Archive for July, 2008
When you put something in the trash, what are you really throwing away?
0 Comments Published by Seamus Ford July 23rd, 2008 in Activism, Commentary, Trees, Water Ecology, Wilderness.It is often said that forests are renewable resources. While this is technically true, it is not unconditional.
The massive efficiencies that we have been able to create in developing our modern society are truly amazing. But meeting the demands of an ever increasing population is putting a burden on the natural [...]
Why are people talking about Rain Barrels?
0 Comments Published by Seamus Ford July 13th, 2008 in Activism, Home, Water Ecology, landscaping.I live in the Great Lakes region and for the millions of us who do, water is abundant, rain is regular and plentiful, so why would a non-profit organization in Madison, Wisconsin be advocating the use of rain barrels?
A rain barrel acts as cistern that captures rain water from your downspout and and [...]
Neighborhood Electric Vehicles- More Practical Than You Think
0 Comments Published by Seamus Ford July 9th, 2008 in Electric/Hybid Cars, Peak Oil, Transportation.Probably one of the most difficult things to get a handle on as we enter the post carbon era is personal electric transportation. For years the viability of electric transportation has been called into question primarily because gasoline has been so cheap for so long. However, with gas very clearly [...]
Coming to grips with the end of suburbia
0 Comments Published by Seamus Ford July 7th, 2008 in Commentary, Education, Peak Oil, Social Responsibility.As we enter the age of post peak oil, we have to begin to prepare ourselves for inevitable changes to our lifestyle. This video is a 52 minute version of the documentary “The End of Suburbia”. This is a sobering must watch video. What it predicted at the time it [...]
