The quarterly Energy Self Sufficiency newsletter is a worthwhile read. The newsletter covers areas of interest and resources for off-grid living, biofuels (such as biodiesel), hydro, solar and wind power.
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The one thing you’re most likely to have with you (almost) all the time is your keychain – so why not put something useful on it? At first glance, the Swiss+Tech Tools Model UKCSS Utili-Key looks just like any other key. When you open it up, you’ll find that it’s actually 6 tools in 1.
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Heavy rains caused the river Danube in Europe to rise to the highest levels in more than a century. Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia and Hungary have been affected by flooding caused by the swollen Danube. Now the BBC reports that evacuations have begun as Danube dams burst.
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Today, 22nd April, is Earth Day. If you’re sick of living in a world that has to cope with increased pollution, rising energy prices, and global warming, what can you do? Worldwatch University has come up with 10 ways to go green – simple steps that you can take to do your part.
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The Windshield Shade Solar Funnel Cooker is a brilliantly simple concept that will cost you just around US$3 or so to make. You probably have the items you need laying around anyway – a windshield shade for your car, duct tape, and a few other odds and ends. The cooker can reach to a temperature of a little above 350 degrees F.
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If you want to find out more about urban survival and emergency preparedness, there are many books you can read, and courses that you can take. Of course there’s always the Internet – but you know about that already. If you want something concise and up to date, magazines are a great way to gain new knowledge, too.
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Today, 18th April 2006 marks the 100th anniversary of the great San Francisco Earthquake. The 1906 7.9-magnitude earthquake resulted in at least 3,000 deaths, left more than 200,000 homeless, and destroyed more than 28,000 buildings in the San Francisco fire that followed. Scientists estimate that there is more than a 60% chance of a damaging earthquake striking the region again in the next 30 years.
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Last summer, David Montie and Lynn Plautz built a treehouse made almost entirely out of recycled and reclaimed materials. The treehouse is a two-storey cabin that fits two people comfortably.
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For most of us, exotic martial arts such as karate and kung fu remain in the realm of action movies that we enjoy. However, martial arts can provide us more than just a way of fighting when trouble comes. Here are 5 reasons why you should take up a martial art.
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The source of this article is probably more interesting than the content. In a sign that emergency preparedness has surely gone mainstream, AOL Autos has an article on Top 10 Tips for Surviving a Disaster in Your Vehicle.
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