Permaculture: Green Gold

By John D. Liu, originally published by Films for Action

August 26, 2013

"It’s possible to rehabilitate large-scale damaged ecosystems with the use of permaculture design principles and techniques." Environmental film maker John D. Liu documents large-scale ecosystem restoration projects in China, Africa, South America and the Middle East, highlighting the enormous benefits to people and planet of undertaking these efforts globally. Geoff Lawton explains about permaculture and the projects he has develloped in Jordan.

A truly uplifting story how humanity can repair the damaged ecosystems worldwide by systematically applying permaculture design principles and techniques to restore these systems. Ecosystem repair will be the great story of the coming decades! A return of humanity respecting ecology and starting a cooperative bond again with nature.

John D. Liu

Tags: permaculture

Big solar vs. forests: Why we remain determined to save these trees

By Judith D. Schwartz, Judith D. Schwartz on Substack

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How ice and rock triggered Nepal’s catastrophic flood – and why climate change is raising the risks

By Umesh Haritashya, The Conversation

The catastrophic flood that killed hundreds of people in Nepal in August shows the ways rising temperatures, thawing permafrost and melting ice are increasing the risk of destructive floods in the Himalayas and other regions around the world.

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