As Peak Oil hits, that is, when extraction no longer meets demand and the price goes even higher, transport costs will rise. Everything we currently buy that is transported to the shop will cost outrageous amounts of money. The energy we use today is largely oil and gas based.
Producing our own energy is already easy - solar heating and wind generation technology are readily available. It is possible to be self sufficient in energy and save on those horrendous power and gas bills.
As climate change increasingly affects soils, crops and livestock, we will need to adapt what we eat to suit the changing situation.
Growing our own fruit and vegetables is one simple solution. Some trial and error will be required to learn what grows best in your area. Knowing how to preserve food to eat out of season will mean we will not be reliant on expensive-to-run freezers or constant trips to the supermarket.
Locally produced food will make life cheaper, simpler, better. Locally produced energy will mean less wastage down transmission lines
Monday, 29 September 2008
Gayle Souter-Brown's design theory
As the credit crunch deepens, the need for our homes to be restorative retreats from the world becomes stronger. Sensitive Interior Design that integrates into the होम'sGarden Design will give best results.
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