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Why You Can Grow Figs In Cold Climates

For some, the taste of a fresh, juicy fig brings memories of travel to warm, faraway places. However, if you live in a colder region – it’s possible to enjoy figs grown on your own property. In Growing Figs in Cold Climates: A Complete Guide, Lee Reich provides methods for cultivating figs in cold regions. Today, Lee explains why it’s entirely possible to grow figs in cold climates in an excerpt shared from his book.

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A person is holding a sign with the message "Eco not Ego" accompanied by a hand-drawn globe design. They sit on the floor, encircled by additional protest signs including one that declares "There is no Planet B," stressing the critical nature of Climate Change. Beside them lies a jean jacket. This scene seems to reflect sentiments similar to those discussed in the Social_Excerpt_What-does-climate-hypocrite-mean post.

What Does ‘Climate Hypocrite’ Even Mean?

Often we hear that personal responsibility is central to tackling the climate emergency, but what happens when the choices we make are so often governed by the systems in which we live? Self-confessed eco-hypocrite Sami Grover says we should do what we can in our own lives, but then we need to target those actions to create systemic change. Today, we share an excerpt from We’re All Climate Hypocrites Now: How Embracing Our Limitations Can Unlock the Power of a Movement on what he means when he uses the term hypocrite.

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A person stands with arms outstretched under a night sky illuminated by the Northern Lights, featuring shades of green and blue against a backdrop of stars and clouds. The individual appears to be wearing a dark coat and is facing the sky, evoking a sense of awe and wonder suitable for the scene described in Social_Excerpt_Introduction-to-Power.

Introduction to Power by Richard Heinberg

Richard Heinberg’s latest title, Power is an exploration of humanity’s power over nature and the power of some people over others. Power traces how four key elements developed to give humans extraordinary power: tool making ability, language, social complexity, and the ability to harness energy sources — most significantly, fossil fuels. Today, we take an excerpt from Power that explains how Richard started on the journey of writing this book.

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A modern living room with large floor-to-ceiling windows showcasing a wooded outdoor view features a gray sectional sofa adorned with yellow-patterned throw pillows. The room is complemented by a coffee table displaying decorative items and a sleek metal wood-burning stove positioned beside an area stacked with firewood, all of which emphasize the concept highlighted in the Social_Excerpt_building-with-materials-found-onsite.

Earth Rammed Construction: Building With Materials Found On Site

Using rammed earth for construction appeals to people for a variety of different reasons. It could be a desire to be sustainable, the appeal of having the natural beauty inside one’s home, or simply wanting to have something different. Today, we take an excerpt from Essential Rammed Earth Construction: The Complete Step-by-Step Guide by Tim Krahn to discover more about one of the oldest construction methods on the planet.

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