Everyday free natural organic energy greets us. It whisks and glistens through the trees, colors the morning sky and casts shadows everywhere we go. Scientist tell us in some regions of the world such as the Sahara desert, there’s enough sunlight falling within one hour to supply the energy needs of the entire planet for one year. In fact North African and European interest are gathering
together in a project known as Desertec Foundation to supply renewable solar energy in North Africa, the Mediterranean and Europe. This is a massive Pyramid scale project and yet there are solar projects that are already satellite bound to orbit the earth. From satellite space stations solar photovoltaic panels will beam energy back to earth.
This is some pretty mind boggling stuff. But what can we do to live a more organic lifestyle right here, right now while utilizing the best technology can offer? Large scale solutions will not be right for everyone. In fact I’ve been communicating with people that have been involved with solar power and battery storage systems for more than 30 years. Home installed systems or portable systems could be used to power small irrigation systems. More on this later; however some answers may rest in vertical farming and urban farming where more people are gaining an incredible sense of creativity and empowerment in growing their own food or buying from local growers. In Berkeley you can go to the BeeHive Market, a green lifestyle market operating on Saturdays from 10am to 2pm in the parking lot at the Berkeley Adult School – 1701 San Pablo Avenue.
Organic living seeks to incorporate the obvious advantages of solar, energy efficiency and other renewable sources. Creative thinkers are taking a more holistic and organic approach to food, wine, water usage, health care, beauty, fashion, music, recycling and, and, and…well you can just go on. In San Francisco one place you can check out is the Environmental Action Center located in the Crocker Galleria at 55 Post Street. They provide a wealth of information and fun events to help you connect with a more organic lifestyle. You can also check out an interview QuestPoint n The Mix had with Ann Vollen Co-founder of Green Zebra, operators of The Environmental Action Center. A more organic lifestyle is not only possible, but it’s available now.