When is low tech high tech?

We often wonder how the world survived at all before electricity and before  all the high tech gadgets we have now.

But then, when I look at so many of the low tech solutions, I am amazed at how high tech they are. And how simple...

This is an organization in Bolivia that does really cool things in a high tech/low tech sort of way. I am impressed.

http://vimeo.com/channels/emas#8454559

PV and electric tractors sources and supplies...

When I get to needing an electric vehicle or a PV system, I should call Steve here and http://www.renewables.com

Public Schools...

Clearly, Public Schools are a mess.
http://www.indoctrinationmovie.com/

I want THIS tractor...

Are CFLs the way to go?

If you read the box that the bulb is packed in, it makes so much sense. But have you ever noticed that you have to change a CFL bulb every year or so? Why doesn't it last ten years???
http://www.richsoil.com/CFL-fluorescent-light-bulbs.jsp

In case you missed it. hugelkultur is making a move

Paul has a great description of it here:
http://www.richsoil.com/hugelkultur/

How can you keep warm?

Rocket Mass heaters are the bomb, and Wheaton, once again, rocks the world with it.

It is probably the most efficient heating system ever devised by man that doesn't involve a down sleeping bag.

http://www.richsoil.com/rocket-stove-mass-heater.jsp