by Simon Rayson | Oct 16, 2013 | Climate Change, Sustainable Living
It happens to World Food Day today (16th October) and I’ve just finished reading a book called Cows Save the Planet (And Other Improbable Ways of Restoring Soil to Heal the Earth) by Judith D Schwartz, which is a fascinating book with many practical examples of...
by Simon Rayson | Aug 28, 2013 | Community Energy, Water Power
Tidal mills were once a fairly common feature in medieval Europe. They were deemed a reliable source of energy. Even in relatively modern times a few lingered on. But now of course they are regarded as interesting historical curiosities if they are noticed at all....
by Simon Rayson | Aug 15, 2013 | Wind Power
Just thought I’d share a photo I took of the Wind Turbine that’s located between Milborne St Andrew and Bere Regis here in Dorset (taken from the Milborne St Andrew side). Like many people I think this turbine looks rather beautiful sitting there in the...
by Simon Rayson | Aug 12, 2013 | Electric Transport, Renewable Energy Film/Video
In the field of electrically powered transport innovations are coming thick and fast – unlike the vehicles themselves (in the UK at least) which are still almost as rare as the proverbial “hen’s teeth”. South Korean road wirelessly recharges...
by Simon Rayson | Jul 5, 2013 | Electric Transport
Why were the roads we have now originally made smooth, with a surface suitable for wheeled vehicles, or in some cases even built at all? This is a question explored in a new book (see the video above) to be published in August (and available for free download on...
