From the monthly archives:

July 2009

How to Live Off-Grid

Many of us at some time or other have wished or dreamed about being off-grid. Well I have, and still do. I came across this book by Nick Rosen a while back and it made in interesting and inspiring read. Static or mobile – in a house or a hut, a boat or a campervan [...]

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Video: From Sea to Shelf – fisheries for the future

by Alex

Greenpeace report that with around 80 per cent of fish stocks in trouble, species driven to extinction and ecosystems on the brink of collapse, it’s time to rethink how we harvest our oceans. This new video shows how Greenpeace has been encouraging retailers to clean up their seafood shelves – by switching to a sustainable [...]

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The Wiyos

by Alex

Looks like the Wiyos are now on the road to some great exposure. Maverick Magazine reports: following their success at the Barbican’s Folk America series with Seasick Steve in January, Brooklyn-based four-piece the Wiyos have been working non-stop ever since and landed their busiest summer ever—a 27-date US run opening for the Bob Dylan/ Willie [...]

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