Cambridge University physicist, David Mackay, in a passionate, personal analysis of the energy crisis in the UK, in which he comes to some surprising conclusions about the way forward. The film is based on his new book Sustainable Energy without the hot air, in which Prof Mackay has [...] Continue Reading…
How Many Lightbulbs?
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Nov 142009
Home farming unit
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Oct 242009
Off the Grid;Sustainable Habitat 2020
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Oct 242009
Today, our habitat is very dependent on the international grid of energy &water. Energy crisis, clean water shortage, global warming and environmental pollution are worldwide problems. Understanding cities as dynamic and ever-evolving eco-systems can help us to formulate strategies for a sustainable urban future. This film is based on [...] Continue Reading…
Raw Honey and its Many Uses
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Sep 262009
by James Martin
Raw honey is one of the most sought after products on the market to date. Although it can be gathered from certain flowers and other insects the main source of honey is bee keeping. Bee keepers will have acres of large bee colonies in order to meet [...] Continue Reading…
Sep 182009
Historic Hardy Farm, part of Chorlton Meadows in the Mersey Valley, is under threat from development. A company called West Didsbury and Chorlton Grounds Ltd, fronted by Rob Turley who is also vice chairman and CEO of West Didsbury and Chorlton AFC (a separate entity), and formerly of Turley [...] Continue Reading…
Sep 162009
Introduction to Permaculture Design with Geoff Lawton. Based on the Bill Mollison Permaculture Manual and the 72 hour Permaculture Design Certificate course, Geoff Lawton explains the theory and takes you through a number of Permaculture designed projects that are patterned on Nature. An ideal introduction for anyone interested in [...] Continue Reading…
Practical Permaculture in Britain – Pt1
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Sep 152009
Practical Permaculture in Britain documentary by Malcolm Baldwin. For more information about permaculture visit www.permacultureplanet.com
Bill Mollison on Permaculture
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Sep 112009
This is a short segment of Bill Mollison speaking about Permaculture. It was edited from a much longer video that can be found here: www.youtube.com
Permaculture Pedal Power
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Sep 072009
In Permaculture alternative energy systems are an integral part of any good design. There is no better example of this than the humble bicycle. In this short fun film there are many examples of the innovative and creative uses of bicycle power. For More Information on pedal power please [...] Continue Reading…
Permaculture co-originator 'Holmgren' doco Pt1
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Sep 032009
‘Eco-Centric’, a story by reporter Tim Lee from the 2004 ABC program ‘Landline’ about permaculture co-originator David Holmgren, whose “pivotal role in developing permaculture has scarcely been recognised” www.holmgren.com.au