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Open Source Ecology » DIY Machines to Start a Civilisation

Open Source Ecology » DIY Machines to Start a Civilisation

Open Source Ecology is a network of farmers, engineers, and supporters that for the last two years has been creating the Global Village Construction Set, an open source, low-cost, high performance technological platform that allows for the easy, DIY fabrication of the 50 different Industrial Machines that it takes to build a sustainable civilisation with modern comforts.

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New Report Maps Climate Change Vulnerability Index

New Report Maps Climate Change Vulnerability Index

A new world map based on a report published by UK think tank Maplecroft earlier this year maps ‘The Climate Change Vulnerability Index.’ The map shows the fastest growing populations most at risk from environmental impacts

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Are Zero Carbon Homes the Solution?

Are Zero Carbon Homes the Solution?

In the UK the focus of legislation and the construction industry seems to be about developing zero carbon homes and it is believed that 26% of UK’s carbon emissions come from homes, making it a significant area for reducing emissions overall, but are they really the solution to tomorrow’s housing problems?

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Video » Who Cares About this Planet?

Video » Who Cares About this Planet?

“Who Cares About This Planet?” is a spoken word poem that expresses this conflict between concern and ignorance for our planet, written and performed by Made Wade. Short and powerful little film

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Solar Bottles, An Amazingly Simple Green Solution

Solar Bottles, An Amazingly Simple Green Solution

Isang Litrong Liwanag (A Liter of Light), is a sustainable lighting project which aims to bring the eco-friendly Solar Bottle Bulb to disprivileged communities worldwide. Designed and developed by students from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), the Solar Bottle Bulb is based on the principles of Appropriate Technologies — a concept that provides simple and easily replicable technologies that address basic needs in developing communities.

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Carbon Nation » A Climate Change Solutions Movie

Carbon Nation » A Climate Change Solutions Movie

carbon nation is an optimistic, climate change solutions film that shows tackling climate change boosts the economy, increases national & energy security and promotes health & a clean environment.

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