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Soccer’s swampy bugs out
PeopleJan 15, 2010

Soccer’s swampy bugs out

MANCHESTER United defender Gary Neville is building an earth sheltered eco home that promises to become one of Britain’s leading environmental showcases. ...

Living for free
PeopleJan 12, 2010

Living for free

27-year-old Katharine Hibbert is a nice middle class girl. She writes book reviews for the Times Literary Supplement, and volunteers for the Food not Bombs grou...

Real-life Canute fights coast ruling
PeopleNov 26, 2009

Real-life Canute fights coast ruling

A retired engineer who built his own sea defences is trying to reverse a legal judgement which would result in his home being washed into the sea. 78 year old P...

A Freegan Feast for 500
PeopleNov 11, 2009

A Freegan Feast for 500

Freegan Mark Boyle is marking Buy Nothing Day with a lunch for 500 that will cost him and his guests absolutely nothing....

Peak Oil is now says IEA
PeopleNov 10, 2009

Peak Oil is now says IEA

THE world will have to find four Saudi Arabias by 2030 if it wants to maintain its oil consumption habit, says the International Energy Agency’s chief economist...

Under the Dome – book preview
Courses, guides & tutorialsNov 7, 2009

Under the Dome – book preview

Stephen King’s latest novel is about a small town that is suddenly and mysteriously taken off the grid....

Shoestring Survivalism – book review
CommunitiesOct 20, 2009

Shoestring Survivalism – book review

This is the third book I received from Paladin Press to review. I appreciate the chance to read and review these books, I have enjoyed them immensely. This book...

Dismal UK energy prospects will boost DIY power
EnergyOct 11, 2009

Dismal UK energy prospects will boost DIY power

Off-grid energy boosted after new UK report warns of bleak energy supply prices over next decade...

Tough Times Survival Guide vol 1 – book review
CommunitiesOct 8, 2009

Tough Times Survival Guide vol 1 – book review

Reading, learning, it’s what I enjoy doing. Before the internet, I would go to the three local libraries in my hometown, I would check out as many books a...

Greed cheerleaders sleaze splurge
PeopleOct 4, 2009

Greed cheerleaders sleaze splurge

Tracey Emin and Simon Cowell flaunt their wealth – are they out of step with the times or are we still living in the greedy 80s?...

Grow your own tobacco – book review
CommunitiesSep 28, 2009

Grow your own tobacco – book review

A while back, I had some trouble with the government about buying cigarettes from outside the country (USA), it is WAS perfectly legal (at the time) to order ci...

Preening or Greening?
PeopleSep 27, 2009

Preening or Greening?

Which celebs are devaluing the green movement? We divide them into fakers and sincere green campaigners...