Tag Archives: local economy

Vehicles of hope: solar flight and African windpower

Posted on 17 March 2015 by Peter Boyer

We should never give up our struggle for clean energy; that’s the lesson from opposite ends of the technology spectrum. [17 March 2015 | Peter Boyer] Life’s full of surprises. Just when it seems there’s no hope for humanity’s tangled … Continue reading →

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Consumerism, the real meaning of Christmas

Posted on 2 December 2014 by Peter Boyer

We consume because of biological imperatives. So how do we stop it being so destructive? [2 December 2014 | Peter Boyer] You’ll need to know this: including today there are just 23 days left in which to buy your Christmas … Continue reading →

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The world-wide trend toward sustainable communities

Posted on 14 October 2014 by Peter Boyer

Local administrations around the world are stepping up efforts to build resilience into their communities. [14 October 2014 | Peter Boyer] “He’s from Barcelona.” That was Sybil Fawlty’s way of explaining the physical and verbal ineptitude of Manuel, the Spanish … Continue reading →

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