http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%89cono ... 9cologique
Hoping that the "wiki censors" do not go through this (the Sarko government has made a specialty in the maneuver apparently ...)
I put in bold what "us" particularly concerns:
Etymology
Econology is a suitcase word from the juxtaposition of the prefix econo- from the term economy and the suffix -logy from the term ecology to highlight the fact that the words ecology and economy have the same meaning from an etymological point of view . The word thus signifying that this new approach wants to reconcile ecology and economy.
The concept is widely known however under the name "ecological economy", more instinctively understandable.
Contents
Main article: Sustainable development.
The econologist informs of the existence of solutions that are both economic and ecological and socially desirable in order to make improvements; socio-economic systems with existing constructions, under renovation, or at the project stage (housing, offices, services, shops, and any other type of construction, energy consumer. industrial systems with agricultural systems, etc.
It is generally intended for the general public, but also for architects, builders, contractors, installers, managers or any other body wishing to be informed of the ecological and economic practices to be implemented.
In France
For Christophe Martz, ENSAIS engineer, [1] econology wants to reduce the environmental impact of our lifestyles, while maintaining an almost similar quality of life, reduce the dependence of our societies on fossil fuels (and nuclear?) and on the consumption of these energies. For this, it promotes research into all other less "energy-hungry" and more environmentally friendly solutions.
We can also mention the launch in France by AFPA (Association de Formation Professionnelle des Adultes) of the first pilot project for “ecological” renovation by and for future building professionals, under the name of Maison E (for “Econologique”). . 45 apprentices work there ... You can follow this worksite by going to the site [2].
The concept is taken up by design offices and property developers to promote their services for ecological, economic and social purposes, the targeted customers being for example seniors and people with reduced mobility [3] ... See also [4 ].
On this subject, the French federation of local energy agencies (FLAME), launched the "Econ'home" project, a pilot energy saving plan dedicated to individuals wishing to reduce their consumption. The objective is to establish a diagnosis of household energy expenditure and offer them “tips” in order to reduce them. 2000 European households, including a thousand French people, particularly in Brittany, have signed up for the “Econ'home” plan. Is it "econology"? Without a doubt... What do the "econologists" think about it ... A species in the process of appearance?
On the basis of ecological economics, we will also reread profitably the writings of René Dubos, in particular his posthumous work Les Celebrations de la vie (1982) still current ... This French researcher and scientist, naturalized American, follower of the "happy medium", renowned speaker (see the famous Lichen Sermon) is the one who created the phrase, taken up and declined by ecologists around the world, and their followers: Think Global, Act Local ...
So folks, what's it like to be an "emerging species"?