Another Way?... An Example of Sustainbale Living

In the Washington Post this morning, there is an article that describes an "ecovillage" in eastern North Carolina. In this commune, or "intentional village" as it's inhabitants refer to it, the people are off the grid. There are no power lines or water mains. People make do without running water and most appliances that require any significant use of energy. They are a completely sustainable community.

Such a lifestyle is not palatable to everyone (your dear blogger included), but it is a lesson and allegory for those of us who care about global warming, energy usage, and sustainable living. Moral issues aside, it givse us ideas for how we can make changes in our own lifestyles to reduce energy usage, carbon emissions, and live more sustainably. These changes will be necessary if we are to reverse the effects of global warming and protect our habitat as well as the habitats of wildlife.

MW