Desert Oasis Farms – No Aquifer Required

Deserts close to oceans are one of Nature’s ironic juxtapositions. An innovation in greenhouse design allows salt water to be Continue reading →

Wigwams Outperform Modern Homes

Wigwams were traditional Native American dwellings. They look crude, but analyze them and they become more impressive. From superior insulation, Continue reading →

LED Ingenuity

Ingenious. Breakthroughs happen when one person challenges one assumption. Take an LED light bulb, turn it inside out, and create Continue reading →

Juggling Apocalypse And Optimism

Out at the extremes are the survivalists who are waiting for the apocalypse, and are prepared to outlive the rest. Continue reading →

Farmers Harvest Energy Too

Farmers feed us. Thank you. Food is one of the ultimate necessities. (Breathing is very high on the list, too.) Continue reading →

Thanksgiving’s Future

Climate change affects the foods we eat. Humans are expert at adaptation. How will our feasts change as the world Continue reading →

Minimalism Grows

Minimalism is gaining adherents, which is particularly poignant as we enter the shopping season (at least in the US). Deciding Continue reading →

Involuntary Simplicty

The Voluntary Simplicity movement was a fine example of grass roots and unilateral activism. Live simply. Live better. Very empowering. Continue reading →