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7 Ways Preparing for Emergency Survival can be Green

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Without power, nothing works – for most of us – no lights, no heat, no air conditioning, no entertainment, possibly no communication, maybe even no running water. Arranging for your continuing ability to gather or produce food localizes your food supply, subtracting from the need for around the world food transport.

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Is Self-Sufficiency Possible in the 21st Century?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

What if our water supply is poisoned or cut off; our electrical grid goes down hard for a long time; our transportation system gets interrupted and food can’t get to the stores. How would we deal with the sewage; lack of water; lack of heat; and interrupted supply of food, coffee, light, entertainment, communication ability?

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