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"Crowdmap is designed and built by the people behind Ushahidi, a platform that was originally built to crowdsource crisis information. as the platform has evolved, so have its uses. Crowdmap allows you to set up your own deployment of Ushahidi without having to install it on your own web server\nUse the power of the crowd to monitor and visualize what went right, and what went wrong, in an election.\nWhether it's a natural disaster, epidemic or political crisis, Crowdmap was built for it.\nCrowdsourcing isn't just for emergencies, you can use it for local knowledge and business too.\n

Sustainable Brampton's purpose is to develop a local response to the environmental issues of the day and to promote more sustainable lifestyles in Brampton and surrounding area. Issues include carbon emmisions, food miles, organic food, saving energy and much more. There is a great deal our local community can do - buy local produce, recycle and use low energy bulbs.

Transition Lostwithiel is part of a growing national and international network of community groups who want to take practical action to turn the coming crisis of the decline of cheap oil into an opportunity for a sustainable and higher quality way of life. This can only be done at the community level. Everyone is welcome to join us and participate in the process.

By: NaturalFreeChoice.com Soil improvementis necessary to get better crops when you obtain an acidic or alkaline result from a test. You may need to rise or lower the PH level depending on the results obtained from the test. Following are some techniques to adjust the soil to a neutral PH depending on the test results: 1) For both alkaline an acidic: Regularly add mulch, compost, organic fertilizers and other organic material. 2) For acidic soils: The usual way to correct acidity is to use Lime. The safest material is ground up limestone rock (agricultural lime). also ash from wood fire can be used, crushed seashells ans dolomite.

Permaculture designprinciples help us to design our own environment in a self sufficient human settlement which helps to maximize efficiency and production and at the same time leads to sustainability. Since every place is different, the techniques, plants, animals, etc. may vary according to the situation but the same principles apply. Regarding to the planning, observation of the natural patterns and cycles is used; you can make a drawing of the actual area and analyze what needs to be changed. For example you can make notes regarding to the areas where there is more shade or more sun, take notes about what time the sun falls and rise, study which are the best plants to grow and in which area to plant them so you can build an efficient system.

WORKING FOR TRANSITION FROM CONSUMER SOCIETY TO A SIMPLER, MORE COOPERATIVE, JUST AND ECOLOGICALLY SUSTAINABLE SOCIETY.

WORKING FOR TRANSITION FROM CONSUMER SOCIETY TO A SIMPLER, MORE COOPERATIVE, JUST AND ECOLOGICALLY SUSTAINABLE SOCIETY.

AbundAnce groups don't steAl fruit, they simply Ask the people who own trees if they cAn pick it. As A locAl group becomes well known, tree owners will often come forwArd offering Access to their unwAnted Apples or peArs

AbundAnce groups don't steAl fruit, they simply Ask the people who own trees if they cAn pick it. As A locAl group becomes well known, tree owners will often come forwArd offering Access to their unwAnted Apples or peArs

Transition links on Twitter aggregated into a "newspaper" pagee

A powerpoint presentAtion from Joseph Schilling About how to "green" shrinking cities. It includes informAtion About lAnd bAnking And creAting "green infrAstructure."

You may have seen many homes having different windows. Some windows offer you a very clear view of outside, whereas provide the same with better feel. How this is possible?

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Chicago Window Tinting - Install It Professionally Nowadays, all the windows and doors of the home are installed with thin films. This application provides a wide range of benefits to the homeowners...

Homeowners who are tired of escaping from the neighbours can make use of these window films. Residential window tinting services from Illinois will not only increase the privacy to your home, but a...

Window tinting is one of the great ways to prevent the people from the sunlight exposure. If you happen to get exposed in the sunlight for a very long time, then you will get all possible skin problems.

Growing hydroponic tomatoes is easier than the traditional growing methods

Hydroponic growing needs accurate amount of nutrients that your plants need. It is essential to measure and monitor the pH level of your nutrient solution on a regular basis.