In Israel, a failed town finds new hope – off grid
+10 A disused factory that once symbolized the dismal economic failure of Dimona in southern Israel’s Negev desert, has metamorphosed…
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5 Off-Grid Capitals of Britain
00 The growing interest in living off the grid is a global phenomenon – hundreds of thousands every year are…
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Reuters Foundation turns on to off-grid
00 Here is a recent Reuters Foundation report on off-grid real estate: Often called survivalists or “preppers”, many escapees twin…
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Should I live on a boat?
00 WHATis it really like living on a canal boat or on the river? So many of us have wondered…
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Visiting Outback Prepper + Budget Prepping links
00 With one phone call, I’ve accidentally ended up in a survival caravan fit out for a nuclear holocaust. But…
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Tiny British island seeks new warden
+7-1 If you always wanted to be a hermit but never dared to make the move, now is your chance.…
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Artist Within a World
+20 This amazing 360 degree work (only a part shown) by van-dwelling artist Emily Lamb is the product of her…
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Maine Lighthouse for sale
+20 If you want to truly be alone in style, check out this private island and historic lighthouse for sale…
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Soaraway Sun plugs 3D printed homes
+10 Britain’s Sun newspaper is known as narrow minded and bigoted. So it was a surprise to find it extolling…
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Oregon Community Cut off by Snow
00 An off-grid village of 150 souls in Oregon is running out of food due to the severe snowstorms in the…
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