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Monday, July 16, 2007

Energy and Happiness


#1 is Iceland and #3 is Newfoundland and Labrador

Do we really need another junket to figure this out?





What a great story and one which reflects the value of vision and superior leadership.
Iceland is number one again - this time in a European study measuring citizens happiness by using carbon efficiency, life satisfaction and life expectancy to rate the countries.

Have a look at this quote from the story by the Guardian

"Countries like Iceland clearly show that happiness doesn't have to cost the earth," said Nic Marks, founder of the foundation's Centre for Well-being. "Iceland's combination of strong social policies and extensive use of renewable energy demonstrates that living within our environmental means doesn't mean sacrificing human well-being."


How about this story by the Telegraph

Here's a quote from that publication.

"Britain languishes at 21st out of 30 countries on NEF's measure, because it has one of the highest per capita carbon footprints, behind only Luxembourg, Estonia and Finland, but only mid-table scores for both life expectancy and satisfaction.

Iceland tops the Happy Planet index for Europe thanks to abundant renewable natural resources and high-ranking scores on the two happiness measures. Northern European countries such as Denmark and Sweden are highly efficient at treading lightly but happily on Earth."





So when we have it Danny - let's use it for our happiness and economic well-being.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

A great article appeared in the Globe and Mail in Saturday's Editon in the Report on Business Sector TITLED "Why Alcan is worth so much (hint: think water)"

You will see what is happening in Quebec with regard to its hydroelectric energy. You will also see how smart they are with Newfoundland and Labrador's hydroelectric energy resource and how stupid we were.

It is a must read article for every Newfoundlander and Labradorian and please note the comments.

Anonymous said...

http://www.reportonbusiness.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20070714.wrcovermain0714/BNStory/robNews/home

Why Alcan is worth so much (hint: think water)
Investors have heard it before, but the tune never seems to get old. Once again, a rising force in the East and its insatiable demand for raw materials has been crowned the driving force behind a mining mega-merger, this time, a $38.1-billion deal for Alcan. It's all about China, as the chorus goes. Just one small question: What if it's not?
ANDY HOFFMAN and SINCLAIR STEWART AND MARCUS GEE

Globe and Mail Update

July 14, 2007 at 9:58 AM EDT