Question

How has the consumption pattern of energy changed over the years?

Answer 1

In the last years or even decades, problems of climate change and uncontrolled resource consumption have become obvious. Negative consequences of the lifestyle from industrial and emerging nations have become visible and are likely to increase in the future. A major change is necessary to contain problems and to avoid further damages. When thinking about a transformative change that affects whole national and international systems, the important role of civil society should be acknowledged. During the past few years, many bottom-up civil society initiated projects emerged. Many of them do fall under the umbrella term of sharing economy