Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Green roofs, 1/2 off...in Singapore!

Well, I guess I acquiece. If there are less blog posts, that means there are more projects going up or in the works. And that's a good thing, right? Even though the frequency will be reduced to probably once a week, I'll make sure it's good...

When was the last time you could get a 384 page book...free? Well, Plan B 4.0 authored by Lester Brown of the Washington, DC-based nonprofit Earth Policy Institute (www.earth-policy.org), outlines a plan to address current worldwide challenges facing our civilization through a serious mobilization that will work to stabilize climate and population, address poverty, and restore the natural systems that our economy depends upon.
What a treat. Great thanks goes to NextStep Newsletter editor, Paul Moss, for making us all aware of this.

-More from the permaculture world. Great article from Science Alert about the risks and solutions for global food security. 9 billion in 2050. Over 11 billion in 2060. We had better get on it.

-If you're already hip to permaculture and ready to help others, the 2nd edition of the Permaculture Teaching Manual is now available.

-Sweet fancy moses, Singapore is offering incentives for green roofs. Does 50% of the cost whet your appetite?

-I will most DEFINITELY try making this dandelion preserve.

-Vancouver wanted to make 2010 urban gardens by 2010. looks like they broke their goal.

Hmmm...could Detroit learn from East German examples on how to make shrinking cities mini-meccas?

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