I mighty strange gardening technique. Great way to capture a massive amount of water for use year after year.
Thanks to The Survival Podcast for the heads-up on this technique!
(Source: askbryan, via speakerforthetrees)
raised garden beds: hugelkultur instead of irrigation
Japanese breakthrough will make wind power cheaper than nuclear
A surprising aerodynamic innovation in wind turbine design called the ‘wind lens’ could triple the output of a typical wind turbine, making it less costly than nuclear power.
(via faqyeahgreen)
This video shows the joy that solar ovens can bring to a community. These women are reaping the many benefits that come with adopting solar cooking technology such as cheaper - zero costs, zero pollution, a cooking pot that doesn’t need to be constantly attended to, independence, new practical skills, confidence and free time. Each and every single reason is important to us, and we cannot wait to introduce this technology to some of the communities in the Gambia.
Great video found by one of our new #Mbollou Volunteers about both the importance and dangers of water. A subject very close to our heart.
Two polar bears muse on the causes of global warming.
(Source: youtube.com, via faqyeahgreen)
Act on What You Know
(via climate-changing)
Why I Hire Former Convicts and Gang Members
Great article and example of business with a strong sense of social responsibility. The team here at Mbollou would love to see more businesses doing this!
