I rounded the north corner of the field when I spotted farmer Jacob on his new, green John Deere. I slowed my van up to almost a walking pace and eased it to the side of the road. I waiting for Farmer Jacob to arrive so I could inquire what my friend had just been planting. More: continued here
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Post-COVID Transitions: Sustainability Efforts
The COVID-19 pandemic has been a long, hard adventure for most of us. Many have struggled with balancing changes in work, children’s schooling, and caring for family that we never saw coming. Fortunately, many experts agree that across the U.S. we appear to be rounding a corner. With more people getting vaccinated every day we are finally seeing a general …
Read More »Surviving AND Thriving: Using Tech to Meet Your Basic Needs with a Sustainable, Self-Sufficient Mindset
Stop for a moment and consider what comes to mind when you think of a person who is living a sustainable, low-waste lifestyle. Create a real mental image of what this person looks like and how they might live their life. The stereotypical person you might be thinking of is somewhat of a hippie; maybe even someone who shuns modern …
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Many people hold off moving towards a more sustainable lifestyle because they associate the adjustment with sweeping life changes or major expenses. On the contrary, being environmentally conscious doesn’t require radical transformation. Making a shift towards sustainable living is more a matter of choice — one which begins with just a few easy modifications. For those of you who have …
Read More »Teaching kids and parents about solar energy
The STEM principles of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math are all demonstrated through the use of solar Motech Americas has announced the completion of a large solar PV project by Pacific Power Renewables that is now providing all the energy needs for the Aerospace Museum of California in McClellan, California just north of Sacramento. The museum is also playing a …
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