What is it about animals? Many people love them. Some people don’t get along so well. They can be a big responsibility, and for people living alone during a pandemic lockdown, they may be the only source of companionship and hugs. Whether you are an animal lover or not, vegan or omnivore, every permaculture or … Continue reading Animals in the permaculture system: a few brief points to consider
Author: Real Earth Solutions
COP in or COP out: The lead up to COP 26 (part 2)
So far, you haven’t had to leave the couch, or even the bed if you’ve been hiding under the doona in despair. Now it’s time to get a bit more active in your everyday choices. Taking conscious control over your choices is good for the spirit and the planet! 7. Shop local: Find your local … Continue reading COP in or COP out: The lead up to COP 26 (part 2)
COP in or COP out: The lead up to COP-26
12 Days of COP-mas: 12 positive actions you can do right now (Part 1): As world leaders prepare for the COP 26 Glasgow climate summit that will set the agenda for the next 10 years and further into the future, this is a pivotal and critical time. Decisions made now will impact on the rate … Continue reading COP in or COP out: The lead up to COP-26
Bringing carbon down to earth – no tech needed
We hear a lot about the climate crisis, with good reason, as it is well past the time for warnings, and action is urgently needed. As individuals it can be overwhelming, anxiety producing, and easy to feel powerless in the face of a planetary scale challenge. One of the reasons I am passionate about working … Continue reading Bringing carbon down to earth – no tech needed
What I learned about permaculture by going back to university:
I have been involved in the world of permaculture - learning, practising, and teaching, for over twenty years. In that time the importance and urgency of climate action and social inequity has become more and more apparent, and I firmly believe that the permaculture framework of ethically informed design principles and strategies provides a road … Continue reading What I learned about permaculture by going back to university:
52 Climate actions: 7 – Hold meetings online
I'm going to start straight off by saying this is not my area of expertise - far from it, so I will learn something too! Fortunately I have some people in my life who can help me with the technology learning curve. My first point would be: you don't need to be an expert in … Continue reading 52 Climate actions: 7 – Hold meetings online
52 Climate actions – week 6
Eat less meat and dairy: Is it really so simple? Addressing complex issues like climate change may appear to be simple and obvious. We know that reducing greenhouse gas emissions and our individual and collective carbon footprint is vital, but there is not always a one size fits all solution. I suggest that it is … Continue reading 52 Climate actions – week 6
52 Climate actions – week 5
PROTECT AND RESTORE WETLANDS: We hear a lot about deforestation and the need to protect and restore forests to reduce the effects of climate change, as well as the many other ecosystem services they provide. Of equal importance, but less well known, is the importance of the world's wetlands as a carbon sink. They may … Continue reading 52 Climate actions – week 5
52 Climate Actions: week 4
THINK DIFFERENTLY: Bill Mollison, co-founder of permaculture said "permaculture is a philosophy of working with, rather than against nature; of protracted and thoughtful observation, rather than protracted and thoughtless action..." He also said "We don't have to suppose we need oil, or governments, or anything." We are being invited to reconsider everything about how we … Continue reading 52 Climate Actions: week 4
52 Climate Actions: week 3
ASSESS YOUR CLIMATE RISKS I'm writing this at a time when much of Australia is experiencing devastating bush fires. At the same time there have been tropical storms with deluges of rain, and hailstorms that have caused significant damage. Other countries have experienced their own extreme weather events, from cyclones to flooding to wild fires … Continue reading 52 Climate Actions: week 3
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