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LEARN 3: Algae
A couple years back, when watching CNN, I discovered the work of Glen Kertz. He produces algae bio-fuel. At first, it sounded like another one bio-fuel experiment, hard to bring to the big picture. But then, I was amazed at the possibilities. It's a process that defines renewability. The man runs water through a zigzag system of bags, and grows algae in it, then harvesting it, and producing algae oil.
Personally, I was fascinated.
While his idea…
Continue Posted on May 10, 2010 at 2:52pm
IMAGINE 2: Trees
As ridiculous as it may at first sound, I would very much like to image, that in 2020, I would be sitting there and chewing on wood.
Wood contains phenomenal amounts of energy, that we simply can't digest. However, if in 10 years, we unlock the secret, genetically introduce the proper enzymes, and are able to digest wood, food security will be off the agenda for a while.
While it may not be the tastiest (although, who knows how one can…
Continue Posted on March 11, 2010 at 2:30pm — 3 Comments
LEARN1: Provide skills, not just finished technologies
I found Amy Smith's note regarding providing not only finished goods, but the skills that it takes to make them.
This is defined by a cliche statement, but a true and relevant one, regardless;…
Continue Posted on March 3, 2010 at 4:30pm — 2 Comments
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Fourth of July on the Lake
This past weekend was the annual celebration at the lake house in Connecticut. It is amazing that the lake is still so clear and beautiful after all these years. The watershed association has done a wonderful job protecting these waters from the damaging effects of development.The wood grill was finally ready to cook on, so we didn't miss the propane tank fueled grill anymore. The food actually tasted fresher than in the past and was easy to keep fueled.Dad was very proud of the solar hybrid…See More
Stinging Nettle
In this blog post I will focus on a plant that is abundant in our nature, and which is immensely nutritious. It's of course the Stinging Nettle. Let's start with the chemical constituents of this plant:37 % Non-Nitrogen-Extracts19 - 29 % Ash9 - 21 % Fiber4 % Fat22 % ProteinOnce the leaves are drid, their protein content can reach an astounding 40 %, which is much higher than beef, which even under the best of circ**stances can never exceed 31 % protein. In addition the Stinging Nettle consists…See More
The meal
It is 7'oclock, I was late home from work due to an assignment that i wanted to get ahead on. By the time I get home I am feeling extremley tired and I cannot be bothered to make a proper meal. I walk to the fridge and open it to see what there is for me to eat. All of the out of date foodstuffs have been automaticaly thrown away by the fridge, they will be recycled tomorrow as animal feed or something. I see i have organic local eggs and some local cheese. Foods are vacc** sealded for easy…See More
Future
FutureToday is 2020/1/1. It is just like yesterday. The war is still continuing. It has started since 2010. In 2010, that year was a horrible year. Almost every energy ran out. Every country’s governments were crushed down at the same time. There were riots everywhere. All of the big company’s bosses were killed xdeadx in the riots. Troops fought each other everywhere. Food was bought up xawayx at once. There were no more food supplies in any shops. The economy was all crushed down. All the…See More
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