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Can burning biomass be sustainable?

Simon Fairlie of the Land Magazine | 15-Aug-2021 | 8

“Burning biomass is just another path to environmental destruction,” claims a recent article in The Ecologist. Really? Simon Fairlie, who has blithely been burning biomass for the last 50 years, investigates. Read more

Biochar on trial: what scientific research tells us so far

Andrew Rollinson of Blushful Earth | 25-Jul-2019 | 24

Working wonders or potentially harmful? Dr Andrew Rollinson examines the scientific research surrounding biochar to date, including his own personal experiments. Read more

Career change? There are not enough charcoal-makers to satisfy the demand for home-produced charcoal

Anna & Pete Grugeon of the Bulworthy Project | 18-Aug-2016 | 5

We interview Pete Grugeon of the Bulworthy Project, who explains that there’s a gap in the market – with not enough charcoal burners to satisfy the demand for locally-produced charcoal. Read more

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There’s a crash coming – a slap from Mother Nature. This isn’t pessimistic; it’s realistic.

The human impact on nature and on each other is accelerating and needs systemic change to reverse.

We’re not advocating poverty, or a hair-shirt existence. We advocate changes that will mean better lives for almost everyone.

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Pedal-powered machines | Walker - 25/04/2024

Awesome, thanks for both your help. I'll let you know how it goes!
Pedal-powered machines | Tom Dixon - 24/04/2024

Hi, I would suggest you find an electric winch with a dc motor (the type on a car/truck/trailer) which can handle your lifting load. Powering...
Pedal-powered machines | Mike Kendall - 24/04/2024

Hello, My first thought was stainless steels that are suitable for saltwater. I'm starting to think fiberglass/FRP instead. We used entirely used/salvaged metal bike frames...