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The largest wind turbine ever built of LEGOs, and the technicians who built it. Images courtesy of LEGO. Green Energy Times staff article On May 18 and 19, we learned that the Burbo Bank Extension Offshore Wind Farm, off the coast of England near Liverpool, had been completed and grid-tied. This is […] By Marty Castriotta Permaculture, at its core, is about the potential and techniques needed for humans to design their own environments with nature in mind. Using nature’s own principles, permaculture offers the possibility to create food (and other production) systems that become virtually self-maintaining over time. But don’t be fooled; these systems are not […] Residential and small commercial business choices for mowing lawns The Robomow RS622 in action, mowing a rural large lawn in Vermont. Courtesy photo Green Energy Times Staff Each year, we give our readers an update on environmentally-friendly lawn mowers. Part of the reason we do this is that lawn […] Mean Green’s electric zero-turn mower with the optional Solar Assist Module. Courtesy photo. Adapted from an article by Steven Wisbaum Until recently, those of us seeking an alternative to lawn mowers powered by fossil fuels only had electric push-mowers of low horsepower (hp) to choose from. While these mowers are relatively inexpensive, their short […] Pollinators in Peril Landmark Report: In the first comprehensive review of the more than 4,000 native bee species in North America and Hawaii, the Center for Biological Diversity has found that more than half the species with sufficient data to assess are declining. Nearly one in four is imperiled and at increasing risk of […] Painting by Gabriel Tempesta www.gabrieltempesta.com by David Fried of Elmore Roots Fruit Tree and Berry Nursery It was in the late 70s or very early 80s when I visited my friend who was working at the Rural Education Center in Wilton, New Hampshire. The man who brought permaculture to America, Bill Mollison, had just […] Professor Minoo Moallem challenged her students to avoid using plastic for 24 hours in her class “Objects and Commodities.” (UC Berkeley photo by Anne Brice) By Anne Brice, Berkeley News | January 9, 2017. Tiffany Ma could not brush her teeth. She could not pour her cereal. Or even check her email. Well, she […] Elderberry syrup made with honey and dried elderberries. By Kay Aihla McGrenaghan Cafasso Permaculture design and gardening continues all year, even when the growing season is at rest. It is essential to continually ask: How we can we be more efficient with our time and energy, live with greater health consciousness, meanwhile working with […] How to grow nutrient dense soil sprouted greens in less than 10 days By Peter Burke. 196 pages. Chelsea Green Publishing. © 2015, $29.95 Book review by N.R. Mallery Part of sustainability is taking responsibility and being accountable for our needs. While Green Energy Times focuses much attention on renewable energy, building efficiency, […] By David Fried What if you could grow nine types of fruits and nuts in the space that you would need to turn around with your arms outstretched? If you have one spot in your yard where you can do this and it gets at least one half to three quarters of a day of […] |
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