Category Archives: permaculture

Looking the future in the eye

Posted on 27 March 2012 by Peter Boyer

The chances of us getting through the next decade without significant economic damage are zero, says Nicole Foss [27 May 2012 | Peter Boyer] Everyone, I’m sure, agrees that some big changes lie ahead. Climate and energy are in the … Continue reading →

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Has meat been given a bum rap?

Posted on 7 June 2011 by Peter Boyer

Meat has been branded a significant culprit in our greenhouse emissions, but a new study suggests its role may have been exaggerated. [7 June 2011 | Peter Boyer] One of the mantras that’s completely lost on me is “we are … Continue reading →

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