Sustainable Living – Blog, Articles, & Tips
Explore how living lightly on the land connects our communities to the natural world that supports us. Let this page be your guide to the best advice on energy efficiency, solar power, wind energy, living off the grid, and more.
Building My Net Zero Energy Home: Foundation Details for Airtight Design
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Building My Net Zero Energy Home: Pouring Concrete
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Building My Net Zero Energy Home: Window and Door Buck Details
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DIY Solar Power System Offers Easy Emergency Power Supply
Gary Reysa
Local Energy, Local Ownership
Greg Pahl
First U.S. Wave Energy Set for Oregon Coast
Anthony Casson
Solar Index, Co-Generation, and Other Energy News
The Mother Earth News Editors
Fiscal Cliff Deal Extends U.S. Wind Power Tax Credits
New Release American Wind Energy Association
Recycling 101
Staff
Guide to Green Weddings
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Earth Gauge Tip of the Week — Radon Action Month
Earth Gauge
Geothermal Power, Fat Energy, and Other Energy News
The Mother Earth News Editors
Micro Solar Energy From 'Glitter PV'
News Release From Sandia National Laboratories
Earthship Houses
Staff
New U.S. Offshore Wind Energy Projects Announced
Press Release From The U.S. Department Of Energy
Wind Turbines and Bird Kills
Cam Mather
World Nuclear Electricity Generation Down 5 Percent Since 2006
Press Release
Energy News: Instant Flow Water Heater, Peat Fuel, and More
The Mother Earth News Editors
Green Goods: Useful Products and Gifts
Miriam Landman
China Solar Hot Water Design Achieves 75 Percent Home Energy Savings
Staff
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