These are a few stories we found this week that may be of interest to institute regulars. If you have a news tip, please send it to lowtechinstitute@gmail.com.
Low Tech News
2,300-Year-Old Carpentry Tool Discovered in Japan – Archaeology
Couldn’t find his dream popup micro-camper, built it instead – NBB
How to Build a Solar Dehydrator to Preserve Food – PRI
Episode 1721 – Revising Permaculture – Permaculture Podcast
Enchanting Cabin In The Forest – NBB
Detroiters’ Barter System Isn’t Just About Kindness — It’s A Necessity – NPR
[Episode #48] – Climate Science Part 4 – Teaching the Carbon Cycle – Energy Transition Show
To restore our soils, feed the microbes – The Conversation
9 ways to soothe the itch from mosquito bites – TH
A Sprinkling of Sabotage Against Industrial Civilization – Earth First! Newswire
Poland Vows to Continue Logging in Białowieża Forest Despite Court Ban – Earth First! Newswire
Silvopasture: A Sustainable Way to Raise Large Livestock – PRI
Storing Water in the Landscape: A Swales and Ponds Primer – PRI
Traditional Ukrainian Village Homes – NBB
Taking Rewilding Seriously – Dark Mountain
Q & A – Episode 54 – Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast
Women take Control of Solar Revolution – Resilience
Environmental News
Rome, once known for flowing water, is now running dry – G
Mega-Suit Grinds Slowly Ahead in Colorado Aquifer Toxic Water Case – Earth First! Newswire
Review: ‘An Inconvenient Sequel,’ With Al Gore Keeping the Pressure On – NYT
Down the Mighty Columbia River, Where a Power Struggle Looms – NYT
‘Flash drought’ could devastate half the High Plains wheat harvest – G
Nutrient pollution: Voluntary steps are failing to shrink algae blooms and dead zones – The Conversation
U.S. Nuclear Comeback Stalls as Two Reactors Are Abandoned – NYT
Blistering Heat Wave Threatens Seattle, Where Only a Third Have Air-Conditioning – NYT
Research News
Climate change is wreaking havoc on our water – G
Slug Slime Inspires Scientists To Invent Sticky Surgical Glue – NPR
It’s Not Your Imagination. Summers Are Getting Hotter. – NYT
How Seaweed can Help Save the World – PRI
Two dire studies show the world is on the brink of locking in dangerous levels of climate change – G
Why you may not need all those days of antibiotics – The Conversation
Is your drinking water safe? Here’s how you can find out – The Conversation
Ecologist Special Report: Biological Annihilation on Earth is Accelerating – E
Improving Africa’s soils to cut emissions and boost food security – Carbon Brief
Study Links Most Amazon Deforestation to 128 Slaughterhouses – Earth First! Newswire
How BP is detracting renewable energy in its Statistical Review – At the Edge of Time
Op-Ed¹
Bridges and roads as important to your health as what’s in your medicine cabinet – The Conversation
Social Opportunities for People and Communities in a Climate Change Era – PRI
Greenland reflections – Climate Lab Book
A vegan diet can reduce environmental impact – E
Delusions of grandeur in building a low-carbon future – Earth Magazine
What Future for the Anthropocene? A Biophysical Interpretation – Resilience
Banning fossil fuelled cars isn’t enough; we have to rethink our transportation system – TH
Stability and sharing: basic income in history – Festa
Why We Are Naively Optimistic About Climate Change – NPR
Source Abbreviations
E – The Ecologist
G – Grist
MJ – Mother Jones
NBB — Natural Building Blog
NPR – National Public Radio
NYT – New York Times
PRI – Permaculture Research Institute
TH – TreeHugger
V – Vice
VM – Vice: Motherboard
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