gone away" before it ever reaches a consumer's plate. Gone Away
: When food is thrown away, the resources used to produce it go with it. This includes roughly 25% of the global freshwater supply and significant amounts of fertilizers and land. This includes roughly 25% of the global freshwater
: Rotting food in landfills is a primary driver of climate change, contributing to about 8-10% of global greenhouse gas emissions . The Vanishing Future: Economic and Social Shifts Beyond the Physical: Life After Death The term
: A substantial transfer of wealth has occurred from younger to older generations, often exacerbated by regulations that limit new housing and increase existing asset values. Beyond the Physical: Life After Death
The term "gone away" is frequently used as a euphemism for death, sparking deep inquiry into what remains of a person. Afterlife | Is This What Happens When You Die?