What you donate goes straight to Gaza the next dayWhatever your views on the Arab-Israel conflicts, and on the Hamas atrocities of October 9th, nobody can no doubt that the humanitarian crisis demands immediate action by all of us – especially now that UNWRA has been exposed as a deeply suspect organisation. Sending money to huge bureaucracies like Save the Children or UNWRA – you know for sure that much of it goes in admin, bribes and other priorities than your own. So if you want to help Palestinians on the ground in Gaza, who are surviving on tiny morsels of food, limited water and intermit ..read more

When heating fails, the hound is truly a man’s best friend Richard Stabbins begins an occasional series on the joys and heartbreaks of living on a boat in the middle of a big city. It’s early evening on the canal towpath and I’m almost home. My hands are frozen and even getting my bike lock open had me yelping expletives. I cut a dishevelled figure on the dark stretch between Broadway Market and Victoria Park, dimly lit by LED lights of neighbouring boats. Hopping onto the bow of my floating home, crouching my way through the front door, my first thought is: “I’m so glad I’ve got a dog!”. Brun ..read more

Slightly eco, because its old – but please go solar Mirissa beach is known for cool Eurotrash, beautiful surfing and whale-watching. In common with most of the country outside the dapital, the beach community struggles with an unreliable electricity grid. But it is not known as a centre of off-grid technology – and for good reason. Like most of the country, households in Mirissa depend for backup power on diesel rather than solar. The Perkins generator at the Seastar Hotel is a relatively modern example of a near-century-old design. It sits in the courtyard of this friendly hotel, maintained b ..read more

Is this our near-term future? A new movie starring Jodie Comer explores what could happen if a flood takes the UK off-grid. Directed by rising star Mahalia Bello the film is set in a world that sees London submerged by flood waters. Comer play a mum who tries to find her way home with her newborn child after she’s separated from her family. The disaster movie almost happened in real life last year, when Storm Henck hit the UK. Its intense rainfall had nowhere to go except to pour into rivers, which burst their banks spectacularly across the country. More than 1,000 homes in England were floode ..read more

Tone Deaf. A level of privilege that should shame Todd Saunders, architect Books, articles and TV shows about beautifully-styled off-grid cabins ,continue to attract large audiences, showing our love affair with off-grid escapism continues and is even intensifying. Off The Grid – Houses for Escape even has that escapist word in the title – and is selling well as a result. Wallpaper magazine calls it “a richly illustrated chronicle of new residential design in far-flung locations across North America.” Emphasis on “Richly.” The “author, “Dominic Bradbury glosses over the stories of how innovati ..read more

Living off-grid, once considered unconventional, has gained traction as an appealing lifestyle for those seeking self-sufficiency, sustainability, and a break from urban demands. The United States, with its vast and diverse landscapes, offers several states where off-grid living is more accessible and accommodating than others. Here, we explore some of the top states that foster an environment conducive to off-grid life. Arizona: Sunshine and Freedom Nestled in the arid Southwest, Arizona boasts abundant sunshine, making it an ideal hub for solar power. Its vast rural areas offer relatively af ..read more

Daily life is about water, food and survival The tragic war in Gaza has left hundreds of thousands off the grid  – with no water or power and very little food. Off-grid has obtained exclusive footage from the streets of Southern Gaza – available to watch on our youtube channel – offgridnet . It is quite dangerous to gather this footage and our thanks go to our long-standing cameraman in the region. We are not naming him for security purposes. After they queue for hours at aid stations for tiny amounts of sustenance,  and to recharge their phones – Gaza residents then return to bombed ..read more

Green Leader calls out Greenwash – support her now UNCTAD Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan has   issued a rallying call for 2024, in a statement   claiming that the rich countries are using the green   transition as an excuse to boost their own economies   at the expense of developing ones. According to the UN’s trade chief, the world’s   advanced economies are greenwashing to make their   own eco-credentials look better, while preventing poorer countries from developing quickly. Grynspan attacked the EU for taking Indonesia to the W ..read more

    Happy holidays!! Assist your friends and family towards an off-grid life with these interesting and unexpected gift ideas! Whether they are off the grid or in the grid these gifts will add comfort and flexibility to their lives   1 . Jackery Explorer 240   The first one is the “Jackery Explorer 240 Portable Power Station” – this is an incredibly low price for a battery that will recharge your phone, laptop or other small device many times, and is easy to carry to an on-grid charging socket when needed. On December 5th the UK government warned households to make sure ..read more

Illuminate Your Off-Grid Adventures with a Tent Lamp Portable LED Light! Compact, bright, long-lasting and economically affordable at just $13.99 in the US, these lights are tailored to brighten your outdoor experiences. Unlike their Xmas counterparts, these LED lights rank high in portability due to their lightweight and compact design for backpackers and minimalists, can be effortlessly stowed in your gear, and emit a stunning 150 lumens –  sufficient to illuminate your entire campsite. Stumbling in the dark would be a thing of the past. Click Here to get your very own Tent Lamp Portab ..read more