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Living Off the Grid in the City Radio Show. It is highly inconvenient and even dangerous to only depend on the utility grid. Not having alternative means to power your life is risky, and it is conducive to a subservient or even slavish relationship with companies and the government. Also, fossil energy resources have been sources on conflicts and war throughout the world. Here I discuss all these...

Living Off the Grid in the City Radio Show. Legacy episode. Here I expand on some the health, safety, and environmental disadvantages of remaining in the grid. I explain how the fossil fuel industry has exposed many thousands of workers to hazards that cause injury, illnesses, and death. Over 100,000 workers have died directly as a result. Let's begin to change this. Hector Vladimir 2015© Living O...

Living Off the Grid in the City Radio Show. This is my legacy show introduced in the summer of 2015, and it has been remade. This first episode introduces what I describe as The Grid. Which is the combination of electrical power, water services, and phone and entertainment services; that most adults pay for. I believe these paid services are abusively costly and have kept most of us under servitud...

Living Off the Grid in the City Podcast 15. The oil and gas industry generates large revenues worldwide and employs millions of people. However, despite being a profitable sector, it is also extremely dangerous for workers exposed to harmful environments and hazardous products. This episode continues to list the hazards of the oil and gas industry, and describes the health and ergonomic hazards of...

Living Off the Grid in the City Podcast 14. The oil and gas industry generates large revenues worldwide and employs millions of people. However, despite being a profitable sector, it is also extremely dangerous for workers exposed to harmful environments and hazardous products. It is estimated that more than 100,000 people have died since 1970 due to working in this industry and thousands of worke...

Living Off the Grid in the City Podcast. Early release podcast. Space exploration is an extreme example of living off the grid, as it involves completely separating yourself from Earth. However, even in space exploration, terrestrial systems and products are needed. As exploration becomes longer and farther from Earth, it requires carrying pieces of Earth with us. For example, on a nearby space st...

Podcast 13. Humans have been pillaging the world's wildlands and destroying wildlife in the process. And, this has been industrialized and rapidly increasing for over 2 centuries now. The harm we are doing to the animals of earth is on a mass extinction scale. Animal life is among the direst reasons to get off the grid. Deforestation is a major problem, and the indiscriminate taking of animal habi...

Podcast 12. Water, noise, and light pollution are significant health and environmental problems. These can be alleviated by living off the grid methods. Water has been polluted by major catastrophes and during every day vehicle use. Our cities and homes are noise and stressful places. And, our cities and homes are replete with intense and sleep depriving lights. The off grid lifestyle can help wit...

Podcast 11. Decarbonization and depollution are top reasons to be off the grid. Clearly, the environment needs help, and decarbonizing the world’s economy has been named as a primary and powerful method to contribute to the solution to climate change. Decarbonizing is to shed the use and need for any fossil fuel technology or industry. It is the boycott of things and services that depend on fossil...

Podcast 10. Part 2. Rationales. The environment is absolutely the first thing we must consider when attempting to live off the grid. It should be our grand price and our instigating force for all the efforts of living off the grid. It is no less than the very thing that may save our own behind, and those of our future generations. It is nothing less than the saving of our planet. Climate change is...

Podcast 9. This off the grid content, and experiences here shared, are those from a poor person, and intended for all, but especially for the poor. It recognizes the monetary, social, and political challenges of majority of those living within the grid, and how hard it can be getting out of it. I am part of the majority in the world, a working-poor, in debt, and struggling to emerge from the grid...

Podcast 8. Off grid living may require special skills and knowledge, and installing, fabricating, and using gas or electrical equipment. I recommend gaining such knowledge, skill, or licenses when required. Ensure you do especially when working with potentially hazardous energy. I am off the grid, but for now, only partially. This book is part of my road map for my off-grid goals. Which include be...

Podcast 7. Some statistical terms are defined, and I bring up some possible assumptions that the reader or listener will encounter during this book or podcast. Here, I will try to include people of various backgrounds and current life conditions; but it I cannot be all inclusive all the time. In most cases, I assume the reader to live in reasonable social, political, and economic freedom. Hector V...

Podcast 6. Discussion on solar energy, wind energy, and geothermal energy. And, a brief explanation of what is climate change. Hector Vladimir 2023© Youtube channels: @hbcsolarpvtech @HBCSolarPVTechByron Living Off the Grid in the City podcast playlist (English): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyWqApEqGtc5Wpx9yCm5Z2eop7fURphqM Patreon page: www.patreon.com/hectorvladimir Substack page: htt...

Podcast 5. Living off the grid is not anarchy, or abolition of money. It is not living isolated or totally disconnected from all. It is not. Bonus: The middle people are the agents of the grid. They are the protectors of the status quo and those that attempt to thwart efforts to improve things. Hector Vladimir 2023© Youtube channels: @hbcsolarpvtech @HBCSolarPVTechByron Living Off the Grid in the...

Podcast 4. Most of us live in cities and towns. And, these places are the ones most polluted. So, the living off grid lifestyle can make a great impact in the city. Disconnecting to use less resources and using renewables to replace the grid. It will be challenging, as the middle-people of the city are vicious. Hector Vladimir 2023© Youtube channels: @hbcsolarpvtech @HBCSolarPVTechByron Living Off...

Podcast 3. Living off the grid is simply living as free as you want to live. Free of economic subjugation, over-taxation, manipulation, and control from entities and individuals. It may be; living without dependence to others that don’t share your well-being or best-interests. It is, having more choice ! Living off the grid, may be, living without unwanted ties and commitments to others, and not l...

Podcast 2. As I refer to it in this podcast, the grid includes the collection of utility services and public goods that most citizens receive in their home when they pay their bills on time. Water, electricity, and telecommunications services. The grid also includes food, and fuels that people buy for daily use. Here I argue that the grid is not necessary, but it has become virtually mandatory. Fo...

The “living off the grid in the city” podcast explores the topic of sustainable living and its relationship to going off the grid. The author, based on his book, analyzes various perspectives on this topic. Start by defining important terms related to off-grid living, such as renewable energy and climate change. Then, explain the reasons for living off-grid, such as climate change mitigation, soci...