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January 20, 2026Open Access

Two Non-Green Energy Systems Repeatability Across Generations – A Physically Grounded Framework for Long-Term Viability

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IBIvar Backlund

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This discussion paper examines non-green energy systems' viability, proposing governance for sustainability implications.

Key Points

  • The paper aims to explore the longevity and ecological sustainability of current energy systems over generations.
  • Discusses the characteristics of two non-green energy systems: low-material-intensity and high-material-intensity.
  • Introduces the concept of Repeatability Across Generations as a framework for evaluating sustainability.
  • Emphasizes the role of biodiversity and geopolitical factors in the energy landscape.
  • Identifies the waste management issues related to fossil fuel and mineral-based energy systems.
  • Proposes that sustainability must focus on maintaining energy systems within ecological limits for up to 500 years.
  • Suggests embedding sustainability criteria in laws and corporate obligations for energy systems.

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Ivar Backlund (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/696f1ac19e64f732b51ef004https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18282126
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