Global Climate Change Global Climate Change, popularly and erroneously known as “Global Warming”, is a serious and accelerating problem. Rapid shifts in climate have been responsible for major extinction events in the Earth’s history, such as the one that eradicated dinosaurs. We are in the midst of a similarly rapid and large-scale shift in...
Air-conditioning has become an almost invisible staple in the modern world. But in truth, it is a relatively recent development, one that contributes to climate change and that uses an enormous amount of energy. What alternatives do we have for keeping cool when it's hot outside?
At Living Simply we recognize the underlying benefits of ‘green’ building but just how do you get started? Hopefully this article will shed some light on the subject; as below we have outlined a number of green building and DIY projects and the technologies employed; achievable by DIY novices and experienced handymen alike.
At Living Simply we are concerned about the fact that the amount of plastic bottles recycled in the U.S. has grown steadily since 1990, but the actual recycling rate seems to remain steadily around 27%, less than 1/3 of the plastic bottles routinely discarded. Plastics should be recycled so less petroleum...
Would you like to grow a hearty vegetable, like potatoes or tomatoes, but lack the space? Contaner gardening may just the ticket for you...
Building a home anaerobic digester is a nice alternative or addition to composting. It enables you to reduce the amount of waste sent to the landfill, lower your carbon footprint, and make free gas you can use in your appliances.
A little girl makes an excellent case for sustainable agriculture. Through a simple experiment, she learns about the difference between organically grown fruits and vegetables and those grown conventionally.
Freecycling is a really popular thing with people that are dedicated to simple living. The items that you no longer want can be listed on the club’s website or brought to your local freecycle swap meet. This is a great way to find items that you need as well as help others that live...
What is the simplest way to divert organic material from landfills, and shut down many of them completely?
We are already “deficit spending” in terms of resources. Plus, as developing countries embrace technology, modern transportation and agriculture, the average ecological footprint will increase.
A victory over the interests of Big Oil
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