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West Australians believe the state’s capital will need to rapidly decarbonise and diversify its mining-dependent economy, halt urban sprawl and support more apartments if it is to accommodate 3.5 million people by 2050, according to a new report by a Perth think-tank.

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I wish infinite growth on a finite planet wasn't somehow a forgone conclusion.

Locally, I don't think cities get better past a certain size.

Even if we get people living in apartments instead of suburban sprawl, it still makes for too many people putting demand on natural attractions, resources etc.

Besides, I don't see us shifting to apartments any time soon. The issue is apartments cost far too much per square metre to construct compared to suburban project homes.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

59 per cent believed there would be supersonic flight.

Concorde Australia??

The world already has the technical capability for supersonic flight. Its the industry that says 'na-uh, can't have that.'

Also, what fuel do these people think these supersonic planes will be using if their top priority is decarbonisation?

Where is this electric prop-plane thats going to break the sound barrier and be commercially viable? All within 25 years!

I'm gona have to read this report aren't I? Dammit.

And what on earth is an 'Accredited Futurist'? Is it a scifi writer with a games workshop lanyard?