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The meaning of local

Thursday, July 3rd, 2008

Local implies a geographic or spatial entity. In the past week I have been exposed to some very dubious local claims, so thought I would do a quick check on how local applies in the context of sustainability. Not straightforward or clear! In the context of labour, the accepted definition seems ...

Are you managing your water?

Sunday, April 13th, 2008

On holiday in France I noticed a neighbour watering his immaculate lawn with a very impressive sprinkler system and distinct lack of rainwater capture systems, not even a water butt. My French isn't good enough, and my attitude wasn't tough enough to ask him if he has considered the energy ...