If Global Warming is natural, and we aren't the cause of it, what makes you think we can stop it, and/or cool the world back to where it was? What does Al Gore's tirade against this and that and how we need to save the planet have to do with global warming if global warming is not man-made?

I agree. If the systems are in properly in place, as I've seen, it actually works so well you hardly even notice. The value of water is so under-rated. I'm sure if more value were put on it, less would be tempted to waste it.



Usage is very carefully measured and monitored and incredibly huge fines exist for those who take more than they should.



This is just ridiculous. I've heard similar stories here too. I believe local councils should be doing everything and supporting anyone who are trying to affect these sorts of changes, regardless of whether they're an individual or an organisation.

Agreed, I was trying to buy this AWESOME house up in the mountains with the plans to make it totally green. Problem is I couldn't get a 'green' loan. I was going to put solar panels in for electricity but none of the banks would give me the loan unless it had electricity going to it. For living in a tree huggin county that was pure BS.

IMO.

Yep, they don't want anyone who might be able to show others they can get by without being hooked up to the grid. Makes it hard to control you if you don't need 'em.

My wife and I are planning on finding a place north where the soil is good and there is plenty of rainfall and do the same sort of thing you wanted to do. We plan on growing lots of food, keeping food animals like chickens and pigs and work at becoming as autonomous as possible.

AD,

Thanks mate. At the moment, we're doing as much as we can to teach ourselves about all sorts of things.

We have a reasonable vegetable and herb garden going at the moment, even though we're renting. With the price for a lot of vegetables going up more and more as the drought worsens, it makes sense to be growing whatever we can. We're also learning as much as we can about crop rotation, soil grading and composting. I really enjoy gardening, particularly working to grow food. There is something extremely satisfying about it.

At the same time, we've also been trying to learn as much as we can about alternative power sources, particuarly solar and wind power. Where ever we end up, I don't doubt there will be a lot of sunshine, so solar looks to be the best way to go. Water conservation and preservation is also on the list.

Daniel,

Thanks for that, although the technology is actually cheaper to buy in Australia and there are rebate programs at various state and national levels. I think every home in Australia should have a few solar panels on their roof, if only to keep the beer fridge running.

better idea out law beer.

Yeah, that went over real well in the U.S. during prohibition. People like their booze...and I imagine Australia is no different.

~Zoo

i said it was a better idea not a do able idea.

I often do.

~Zoo

Its all about prioritisation...