Michael Mobbs
Make a more natural nature strip

Here’s a simple, low cost , low tech design which keeps rain water where it falls to make a self-watering nature strip.

Let’s put nature into the ‘nature’ strips of our cities. It’s easy.

Make a more natural nature strip
Michael Mobbs
23 years off grid for water in the centre of ...

What does the data tell us about living off-grid for water in the heart of Sydney?

Analysis of water quantity by an American intern in Sydney, Jillian Meehan.

23 years off grid for water in the centre of Sydney - what the data says
Michael Mobbs
Aircon for on and off-grid houses

Here’s how to have aircon and be on or offgrid for electricity. Cool!

Aircon for on and off-grid houses

Climate action

The 3 Myths That Prop Up The Fossil Fuel Industry

The 3 Myths That Prop Up The Fossil Fuel Industry

TIME Magazine has just published an op-ed by Ani Dasgupta on the three myths propagated by the fossil fuel industry that are designed to scare governments from doing the right thing. Ani writes that at COP28 our leaders must call their bluff and strike a deal to rapidly shift away from fossil fuels, and offers a roadmap for rich countries to lead, starting with three critical actions.