Is a Terrorist Attack on the Power Grid Just Days Away?
Around 1:00 AM, a man slipped into an underground bunker off Route 101 outside of San Jose, CA… …using a pair of wire cutters, …
This “Little Thing” Could Destroy our Way of Life in a Second – It’s Scary
A tree falls in Ohio… …and the Northeastern United States goes dark. The New York City skyline disappears that night. Subway trains grind to …
These Solar Roads Could Power An Entire Country
A small US-based company called Solar Roadways are developing a solar road surface that, if installed on roads nationwide, has the potential to produce …
13+ DIY Projects For Self-Reliance From An Urban Homestead Tour In LA
Erik Knutzen and Kelly Coyne of Root Simple have been urban homesteaders for over a decade and have many inspiring things going on in …
Microgrids Aren’t a Fad…They Are the Future
Sometimes I feel like no matter how much I write about (or talk about) alternative energy solutions, the ideas fall on deaf ears. Of …
How To Build Your Own Solar Bottle Bulb And Get Free Off-Grid Lighting
The DIY solar bottle bulb is improving lives all over the world. Here’s the original story if you’ve missed it, and in the video …
Excitement Builds As Solar Decathlon Approaches
As you are aware, I have been very excited about some of the new developments occurring in the solar space this year. I have …
Couple Stays Warm 24/7 With Just One Small Fire Each Day. Their Secret? A “Super Stove”
Ernie and Erica Wisner have created over 700 rocket mass heaters, or “super stoves” as I like to call them, and in this video …
A Case Study in Community Sustainability
Have you ever heard of Feldheim, Germany? If not, it’s ok. Truthfully, I wasn’t familiar with the town until a few months ago and …
How To Heat 500 Showers From One Small Compost Pile
Brian Kerkvlies small compost pile on Inspiration Farm provided 500 hot showers over a 2 month period from just 90 minutes of work. Want …