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Centre for Alternative TechnologyShowing practical solutions to environmental problems to carry us into the twenty-first centurywhy we are here...
As Isaac Newton discovered, every action causes a reaction. Everything we do has a consequence, good or bad.
Scientists who look at chaos theory often talk about the 'butterfly effect.' The theory is named after the image that is often used to explain it: the movement of air caused by the flapping of a butterfly's wings in Tokyo could eventually cause a tornado in California. Everything is connected, and it is very difficult to predict the reactions caused by our actions. This is why it is so important to think about our effect on the planet. It has been scientifically proven that by using up resources and polluting the environment we are causing rising sea levels, shifting climates and extreme weather systems.But nobody can be sure what the eventual outcomes of these massive changes will be. One thing is certain: they will have serious consequences for the human race.
The Centre for Alternative Technology exists to promote another way of living, which looks at the outcomes of our actions. If we want to survive in the future without a huge environmental and humanitarian crisis, our best hope lies with understanding and working with natural processes, rather than trying to conquer nature. We show people the impact they have on our environment, and help them take steps to reduce that impact. We offer a wealth of practical experience gathered over three decades by experimenting with alternative ways of living. It is not just the big things, such as solar panels and green building methods, but the everyday details of life that can be made more sustainable. For example, anyone can begin by installing energy saving light bulbs - CAT exists to teach people how easy these basic steps can be. By inspiring, informing and enabling individuals, government and business, we aim to change our self-destructive habits before it's too late.
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