Perennial Leaf Vegetables by Craig Elevitch (see bio at bottom), originally published in the Permaculture International Journal, #61 Dec-Feb 1997…
The Water Chestnut, Eleocharis dulcis, is a tropical/sub-tropical sedge that grows in water margins and bogs in many parts of…
The latest science suggests that preventing runaway climate change means total decarbonisation. by George Monbiot – journalist, author, academic and…
Extracted from: ‘Third Skin’ A. Vasella, Dip Arch., P.I.J. #14. ‘Biotechture’ S.Lesiuk, P.I.J.#8. ‘Biotectual Systems’ R. Doernach P.I.J. #7. International…
Homeland Security. To the native people of the Hawaiian Islands, it’s more than just a buzzword thrown around by the…
by Dr. Mae-Wan Ho: Geneticist, Biophysicist and Director of the not-for-profit Institute of Science in Society. The world’s biggest philanthropic…
John Maynard Keynes had the answer to the crisis we’re now facing; but it was blocked and then forgotten. by…
Mongongo Tree Whether it is an issue of conserving water of using suitable plant species, thriving in a desert environment…
Click for larger view Courtesy: Throbgoblins “War-torn” is such a compact description, isn’t it. It leaves out the economics and…
Permaculture designer, Robyn Francis (see also) looks at a variety of design strategies for using energy responsibly and sustainably. The…
The IEA World Energy Outlook reports get more accurate every year – by 2030 it’ll be spot on. Disclaimer: As…
I’ve often expressed my concern (here & here for example) that scientists, and, in particular, the politicians that have the…
With an acre of land to work with, could you develop a sustainable demonstration garden for a health centre to…
A recently released study, the largest of its kind, examines the root causes of, and solutions for, a food crisis…
Full Report (5mb PDF) Executive Summary (PDF) 2-Page Consumer Summary (PDF) Press Release (PDF) Nutrient levels in food supply eroded…