Lead found in fishing equipment can cause problems to the nervous systems of the animals that make up the ecosystem in which you're fishing
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More Electrifying Stories
Bill Mollison, of permaculture fame, made a rather profound observation: “Though the problems of the world are increasingly complex, the solutions remain embarrassingly simple.” Applying his words to the problem of climate change, climate scientists and millions of concerned individuals agree that the solution is simple: stop burning fossil fuels and switch everything to electric power. A simple solution but a massive global undertaking to make it happen. It is happening and so we bring you a few items that caught our attention in the months since our Spring issue. JFK Airport To Go Solar The largest rooftop solar array in New York City and on any U.S. airport terminal will…
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Decarbonize Your Life (part 2)
Scientific consensus tells us that to stabilize the climate, we must achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 (27 short years) so that any remaining carbon emissions are balanced with carbon removal. Despite the enormity of this unprecedented challenge, there is a known and achievable way to get there.
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The Future of Affordable Housing
A 600 ft. 3D printed home is fully recyclable and highly insulated with 100% wood insulation and customizable R-values. Construction waste was nearly eliminated due to the precision of the printing process.
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5 Benefits of Residential Solar
The amount of solar connected to the electric grid has grown exponentially in the past several years, and there are now nearly 4 million American households already generating their own power with solar energy.
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Preserving Medicinal Herbs
One of the easier and more popular ways to preserve herbs is to dry the leaves and flowers. There are a variety of drying methods.
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“And The Good News Is…..”
When things are wrong do we contact our elected leaders, or a manufacturer, talk to our circles of friends, sign petitions, and connect with our neighbors?
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A Minor Inconvenience
EV Charging Will Get Better-Really The April 23rd issue of the Los Angeles Times ran an opinion piece entitled: I’m Ready to Trade in My Electric Car. Here’s Why. Written by Mariel Garza, the Times’ Deputy Editorial Page Editor, the title caught my attention, so I read on. Although Ms. Garza loves her Kia Niro EV, she seriously considers trading it in for a gas-powered hybrid plug-in version because she has had too many lousy charging experiences as she travels throughout California. Unfortunately, she is not alone in her assessment of public charging, and sales of EVs suffer because of the charging horror stories floating around the internet. I want to point out…
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Essential Oils & Herbs for Summer Wellness
Experience the power of nature with our certified organic essential oils and herbs for wellness. As the official store of American College of Healthcare Sciences
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Solar Oregon Wine and Brew Tour
hat is better than sunshine, good wine, and quality beer?