When the BioMass Hits the Wind Turbine

064 - Early Homes of America (the Pioneers didn't all live in log cabins) - Dead White Scientists Series

Early settlers of America found the most comfortable homes were often similar to those inhabited by the Native Americans who had survived in this climate for thousands of years.  Early residents of Philadelphia built cave homes along the Delaware River - but where forced to abandon them when William Penn decided they were not "British" enough.  Homes made of sod, grass, mud, and yes - even log cabins dotted the landscape.  So what did the early pioneers build and why?  And why did it all change?  Join Annie and Jay Warmke of Blue Rock Station for a discussion of dead white scientists and their continuing impact on the realities of sustainable living.

063 - Sustainable Forestry

Annie and Jay Warmke are joined by Cassie Ridenour, Vice Chair of the Ohio Tree Farm Committee within the Ohio Forestry Association, in a discussion of how to maintain and expand our forest lands.  Forests are in constant peril from disease, timbering, logging, development and neglect.  What are the ways to harvest the bounty of our forests without destroying them?

062 - Innovations in Solar Power (What's New Under the Sun?)

During the past decade we have seen huge advances in the number and efficiency of solar power installations.   But we ain't seen nothin' yet.  We are still in the "floppy disk" age of solar - and the next decade promises to be remarkable.  From solar windows, to floating solar, to wearable solar, to salt-water batteries - innovations are underway that will quite literally change our world.  Find out what is happening as Annie and Jay Warmke discuss the realities of sustainable living.

061 - Vegetarian vs Vegan

So just what is the difference between a vegetarian and a vegan?  And why would you choose one diet/lifestyle over another?  What are the issues that lead some people away from eating animal-based foods?  What are the health benefits or concerns when you cut animal protein from your diet?  There are as many opinions about this as there are meat substitutes at Whole Foods. Join Annie and Jay Warmke for a discussion about the realities of sustainable living.

060 - Who Was First to Fly? - Dead White Scientists Series

So just who was the first to fly a heavier than air craft?  And just what constitutes an "official" flight?  Was it the Wright brothers, as most Americans seem to believe?  Was it Alberto Santos- Dumont, as most of the rest of the world claims?  Or how about a German toy maker in Connecticut that may have flown two years before the Wright brothers got off the ground? Join Annie and Jay Warmke of Blue Rock Station for a discussion of dead white scientists and their continuing impact on the realities of sustainable living.

059 - The Truth About Recycling (Our Dirty Little Secret)

We all know the school child chant, "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle".   Recycling is good, right?  Yes - but then again, maybe not.  Some items are quite easily (and profitably) recycled.  Others mostly find their way into to dump - even if you place them in the recycling bin.  And just what is the proper way to handle recycled items?  Find out a few of the dirty truths about the current state of recycling.   Join Annie and Jay Warmke of Blue Rock Station for a discussion of the realities of sustainable living.

058 - Preserving Food

We all know we should eat seasonally.  But often there is an overabundance of food when the food is ready to be eaten (after all, how many zucchini can you actually eat in one sitting?)  So how best to preserve fresh food?  Annie explains how to can, blanch, pickle, dry, salt - basically how to make your harvest last through the winter.  Join Annie and Jay Warmke of Blue Rock Station for a discussion of the realities of sustainable living.

057 - Raising Naturally Healthy Pets

Like humans, many of the illnesses suffered by your pets are the result of an unhealthy diet and lifestyle.  Yet the medical model - which extends to the world of veterinary medicine - seems fairly clueless in how to use natural remedies to keep your pet healthy and help it regain health when things are out of balance.   Join Annie and Jay Warmke of Blue Rock Station for a discussion of the realities of sustainable living.

056 - Getting Started (Moving from Dream to Plan) Part 2

So you have defined your goal... created a plan... identified your strengths, weaknesses, assets and skills.  So what is next?  Living simply can be quite complicated.  But there are definite steps you can take to successfully navigate your path from where you are to where you want to be.  Join Annie and Jay Warmke of Blue Rock Station for a discussion of the realities of sustainable living.

055 - Getting Started (Making your Dream a Reality) Part 1

That one small step between dreaming and beginning to make the dream a reality can seem like the Grand Canyon.  How do you get from dreaming to actually living the dream?  Living simply can be quite complicated.  But there are definite steps you can take to successfully navigate your path from where you are to where you want to be.  Join Annie and Jay Warmke of Blue Rock Station for a discussion of the realities of sustainable living.