Easter Sunday means different things to different people, but it often involves chocolate Easter eggs so today I thought I would share a video clip that links chocolate and climate change. Here it is - it's slightly more than two minutes of viewing so nothing too onerous! For the coffee aficionados, here is a post I wrote back in 2015 (scroll down to the section starting 'Really ...') that foreshadows coffee shortages. What does it...
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Aims Make sufficient decisions so Dean can start drawings. Update from Jane on the planning permit preparation & process, with input from others. See how much we can get through! Discussion Confirm walls - 290-300 mm hempcrete with internal studs - what will the finish be externally & internally? Can it be coloured? What is the overall load bearing ability of a hemp wall (putting aside the passive house thermal bridge issues)? Can pictures be...
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We're about to use the last of our roll of cling wrap; it's so convenient - I love it but I ration it. We have survived with one short roll for over 18 months but THS said the other day that he was putting it on the shopping list for later this week. I don't think we should buy another roll and, if others read this post, I'm sure the unspoken view will be that,...
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