Collecting The Clouds: How a Spanish engineer is watering the Canary Islands
Whether you’re planning to strike out on your own as a homesteader, already have a thriving farm, or simply want a more independent or eco-friendly way to access water, this solution from Spain might have the answer.
Running With The Wolves: How wolves changed the way Yellowstone’s rivers run through the park
You know the story of how reintroducing wolves to Yellowstone National Park helped regulate animal populations and restore the ecosystem. But did you know that the wolves also changed the river?
Farm Fresh: How Will Harris is changing the face of farming (with a little help from Joe Rogan)
Once in a while we come across something on the internet that just needs to be shared with as many people as possible. And Joe Rogan’s interview of pioneering regenerative farmer, Will Harris, is one of those things.
Little Gardens, Big Impact: The underestimated power of community gardening
When a lot of people imagine “regenerative agriculture,” a few things come to mind: expertly engineered greenhouses, abundant sprawling fields, happy local farmers bringing their food to the local market.
But an often overlooked aspect of regenerative agriculture and even permaculture is the power of community gardens: plots of land, often (but not always!) in city and residential areas, tended to by a group of people. The gardens are generally divided into individually managed or shared plots.
In The News | $27 billion “green bank” to support renewable energy transition in low-income neighbourhoods
The United States’ Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced $27 billion in grant funding. $20 billion USD is expected to be awarded to about 15 non-profits to use in collaboration with private capital investments for “projects that reduce pollution and lower energy costs for families, particularly those in the low-income and disadvantaged communities.”
Chickening Out | Why the whole world is in a frenzy over these birds
Everyone gets their 15 minutes of fame, and it seems that the time has come for chickens to enjoy their moment in the limelight.
Building More Resilient Cities
One of the most satisfying experiences in life is to find one solution that solves several problems at once. And that’s exactly what’s been happening in China, the United States and Scotland. Cities are turning to renewable energy and earth-friendly solutions to solve problems of economic growth, water management and financial stability:
Filthy Rich: Regenerative ag creates nutrient-rich foods while improving crop yields and resiliency
The data is in, and the results are clear: studies consistently show that the no-till, synthetic nitrogen fertilizer method of farming frequently underperforms as compared to organic or regenerative practices in terms of both soil health and crop yields.