Struvite and Phosphate

The Climate change discussion surrounds us. This is true whether you believe the Climate is changing or not. The discussion envelopes whether we believe that Climate Change is the result of human activity or natural climate cycles. Similarly the discussion of what to do with our fossil fuel deposits is unavoidable, regardless of your attitude toward fossil fuel use. These two discussions dominate. It seems at times there is not enough oxygen left for other discussions, yet there are other resource issues we need to talk about if we wish to live responsibly and sustainably.

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When Enough is Enough

If, as a society, we hope to transition towards a sustainable future, the concept of “enough” is a concept that will need to become an ever increasing part of our life – of our living.

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The Water Cycle

In a recent article, I stressed the importance of soil organic matter (SOM). I stressed how through solar energy, green growing plants, water and photosynthesis , SOM (58% carbon) can be increased in soils resulting in a rich aggregate. That organic sponge becomes housing for a multitude of Gifts and not only makes for healthy plants rich in nutrients but provides a healthy hydrological cycle.

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Regen-AG

Elon Musk, of Tesla, has just offered $100 million to support the development of a technological solution that will reduce atmospheric CO₂. By so doing he is acknowledging and addressing the climate crisis.

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Moratorium!

I noticed a few years back that I was buying my clothes faster than I was wearing them out. That is, I was buying a new shirt or pants before what I was wearing was ready to be cut into rags. Eventually, clothes were just piling up. I kept buying new (to me) clothes, so that I always had that crisp, bright look of a new piece of clothing. But the effect was ridiculous. I had hangers and drawers full of “work” clothes that I intended to use when gardening but really – when was I going to wear all this?  So, I declared… a MORATORIUM!

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