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🪨 Basalt fines, rock waste from mining, are being used by North Carolina farmers as fertilizer and topsoil enhancer.

🌱 The process uses existing farm equipment to spray the dust onto farmland.

✅ This use also sequesters carbon and prevents degradation of topsoil caused by climate change.

😎 The idea of using crushed rock waste for fertilizer has been discussed for years, but is now taking root in rural NC, not known for liberal leanings.

https://www.pbsnc.org/blogs/science/old-rocks-help-farmers-fight-climate-change/

@NCConnect

#SolarPunkSunday #Environment

We are testing out our new #lowtech washing machine 🤪

So far seems to be doing quite a good job with additional bonus: I'm actually happy for the weekend lancha and jetskies bonanza - more wake, better washing 🤣

#solarpunksunday #boatlife #slowlife

A slightly scruffy looking dinghy tied to the side of the boat with laundry sloshing inside. Dark turquoise water underneath it. You can tell it's a sunny day :)

Ecosystem restoration
Friends of the Rappahannock strives to restore, conserve and protect our Rappahannock River. Through tree planting, oyster restoration, litter removal, green infrastructure and more we are able to support improved water quality and protection."
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https://riverfriends.org/restoration/

#SolarpunkSunday
#restoration
#WaterIsLife

7.4.26 Grange Project Open Morning
https://grangeproject.co.uk/events/grange-project-open-morning

#SolarPunkSunday #WildLife #Nature #UK #ReWilding #BioDiversity #Conservation

Tor To Shore Project: "a Local Nature Recovery Network spanning across land and sea – one of the first of its kind in the UK - bringing together rewilding principles, sustainable farming practices, and marine conservation activities, all underpinned by communities."
https://www.cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk/tor-to-shore

#SolarPunkSunday #WildLife #Nature #UK #ReWilding #BioDiversity #Conservation #CornwallWildLifeTrust #WildLifeTrusts #Cornwall