Cameron Diaz's childfree status & non-breeders as eco-heros by Kirsten Dirksen on June 24, 2009 It’s significant that one of the world’s “sexiest” women has gone public that she may never have children. When Cameron …
From cities to suburban condos: carfree memories by Kirsten Dirksen on June 23, 2009 The trend for carfree communities may have gone worldwide, whether in Vauban, Germany or Atlanta, Georgia, but it’s still just …
Adding bodies to your bike by Kirsten Dirksen on June 21, 2009 If you’re relying on your bike to get places then it’s very likely at some point you’ll need something that …
Traditional green building in small town Spain by Kirsten Dirksen on June 18, 2009 Traditionally, in many countries, all building was green: homes were built with natural materials and built to last. In much …
Beyond photovoltaics: rebirth of the other solar power by Kirsten Dirksen on June 18, 2009 By the middle of this century we may be getting a quarter of our energy from concentrating solar power, according …
ReBags: reusable bags from old paper and used bottles by Kirsten Dirksen on June 18, 2009 Re-Bag makes bags to replace the ordinary plastic or paper bag, but not only are their carriers reusable, they are …
How one winery creates fertility organically by Kirsten Dirksen on June 18, 2009 “A lot of the early farmers, as a lot of the farmers still do today, viewed nature as something to …
Barcelona’s barter markets: an antidote to overconsumption by Kirsten Dirksen on June 16, 2009 A barter economy may seem far-out, but this world of trade is growing in parts of Spain (particularly Catalonia). “We’ve …
Containerless peanut butter & hummus; life with lecherias by Kirsten Dirksen on June 12, 2009 A few weeks ago, I leaned off my balcony trying to catch a glimpse of the woman singing flamenco in …
Where trains beat planes: Spain's high-speed rail by Kirsten Dirksen on June 12, 2009 Build it and they will come. This could be the lesson Spain’s high-speed rail service offers America (recently U.S. Secretary …
