August 16, 2010 – First of all, I need to print a correction concerning last week’s blog: Grailville still operates a CSA, as well as its own farm stand. Wonders abound: an affirmative article about global warming appeared on the front page of The Cincinnati Enquirer last week. Have you ever read the magazine Permaculture Activist ? After having just finished the summer issue, it’s my pleasure to recommend, not just this issue, but every issue, as essential reading. The editors continue to adopt a broader and broader definition of permaculture, thereby broadening the applicability of the publication’s contents. In addition, the articles appearing in PA are authoritative, yet accessible. You don’t have to be an expert to gain something from reading them. The current issue’s theme – eco-nomics – speaks to matters of the home: selecting the right power source, selecting the right home-building materials, figuring out water supply, and, of course, growing one’s food an...
Understanding the global-warming world: causes and ramifications.