Scores of organizations focused on returning and saving American jobs are urging President Donald J. Trump to make good on his campaign pledge to withdraw the United States from the flawed Paris Accords, the so-called “climate change” agreement that many experts say will hurt Americans while doing next-to-nothing to curb emissions. As reported by Lifezette, […]

As a young child in grammar school, Mike Oehler began drawing pictures of homesteads. That early ingenuity, combined with a love for the land and a hippie-like wanderlust to nestle into natural environments, culminated a few decades later in Oehler’s 1982 inventive Do-it-Yourself instructional classic entitled, The $50 and Up Underground House Book. As reported by Undergroundprimer.com, the […]

You can easily grow this blue superfood in your home. Yes, you read that right. The highly-touted “happy food” can find its own happy place inside a pot. This guide will teach you everything you need to know about cultivating this super fruit. Acid is your best friend The most important factor to consider is […]

In an effort to be part of the revolution for sustainable living, Adidas has created a new shoe made out of plastic waste collected from the ocean. According to their official press release, the German sportswear giant has collaborated with environmental advocate group Parley for the Oceans to incorporate recycled plastic in their trademark running shoe […]

In recent days the Internet was abuzz with discussion and rumors about a tabletop exercise conducted by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Defense Department, Dept. of Energy, FEMA and other agencies that simulated a nuclear strike in the New York City area. As reported by The National Sentinel, the exercise was most likely not […]

Do you have a bare, shady spot in your garden? Or is your terrace facing the wrong side? Though it can be difficult for plants to survive in the shades, these conditions should not stop you from brightening up the darkest corners of your garden or terrace. While many plants love the sun, some plants […]

As temperatures start to rise, the country’s best hiking trails come alive. Flowers are starting to bloom, birds are nesting, and the sun is slowly warming up the earth. Be sure to take advantage of all the natural beauty the spring season brings and plan a hike or camping trip away from towns, cities, and […]

Just looking at a sunflower is enough to make anyone happy. The earthly representation of the sun, these flowers are bright and beautiful. Sunflowers are not just decorative though — their seeds have been studied to have numerous health benefits. Furthermore, the oil extracted from the flower can be used to heal the skin and keep […]

The United Kingdom has too much renewable energy and may have to limit the amount of green energy it produces during the summer months, according to a report by the National Grid released earlier this month. Over the past few years, the U.K. has spent a lot of effort in reducing its carbon footprint by […]

A recent analysis commissioned by Friends of the Earth Europe finds that living in the countryside offers greater health benefits than living in the city. Researchers at the Institute for European Environmental Policy examined data from more than 200 academic studies and finds that living in the countryside — where green, open spaces can be easily […]

Despite several notable flaws, solar power is becoming more and more popular in the United States as a means of producing energy at a relatively low cost. However, out of fear that the solar industry could soon eat away at the traditional energy businesses, power companies are now pushing to end certain solar panel benefits […]

What if you could build an inexpensive, energy efficient, self-sufficient home for as little as $30,000 and kiss monthly bills and mortgage payments goodbye? Sounds too good to be true, right? Well, one couple from Bisbee, Arizona, made this little fantasy come true. Karen and Bill, both in their fifties, started building their 600-square-foot house […]

Our post modern life is so filled with the spoils and ease of electricity, we use other very convenient objects to produce light when the power goes out. You’ve probably got a few flashlights, along with candles and matches and logs for a fire. But what if the power goes out for an extended period of time? Eventually […]

A couple of state lawmakers from South Carolina are pushing a concept for Americans concerned about a future societal collapse that centers around the formation of like-minded prepping outposts that feature community ammunition depots and tactical weapons training. As reported by the Post and Courier, the lawmakers – State Reps. Josiah Magnuson and Jonathan Hill, […]

You drive the final nail into the board against your window and make your way over to your kitchen table. Using the flickering candlelight to force the shadows away, you pull out a notepad and begin to make a list of everything you need to get your hands on if you want any chance of […]