Contrary to what some may think, it’s more than possible to live out of a car comfortably. Some people may live in their car by choice, such as if they decide they’d like to save money for a time or go on a road trip around the country. Others, however,...
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Published on: 2023-09-29
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One thing all good preppers do is keep an eye on the world situation. Being prepared for anything that happens is great; being prepared for anything that happens and having some advance warning of an approaching crisis is even better. If you know your preps might be called on in...
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Published on: 2023-09-28
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In a world where preparedness is key, versatile tools like WD-40 are essential for SHTF scenarios. Since its conception in the 1950s by the Rocket Chemical Company, WD-40 has become a staple in homes, garages, and industries worldwide. The formula, whose name stands for Water Displacement, 40th formula, was originally developed...
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Published on: 2023-09-26
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Last year I wrote about the home-made MREs I keep in my emergency food stockpile. Like most people’s my food store leans towards bulk dry goods, but there’s something to be said for having a reserve of individual ration packs that can be quickly grabbed and thrown in a rucksack....
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Published on: 2023-09-25
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When disaster strikes and times get tough, you’ll have to become a lot more resourceful with the everyday items that are at your disposal to help make survival easier for you and your loved ones. Part of becoming more resourceful in this manner is learning how to make use of...
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Published on: 2023-09-22
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The average American on the street is counting on FEMA (the Federal Emergency Management Agency), the government’s agency for responding to natural disasters to take care of them in the event of a disaster. There are just a couple of problems with that. First, FEMA has a horrible track record...
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Published on: 2023-09-21
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There is a romanticism surrounding living off the grid. Most of us have daydreamed about leaving the modern world behind and retreating to an off-grid homestead to unplug and live off the land. Getting off-grid and self-sufficient may seem like the most difficult part, but once you are off the...
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Published on: 2023-09-20
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Today’s world is driven by over-consumption, so nose-to-tail cooking is more relevant than ever. The most sustainable, environmentally friendly, and healthiest way to eat, nose-to-tail is a vital practice more people should embrace. Nose-to-tail is the practice of using all of an animal’s edible elements, not just the popular parts....
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Published on: 2023-09-18
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This project (like many) was devised in order to solve a problem. I had begun to observe with my indoor plants – yellowing of the leaves. Researching the issue I discovered the proper term was chlorosis, and that the pH of my tap water was likely to blame. I learned...
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Published on: 2023-09-15
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Don’t fall for the Blue Vs. Red trap, this is not a political article. We’re all in this together and divided we will fall. By now, I’m sure you’re familiar with New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s decision to issue an emergency public health order to suspend the right to...
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Published on: 2023-09-14
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Developers will no longer have to offset nutrient pollution from new housing projects – the UK government say this won’t degrade water quality....
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Published on: 2023-09-01
A pipeline that has carried Canadian oil and gas across Wisconsin and Michigan for 70 years has become a symbol of fossil fuel politics and a test of local regulatory power....
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Published on: 2023-08-16
New restrictions on PFAS and other potentially hazardous chemicals in Australia present an opportunity for industry to develop alternatives for new, safe and clean products....
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Published on: 2023-08-07
From open letters to congressional testimony, some AI leaders have stoked fears that the technology is a direct threat to humanity. The reality is less dramatic but perhaps more insidious....
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Published on: 2023-07-05
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Apocalypse – The Conversation
Seagrasses need light to remain resilient to marine heatwaves – water pollution disrupts that balance....
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Published on: 2023-06-20
A journey through McCarthy’s work is not for the fainthearted, nor the weak-stomached. But these tales of society’s outcasts and misfits are hugely rewarding....
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Published on: 2023-06-16
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Apocalypse – The Conversation
Urban rivers and creeks have bounced back from early colonial use as convenient waste dumps. But the restoration work isn’t done yet, as Melbourne’s Darebin Creek shows....
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Published on: 2023-06-15
Maybe it was a nuclear war, devastating climate change, or a killer virus. But if something caused people to disappear, imagine what would happen afterward....
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Published on: 2023-06-12
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Apocalypse – The Conversation
The wall of a major dam in a part of southern Ukraine that Moscow controls collapsed Tuesday after a reported explosion, sending water gushing downriver and prompting dire warnings of ecological disaster as both sides in the war ordered residents to evacuate....
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Published on: 2023-06-06
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Humans rely on the ocean for food, jobs and other resources, but these systems are being stressed to the brink....
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Published on: 2023-06-06
Millions of people worldwide are exposed via soil and water to arsenic, whether naturally occurring or related to pollution. Chronic exposure is linked to the formation of cancer stem cells....
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Published on: 2023-06-05
In Sackett v. EPA, a suit filed by two homeowners who filled in wetlands on their property, the Supreme Court has drastically narrowed the definition of which wetlands qualify for federal protection....
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Published on: 2023-05-26
As toxic water continues to spill from tailings ponds across mining developments, decades of scientific research provides evidence of how wildlife will be affected....
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Published on: 2023-05-07
The tiny organisms that cause harmful blooms of algae can have a big impact on your trip to the shore. A toxicologist explains what causes these events and how to keep people and pets safe....
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Published on: 2023-05-03
Keeping Ports Open After a Storm alyssa.gray Thu, 04/27/2023 - 13:29 A natural disaster such as a hurricane impacts all facets of life in a community, and can even cause ripple effects that spread beyond the area of landfall to impact distant places and people. This far-reaching impact can be...
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Published on: 2023-04-27
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The end is often envisioned the same way: abruptly, hopelessly and completely. How does this constrain the range of possible solutions?...
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Published on: 2022-03-25
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Apocalypse – The Conversation
Apocalyptic thinking undermines democracy because it delegitimizes political opponents, turning them into enemies of God....
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Published on: 2022-01-04
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Apocalypse – The Conversation
While shelves empty and the “booze trains” run, humanity’s ancient festival dream of equality and justice awaits....
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Published on: 2021-12-08
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Apocalypse – The Conversation
Climate disasters are drawing comparisons to apocalyptic films. Their happy endings may have given us a false sense of hope....
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Published on: 2021-08-10
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Apocalypse – The Conversation
If octopuses simply started evolving a smarter brain, what stops them from ruling over humans? Why has this not happened already? An expert explains what these cephalopods might be capable of....
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Published on: 2021-03-10
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Apocalypse – The Conversation
Dead cities are enduring images in post-apocalyptic literature and cinema....
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Published on: 2021-01-18
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Apocalypse – The Conversation
Humanity is destroying Earth’s ability to support complex life. But coming to grips with the magnitude of the problem is hard, even for experts....
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Published on: 2021-01-13
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Apocalypse – The Conversation
The Christian tradition says the Antichrist will come before the end of the world as we know it. So it’s good to know some background on him … or her … or them....
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Published on: 2020-10-19
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Apocalypse – The Conversation
The eerie San Francisco skyline evoked sci-fi movies for a reason. Filmmakers are increasingly using color grading to tinge their films with two hues, orange and teal, to unsettle viewers....
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Published on: 2020-09-16
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Apocalypse – The Conversation
Large numbers, huge ranges, and adaptibility make the human species very difficult to eradicate...
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Published on: 2020-05-05
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Apocalypse – The Conversation