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The study of planetary habitability is partly based upon extrapolation from knowledge of the Earth 's conditions, as the Earth is the only planet currently known to harbour life . The Gaia hypothesis , also known as Gaia theory or Gaia principle , proposes that all organisms and their inorganic surroundings on Earth are closely integrated to form a single and self-regulating complex system , maintaining the conditions for life on the planet. The scientific investigation of the Gaia hypothesis focuses on observing how the biosphere and the evolution of life forms contribute to the stability of global temperature , ocean salinity , oxygen in the atmosphere and other factors of habitability in a preferred homeostasis . The Gaia hypothesis was formulated by the chemist James Lovelock and co-developed by the microbiologist Lynn Margulis in the 1970s.
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TLIO campaigns peacefully for access to the land, its resources, and the decision-making processes affecting them, for everyone, irrespective of race, gender or age. Chapter 7 , the Planning Office of TLIO, campaigns for a planning system which actively encourages sustainable, low impact and affordable homes. They give planning advice to people seeking to/or already embarking upon living on the land whilst undertaking land-based livelihoods.
TLIO - The Land Is Ours- Homepage. Campaigning for Access to the
Permaculture Principles
Introduction Permaculture is a design system based on ethics and design principles which can be used to guide efforts made by individuals, households and communities towards a sustainable future. The ' Essence of Permaculture ' by David Holmgren is a free pdf download that summaries the permaculture concept. Thanks to the work of dedicated permies in Italy and Hungary we now have two more translations available, adding to our Spanish, Portuguese, Hebrew, French and recently updated English versions. National Permaculture Day has gone international! There are a range of permaculture events across Australia and the globe.
The Call of the Mountain
Click here to download the complete interview Already when I was ten years, and eleven years, I was walking sometimes by myself in this direction, towards the mountain. Already then, I looked upon this mountain as a kind of benevolent, great father. (...) So I, somehow, interpreted that as equanimity, that far inside here it is completely - not harmonious, harmony is a too strong word, but there is a balance inside here... (...)