A new use for solar power: pump oil

[Aquaplant]

Geographical statistics must be taken into consideration when judging the need for energy and resources. In places where temperature never drops below 0 Celsius, it doesn't take nearly as much energy to simply stay alive compared to where it can go easily below -20. Also, transportation is required more in places with harsh natural conditions, compared to where one won't freeze to death when going from place to place. Granted this could be said as an issue of comfort, but it's still relative.

Now when it comes to non-essential consumption, there are places where things can be toned down without having a significant impact of the standard of living. Still, it's no wonder people consume so much when everything we buy breaks down in less than a year due to being bad quality. Then again most of the stuff we buy is just for entertainment rather than essential need.