The world’s arid lands are failing and many need restoration work. This can be done, but everything has to be done right. 

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Buildings are responsible for more than a forth of all climate changing emissions. Passive solar design uses solar orientation and microclimate resources to provide comfort without fossil fuels. These buildings are comfortable even when the grid goes down.

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Water scarcity is a growing threat. Super efficient irrigation can make the difference. Buried clay pot irrigation is a good example—cut water use 90% and increase yield. Heres how!

Energy conservation is the best bargain. Many of the important decisions in land use planning, building codes, transit, and street design affect energy demand and resilience.

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Acorns are a “grain that grows on trees.” Still eaten in many areas, Europe, North America, and Mexico but most common in Korea.

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Sustainable agriculture enables us to improve soil health while we capture more rainwater, minimize erosion and minimize leakage of nutrients. Agroforestry is an essential component of sustainable farming in many areas.

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True cost accounting enables us to consider the social and environmental cost of our actions. Local, organic and sustainable practices win when true costs are counted.

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Ecocomposite materials combine natural fibers, resins, plasters, and clay to make products that can be recycled and returned to nature.

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Straw bale building is an all-American invention, pioneered on the plains where wood was scarce. Now adopted around the world for insulation value, simplicity, modest cost, and fire resistance. 

Sustainable management  of organizations, companies, schools and communities is now seen as essential to reduce climate impacts. Sustainability reporting helps identify areas for improvement. In February 2024, there were 8,254 certified B Corporations in 96 countries.