The effects of human activity on the Earth are profound, and the question comes up more and more - can we find ways to live that will allow all 6 billion plus of us to fruitfully sustain ourselves? About 30 years ago, Australians Bill Mollison and David Holmgren developed a system of growing food called permaculture, which integrates ecological principles, ancient indigenous knowledge, and systems thinking into the design of gardens and farms. Since its beginnings, permaculture has evolved to encompass all aspects of sustainable/renewable living. For more information visit: www.permaearth.org/

-John Burket