Fuel Crisis Revives 1970s Permaculture Movement

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•Permaculture was originally developed in the 1970s as a response to the oil shock and energy scarcity.
•The current fuel crisis has led to increased fuel prices and supply instability worldwide.
•Interest in permaculture practices such as food forests, water conservation, and soil health is growing among farmers and urban gardeners.
•Permaculture emphasizes sustainable land use that minimizes external inputs like fossil fuels.

What Could Happen If...

▸If governments increase support for permaculture education and projects then adoption of sustainable farming could expand, reducing agricultural dependence on fossil fuels and improving local food security.

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WESTABC News (AU) - Just InThe 1970s oil shock gave birth to permaculture. This fuel crisis is reviving it

The current fuel crisis is renewing interest in permaculture, a sustainable farming approach that emerged during the 1970s oil shock. This revival matters as rising fuel costs and supply concerns push individuals and communities to seek more self-sufficient and environmentally friendly food production methods. Permaculture's focus on reducing reliance on fossil fuels and enhancing local ecosystems offers practical solutions amid energy challenges.