It has no synthetic alternative and some scientists believe supplies may already be in a terminal decline. But there is still no international effort to tackle the massive agricultural problems that will come when the phosphorus runs out
… Peak phosphorus: our most important nutrient … claimed production of phosphorus has already peaked, and demand is rising continuously. It … consistently to predict when oilfields will peak. He found that phosphate production has …
The health of our soils is more important now than ever, says the Soil Association’s Helen Browning - especially with the challenges that climate change will bring ...
… Peak soil: act now or the very ground beneath … encourage mixed and organic farming!) 'Peak soil' may be upon us, yet we know enough … in Wiltshire. READ MORE... NEWS ANALYSIS Peak oil before 2020 a 'significant risk', say …
The end of the oil age won't be a pretty thing, but a new report by Deutsche Bank suggests it could be even uglier than we feared...
… Dan Box | 23rd November 2009 Comment Energy Peak Oil Oil Money Food And Farming … it running out? Are we approaching/at/passed Peak Oil (the point when global oil production … report from Deutsche Bank, entitled ' The Peak Oil Market: Price Dynamics at the End of …
What can happen when a Transition Initiative and its local authority work together: the Stroud story
… Stroud’s Local Government Group. Fi speaks: I’m Fi Macmillan, also of Transition … paid for Richard Heinberg – a leading peak oil academic – to speak to both our community, and Stroud …
UK's new trade and agriculture commission must address the dangers and inequalities rife in meat farming and processing.
… Have we reached 'peak meat'? Natalie Bennett | 31st July 2020 … into the UK. We’ve started to hear talk of “peak meat” – the damage done by factory …
Cuba's no democratic paradise, but the country could certainly teach the west a thing or two about sustainable, secure food production, as this new film demonstrates
… Cuba from the poverty of the Special Period. Peak oil Although born out of necessity, … as something of a model for how to survive peak oil. Because of this, other countries …
Tamzin Pinkerton and Rob Hopkins have created a one-stop guide packed with ideas, tips and examples of how to source food closer to home
… of our continued unreadiness for reaching peak oil, how can we begin to rebuild local … that is the nature of preparing for the post-peak oil economy; when it comes, the change … also: 10 Steps to Creating a Local Food Group Peak oil before 2020 'a significant risk', say …
The community supports the farmer and the farmer supports the community. Why isn't everyone taking part in the latest agricultural revolution, wonders Ed Hamer
… are the looming challenges posed by the peak oil crisis. It is no coincidence that the … along the supply chain. A positive aspect to peak oil Even the most rigid commentators … to processing, packaging and transport, peak oil is now emerging as the catalyst, …
It’s hard to learn much or do much about sustainability without getting your hands dirty.
… each year to forestall the inevitable peak of global oil output). We need skills in … of the Post Carbon Institute and author of Peak Everything This article first appeared in …
Phosphorus is a crucial nutrient and a vital component of fertiliser, a mainstay of modern farming. But we could be heading for a major shortfall in supplies, argues Hannah Hislop, with some alarming consequences
… and thus the likelihood and timing of ‘peak phosphate’ (i.e. when phosphate … are accurate, they would still expect peak phosphate within this century. However the debate about peak phosphate is resolved, the most …
Growing your own would be vital if the shops shut for good. Steve Solomon has the key to a persistent vegetable state
… Reviews Gardening Self-sufficiency Vegetables Peak Oil Farming Local Food Production … the key to a persistent vegetable state So peak oil has arrived, food prices are soaring … of reputable seed companies in the English-speaking world. The last section gives growing …
As the Government commits to a high-tech revolution in the home - meters that can be read remotely and may help alter energy habits - questions are raised about data security... and whether any of us will be interested
… And Technology Green Living Smart Meter Off-peak Electricity Gas Miliband Ed Bills Money … example by using electricity in cheaper, off-peak times. Great Britain will be the first …
Our lives are now so dependent on oil that it is impossible to conceive of a world without it. Before long, however, we will have no choice. The sooner we start planning for that reality, and changing the way we live, the better our chance of survival.
… to war for oil oil, but while the concept of peak oil and the relationship between oil and … we are at the end of cheap oil… or who think peak oil is not due for a few decades… or who … Darley Chelsea Green, 2004, US $18 Hubbert’s Peak The impending world oil shortage By …
Electric cars are backed as a climate panacea by the majority, but are there negative impacts we're missing in the rush to electrification?
… will emit 3kg carbon (the G-Wiz is 13.1kw at peak), whereas an efficient petrol car driven … and the energy wasted by coping with the peaks and troughs of electricity demand. Under … cars would be used to balance out those peaks. While today’s EVs are charged by the …
In contrast to the squalid conditions faced by many migrant farm workers, employees of salad producer G's Marketing live in specially-built hostels with a social centre, sports pitches and a bar. Is this the future of industrial horticulture? Andrew Wasley reports
… retailers and other clients are met. During peak seasons the group employs as many as … Although there is not much free time – during peak seasons (April until October) workers are … and thousands of sticks picked. During peak seasons it can be a 24 hour operation – …
Angela Merkel’s decision to dispense with nuclear power has left environmentalists around the world exploring alternatives. Henry Gass weighs up the options
… where air conditioning guzzles electricity, peak demand coincides with peak solar radiation. In the UK, peak demand takes place between 5pm and 7pm on …
Can’t tell medlars from mushrooms? Noah Lee spoke to the Wild Man, aka forager Fergus Drennan, to find out exactly how to make your wild food fantasies a reality
… available, late summer and early autumn are peak season for foragers. But if the thought … Fruit: Late summer and early autumn is the peak time of year for berries, so expect to …
Tamzin Pinkerton & Rob Hopkins's new book, Local Food, is an indispensable guide for anyone interested in creating a local food group. Here's an extract to whet your appetite...
… Town Tamzin Pinkerton Rob Hopkins Local Food Peak Oil Organic Farming robhopkins1.jpg … elders As we move down the slope away from a peak in oil production, the elder folk in our …
Inconsistent wind is no impediment to the generation of electricity by turbines, three separate reports have concluded, as well as showing that the National Grid is more than able to cope with increased investment in wind energy
… be able to shut off appliances at times of peak demand and draw energy from other … wind with an overlay of tidal power peaking twice a day might simply have been too …
A Cumbrian company’s wool insulation can help you cut your fuel bills, reduce your
contribution to climate change and help struggling hill farmers, too
… the inside of the building. This can reduce peak temperature by up to 7° centigrade more … of moisture by wool insulation can increase peak temperature by up to 4°c centigrade more …
During the past weeks, the world’s media have been transfixed by the convulsions of the US and global fi nancial system. At stake are billions in bail-outs and trillions in derivatives. The viability of banks and currencies is threatened, and ultimately the savings and investments of hundreds of millions of ordinary people.
… of the Post Carbon Institute and author of Peak Everything This article first appeared in …
It’s 2008, and feeding ourselves has never been easier. We take for granted a supply of every agricultural commodity on the planet, 365 days a year. Food is cheap. Never in living memory have we spent less on it as a proportion of our total expenditure. Even our poorest citizens can afford the luxury foods of yesteryear, like salmon and chicken.
… mark and we have or are about to pass the ‘peak’ of world oil output, after which … seasonal ingredients at their nutritional peak, and by avoiding the battery of additives …
Ladakh is framed by the Karakoram mountains to the north and the Himalayas to the south. Yet even in this remote environment the forces of global consumerism are intruding. Nicola Graydon reports on the locals' inspiring defence of their culture
… a verdant oasis curving down from the stark peaks of the Himalayas. Walking around the … an audience of local dignitaries, the women speak eloquently about their attempts to …