On 1st February 2008, the Isle of Eigg entered a new era, with the switching on of the island electrification project, which makes 24 hour power available for the first time to all residents and businesses on the island. Until then individuals were entirely dependent upon making their own power and the clattering of generators was always to be heard. Now, the generators are silent and suddenly they have leapt to the forefront of electricity generation using renewable energy resources. The … Read more
Take the Train (leave the plane) The lower impact way to travel
Flying has lost its glamour. Many of us now want a more rewarding, low-stress alternative to flying, which brings you closer to the world you live in and reduces your contribution to climate change by at least 75%. It's time to rediscover real travel by train or ship, where the journey itself is an adventure. The site below explain how to travel comfortably & affordably by train or ferry where you might have thought that air was the only option. … Read more
Living plants create electricity Simple technology to generate power from living plants
Dutch company powers streetlights with living plants. In Hembrug, Netherlands more than 300 LED lights were illuminated by the Dutch company Plant-e in a new energy project called “Starry Sky.” Although the bulbs were ordinary, the electricity running through them derived from a new process that harnesses the power of living plants. Plant-e’s technology is the first to produce electricity from plants without damaging them. … Read more
Graphene Miracle material?
Graphene are extremely thin sheets of pure carbon first produced in 2004. It is the strongest known material with the highest electrical conductivity and has numerous other qualities, some of which promise significant advances in sustainable technologies and ecological restoration. Far smaller lighter batteries will benefit renewable energy systems, nano-porous sheets of Graphene can be produced to filter and desalinate water, it can extract radio-active elements from waste water and there are a … Read more
How to Choose the Bicycle for You Reducing dependency on fossil fuels
Road bikes, tourers, mountain bikes, hybrids - how do you choose? Selecting the right bike for you and buying the best you can afford will reduce your dependence of fossil fuelled transport, help you keep fit and give you hours of enjoyment. The following links describe the qualities of various types of bike and how they perform. … Read more
Como Construir un Biodigestor de Bajo Costo Video Producido por Común Tierra en Oaxaca, México
(Video with english subtitles) En este video explicamos paso a paso el proceso de construcción de un biodigestor de bajo costo que puede generar 3 horas de gás para una familia con el estiercol de una vaca. Filmado por el Proyecto Común Tierra en el Proyecto Tierra del Sol, Mexico. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gR1V2qn1cM … Read more
Permacultura en Escala Familia Video sobre técnicas de Permacultura en Tierramor, México
En este video el Proyecto Común Tierra documenta Tierramor, una granja familiar en México que vive aplicando principio de permacultura hace 10 anos, fundada por Holger Heronimi y Marina Ortiz. En el video Holger enseña algunas de las soluciones en captación de agua, cuidado de animales y aprovechamento de residuos utilizando tecnicas de permacultura. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LERBwMXkZI0 … Read more
Como construir um forno solar! Video que ensina técnicas para construir un modelo econômico de forno solar
(English subtitles click on the bottom of the video, legêndas português clique na barra debaixo do video) Aqui mostramos o processo de construção do forno solar do Projeto Común Tierra (www.comuntierra.org) Video que mostra passo a passo fazer um forno solar em sua casa, colhendo o sol e cozinhando alimentos saudáveis ricos e energizadas pelo sol! O vídeo explica o processo de construção do forno solar do Projeto Común Tierra, liderados por Nora El Tilo Tonchi e Permacultura Oficina em … Read more
Bicycle roads catching solar energy Solar bike path pilot
A Dutch project that integrates solar panels into a bike commuter path has opened in November 2014 on a special roadway outside Amsterdam. Power generated by the SolaRoad's panels will be funneled into the national energy grid. The project is being called the world's first public road that includes embedded solar cells. In the U.S., an Indiegogo campaign for the Idaho-based Solar Roadways project raised $2.2 million earlier in 2014 to pursue a more elaborate vision. It would integrate features … Read more
Solar powered ‘eTree’ eTree providing energy, WIFI and shade
The eTree, an Israeli invention, produces energy, cools and provides water for humans and pets, gives off Wifi signals, adds connectivity to a community, provides shade, offers a charging point, gives rest along the way and light at night. … Read more
