OFG-HowToFreeYourself.svg

June 2009

Energy

What next, eco-napalm?

Army expects to have all its US bases off-grid in 15 years. Some large military bases will get power independence within a few years.

Read More »
Mobile

Why I won’t fly to America

Academic planning an off-grid village a media hero after taking a stand against eco-campaigners who jet round world to save the planet.

Read More »
Community

Madoff-150, Fuld-0, Thain-0

Madoff jailed – so that all right then – lets not worry about the real thieves

Read More »
51ykk9eukzl-_sl160_-7702138
Off-Grid 101

Roll out the rain barrel

Rainwater harvesting is legal in Colorado – but still hedged about with too many rules – most people ignore the law and just gather the water they need

Read More »

Navajo go solar

Navajo Nation gets half a million from stimulus funds for solar power – others could do the same

Read More »
Mobile

A town with no cars

Vauban in Germany shows how to create a car-free community

Read More »
51hz9y675xl-_sl160_-9022035
People

Michael Jackson’s Earth Song

The pop superstar was always an environmental pioneer — full lyrics and video of the song

Read More »
Energy

Big Energy hand-outs

The stimulus billions are going to fund big grid-tied corporations instead of a myriad local and micro energy projects

Read More »
Community

Daryl Hannah arrested

Splash star getting a reputation for radical action and off-grid living

Read More »
Mobile

How to evade pursuit vehicles

The eight key tips for evasive driving – this could save your life

Read More »
Off-Grid 101

Oz pols shaft solar

AUstralia sliding backwards on eco-policy and renewable energy

Read More »
Community

Off-grid medicine – horehound

horehoundNow I’ve gone and done it, (a Texas phrase), this is such a rare thing to happen to me, I am sick. There I said it. About 4 days ago I could feel my throat getting sore, this does happen from time to time, but usually it lasts 3 days and is very mild. Not so this time, I  have been coughing so much that it feels like someone is punching me in the chest. I haven’t had a fever though, just this miserable cough. Now is as good a time as any to try out some herbal remedies.

Read More »

off-grid.net

Join the global off-grid community

Register for a better experiencE on this site!

Available for Amazon Prime