Curations from the Human Jungle
The lure of Real Goods became so strong that I eventually accepted an offer to become the company’s Chief Operating Office. It was a decision fraught with uncertainty, as it meant relocating the Morris family from West Brookfield, Vermont to Ukiah, California. It meant tearing the boys from their friends, their teams, their rock ‘n... Continue Reading →
When Coal First Arrived, Americans Said ‘No Thanks’ Back in the 19th century, coal was the nation’s newfangled fuel source—and it faced the same resistance as wind and solar today Clive Thompson from Smithsonian Magazine July/August 2022 Steven Preister's house in Washington, D.C. is a piece of American history, a gorgeous 110-year-old colonial with wooden columns... Continue Reading →
by SB SM The Joys of Laundry Want to do something to feed your soul while being a responsible steward of our diminishing fossil fuel resources? Want to harvest some solar energy without having to apply for government subsidies or understanding what it means to make your electric meter run backwards? Try hanging your laundry.... Continue Reading →
Originally published on January 29, 2021. This was the culmination of an entire week of images contributed by SilverBelles, 'Backs, Babes, and Bucks. Are we due for another? Yesterday SilverBelle Mamie, pictured with her daughter Charron, turned 98! As far as we know, she is the oldest resident of The Jungle. Congratulations, Mamie, and many... Continue Reading →