We are the unsustainable super predators

. Study calls humans unsustainable “super predators” "...The study concludes that human "super predators" will need to be "additionally constrained by managers" if we're to have any hope of reigning in the current destruction of ecological and evolutionary processes we've wrought worldwide...." Reference: www.slashgear.com

Earthbag Building Workshop

Earthbag Building Workshop

Earthbag Building Workshop

Off the Grid food truck market to Walnut Creek

. Off the Grid food truck market to Walnut Creek "...Off the Grid’s interest in opening a Walnut Creek market began in 2013, when it partnered with Walnut Creek Downtown to find a locale. After Off the Grid had looked at, and exhausted, many possibilities, about six months ago the opportunity arose to run the market in the parking lot of the former MacDonald’s restaurant. ..." Reference: www.berkeleyside.com

Bill Gates to invest $2bn in breakthrough renewable energy projects

. Bill Gates to invest $2bn in breakthrough renewable energy projects "...Bill Gates has announced he will invest $2bn (£1.3bn) in renewable technologies initiatives, but rejected calls to divest from the fossil fuel companies that are burning carbon at a rate that ignores international agreements to limit global warming...." Reference: www.theguardian.com

City of Huntsville files lawsuit against veteran attempting to live “off the grid”

. City of Huntsville files lawsuit against veteran attempting to live “off the grid” "...“So I basically made all my own utilities, I’ve got my solar panels, I’ve got my rain water collection system and stuff,” said Truitt. ..." Reference: wiat.com

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Worst places to live off-the-grid: Huntsville, Alabama

In the spotlight this week is Huntsville, Alabama. According to a couple of articles coming from local news in the City of Huntsville, if you want to live off the grid in Huntsville, you are not welcome here. In fact, Huntsville has taken an unusually aggressive tone in making sure those wanting to go green and self-sufficient here are welcome to leave! According to WAFF, "Huntsville city leaders say Truitt is bothering them and needs to follow city ordinance or leave." Oddly, Huntsville is known as an eclectic city for those that are familiar with its diverse population that spans all walks of life. However, there is definitely a shift in this beautiful city from a hometown attitude to a blatant "it's all about the money" attitude that is encroaching on the friendly, quaint, southern hospitality that built it. The city now aggressively advertises it is anti-union when it comes to begging for labor intensive companies to move to the town as they proudly shout WE ARE A RIGHT TO WORK STATE! And now they are holding down its citizens even more by trying to make sure they maintain the forced dependence upon the city infrastructure. Gotta keep those dollars rolling in so the city can continue to give crazy tax breaks and incentives to the companies they bribe to come to town ...oops, we didn't mean bribe, we meant incentivize to come to their friendly little burb.

Evidence of a wishy-washy enforcement of the "ordinances" in the situation of this couple wanting to live off-the-grid is easily found. Specifically, they aggressively attempt to stop this couple from living off the grid and saving on utility costs, yet the city is littered with homeless encampments made of cardboard and plywood. We guess that off-the-grid living takes income from Huntsville Utilities while building more appropriate living space for the homeless would be an expense for the city instead of income. Read the story at: City responds to couple trying to live 'off-the-grid'

Reference:Off-The-Grid

City says Huntsville (Alabama) couple can't live 'off the grid'

. City says Huntsville couple can't live 'off the grid' "...City officials also took issue with Truitt's off-the-grid lifestyle. "They came and they condemned our house and told us if we stayed here we'd be arrested for trespassing on our own property, and the reason why is, they said, it was unsafe living conditions because we don't have city utilities hooked up," Truitt explained. The former military member says he just wants the freedoms he swore he'd protect...." Reference: www.waff.com

A Field Guide to Edible Wild Plants: Eastern and central North America (Peterson Field Guides)

. A Field Guide to Edible Wild Plants: Eastern and central North America (Peterson Field Guides)

A Field Guide to Edible Wild Plants: Eastern and central North America

"...More than 370 edible wild plants, plus 37 poisonous look-alikes, are described here, with 400 drawings and 78 color photographs showing precisely how to recognize each species. Also included are habitat descriptions, lists of plants by season, and preparation instructions for 22 different food uses. A Field Guide to Edible Wild Plants: Eastern and central North America (Peterson Field Guides) is a vital resource for those living off the grid..."

Reference: Amazon

Intro to The Common Unity Project and Earth Conscious Building Design

. Intro to The Common Unity Project and Earth Conscious Building Design "...Find out what The Common Unity Project is all about. Come learn about the principles behind the design of “The Hive”: A communal, off-grid, self sufficient structure that will begin construction by passionate volunteers the day following this workshop..." Reference: thecommonunityproject.com

Vertical Farming in Jackson, Wyoming

. A Vacant Lot In Wyoming Will Become One Of The World's First Vertical Farms "... On a thin slice of vacant land next to a parking lot, a startup called Vertical Harvest recently broke ground on a new three-story stack of greenhouses ..." Reference: www.fastcoexist.com