5 signs sustainability is the new engine for global economic growth

Strong crosswinds are in the global economy. The Fourth Industrial Revolution is here, with pervasive transparency, unlimited information access and accelerating disruptive technology and change. Rapid adaptation never has been more important as corporates spread globally, facing new regulatory and Read More …

What is Appropriate Technology for Self-Reliance?

Building a self-reliant community requires decisions on what types of technology to use. Some technologies require energy or specialized knowledge that can be easily lost. Even a simple blender is just a paperweight without a source of electricity. So which Read More …

Are You Making This Mistake in Self-Reliance?

When I lived in an apartment in the city I often caught myself romanticizing self-reliance. When I thought about my future self-reliant life I saw myself growing potatoes, storing them in a root cellar, and restoring my house to old-style Read More …

9 More ‘Forgotten’ Pioneer Tools You’ll Need If The Grid Fails

The modern homestead is heavily dependent on electricity and gasoline – for everything from lawnmowers to tractors to chainsaws to electric drills. But during a power outage, particularly a long-term one, we probably won’t have any of those modern conveniences. Read More …