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3 THE ROAD TO ZERO CARBON BRITAIN Paul Allen explains the urgent case for national and international action on climate change and presents a coherent national plan for Britain. TURNING DOWN THE HEAT After Paul Allen’s article, Patrick Whitefield looks at practical actions we can take as individuals to reduce global warming. 9

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13 SPREAD THE PERMACULTURE WORLD We have 100 FREE online subscriptions to give away to deserving causes. Step right this way! 18 NOTES FROM A SMALL GARDEN Part One Small garden, big permaculture ideas?! Wade Muggleton shows you how to create an inexpensive edible Eden. 21 ON A LEARNING CURVE Newcomers to permaculture, Jennifer & Micheál Tuite, describe two simple low cost garden projects to help create a happy space to relax in when the sun shines. 24 UNSUNG HERO Cork may not be the height of fashion but Jenny Lunnon explains why it is such a sustainable building material. 27 TALES FROM THE COPSE Ben Law describes the timeless art of coppicing and gives tips on his most useful and favourite woodland tools. 30 PERMACULTURE PEOPLE Woodlanders, Ele & Anthony Waters, describe how a series of meetings with permaculturists gave them the courage to live their dreams. 37 POWER FROM THE PEOPLE How political will and entrepreneurial spirit can transform a country’s capacity to generate renewable electricity, by Anna Blackaby. 41 FARM FOR THE FUTURE Permaculture student, Jude Dunn, visits a successful small farm where nature takes the lead with stunning results. 47 THERMAL MASS HEATERS With the end of cheap oil upon us, Bert Bruins introduces the most efficient and cleanest of woodburners – the kacheloven. 49 URBAN ADVENTURING How to discover the fascinating treasures hidden in our urban landscapes on two wheels, with Marcus James Whitehead. No. 55 Permaculture Magazine 1

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