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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 calculated the numbers involved for the [...] 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 visit: www.mayapedal.org http www.innovate-or-die.com www.nif.org.in [...] ‘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 addthis_url = ‘http%3A%2F%2Furban-arcadia.com%2Fpermaculture%2Fpermaculture-co-originator-holmgren-doco-pt1%2F’; David Holmgren presents the design principles as thinking tools that when used together allow us to creatively redesign our environment and our behaviour in a world of less energy and resources. The full DVD is available from www.holmgren.com.au or http addthis_url = ‘http%3A%2F%2Furban-arcadia.com%2Fpermaculture%2Fpermaculture-principles-with-david-holmgren%2F’; Peak Moment 62: Take a whirlwind tour of the Brookside Energy Farm with Jason Bradford and Christoffer Hansen at planting time. Along with perennials, annuals, a food forest, and dryland crops (grains), they’re growing Jerusalem artichoke and dale sorghum to produce both food and energy (ethanol). Watch Chris cut sod with a Swiss glaser hoe [...] Bill Mollison co-founder of Permaculture gives insight into the techniques, practices and benefits of the most important interdisciplinary earth science of our age. To find out more about Bill and his work please visit; www.tagari.com addthis_url = ‘http%3A%2F%2Furban-arcadia.com%2Fpermaculture%2Fthe-permaculture-concept-part-six%2F’; Peak Moment 143: Asking “wouldn’t it be wonderful if our city could feed itself?” Joe Leitch ponders everybody in Portland planting a chestnut tree. Pam Leitch relates how they both left the corporate world after reading the book “Your Money or Your Life”. As educators on sustainability and resource depletion, permaculture and social justice, they [...] ‘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 addthis_url = ‘http%3A%2F%2Furban-arcadia.com%2Fpermaculture%2Fpermaculture-co-originator-holmgren-doco-pt2%2F’; homesteadworld.com Home-built, DIY wind generator using 38 volt Ametek DC motor generator. Blade speed is geared-up 2.5 times with v-belt pulleys to make the generator spin faster. … wind generator amatek 38 volt belt pulley homestead homesteading elko nevada alternative energy nate nathan carpenter addthis_url = ‘http%3A%2F%2Furban-arcadia.com%2Fpermaculture%2Fwind-generator-using-38-volt-ametek-dc-motor%2F’; VP100 Vertical Axis Wind Turbine Prototype Spinning at Clines Corners, New Mexico May 2007. Capable of generating 150 – 300 MWh of annual energy at good wind sites. VAWTPower Management, Inc. addthis_url = ‘http%3A%2F%2Furban-arcadia.com%2Fpermaculture%2Fvertical-axis-wind-turbine%2F’; |
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