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I would also bet they aren't counting the folks living together, often multiple families, "until they can find affordable rents. Or younger people still living at home because they can't afford independent rents. None of these are because of addiction, mental health, or unwillingness to work...

And there was a time when women that did not meekly accept male domination were consider mentally defective and could be taken in for "treatment." In today's homeless population there is probably a significant percentage that someday we might just accept don't want to live as modern society...

Yes, manufacturers will lie when it helps their bottom line. But, I also agree entirely with maki2. I will acknowledge that I do not have any known chemical sensitivities. Genetics, built up immunities, or just not assuming that is the problem, I don't know why. But I have known enough people...

Gr8ful, it's great that you vet links and I agree that YouTube is usually safe. Thats' half the battle. But I still hate seeing a post with just a video link and no explanation. I am probably just a Luddite Old Foggie, but I prefer text info and will only watch videos after I know what I'm...

Just the logistics of counting a mobile and changing population necessarily cannot be all that accurate. Then we get into definitions of exactly who should or should not be counted. Then we need to consider any potential biases to wanting such data to be in one direction or another. I don't know...

I gather from the comments what the video must be about. It does sound like it could be helpful to some in our community. I personally avoid clicking video (or any other) links without knowing what it's about. Because I might not want to spend my time on the as yet to be determined subject and...

^^^ Re: undercounting the homeless. That was my feeling just based on what I see traveling around. But, not having any "sources" to the contrary I chose not to debate the posts that say otherwise. I DO think this is a large and growing problem that we are not addressing in a sufficiently...

I would suggest that we/they are not being specific enough about what constitutes "graywater." And there is also a difference between posted and published rules and any logical possible harm. Not to mention the quantity of water we are talking about and the exact locations of disposal. For...

I also mostly agree with the last posts by rruff and bullfrog. None of this is just a "this or that" choice. Income disparity is a growing issue even if the statical number of homeless is not. Shelter cost as a percentage of income is increasing and the average living standard is dropping. I...

Heck, there was no electric on the Oregon Trail. If it's just making the trip, get the cheapest thrift store camping stove you can find. Put a sleeping bag in the back, pack up what you don't want to leave behind, and hit the road. Make improvements as your finances and desires allow.

Hydrogen is cleaner than fossil fuel. I like that. But with very rare exceptions we would still be lining up at a pump of some kind and paying a mega-corp to get it. Although EVs still have a way to go, it is conceivable that we could have efficient enough panels and EVs to actually not have to...

If I were to judge us based on what I have found left behind or the activities I observed in some campsites, we would not come off looking too good either. But I know not everyone (homeless or nomad) fits neatly into one cubbyhole.

I could not disagree more! Nobody always fits into some predetermined pigeonhole. Not You, or I, or "them" - whoever them is. Sure, there are some people that are homeless by choice. There are also nomads that are nomadic by choice. And there are an awful lot of just regular folks trying their...

I think that certain initials that are well known to most of the community are totally acceptable. EV only means one thing to me. Now, if you were posting about BLM and meant Bureau of Land Management, I am totally OK with that. But if you mean Black Lives Matter, then you should spell it out...

Morgana, Good points made. Thanks for the reality check. :)

I can't disagree with maki2's reasoning. However, I must admit that I do not always follow this advice. Even in regular S&Bs or Earthhomes, I have seen many instances where greywater can be safely used to water plants. One site says, "Plants don't mind the little bits of food and dirt or trace...

I am not usually worried about much but... according to the US State dept. (see below) Are they wrong? Honestly, I don't know. Do Not Travel To: Colima state due to crime and kidnapping. Guerrero state due to crime. Michoacan state due to crime and kidnapping. Sinaloa state due to crime and...

The biggest problem with nuclear is dealing with the waste. They are working on better fission tech and maybe fusion will someday be an option. And, as rruff pointed out, there is the expense and cost overruns. But it is an option to consider. I would be in favor of more renewable energy sources...

Welcome, I enjoy watching narrowboat travels on YouTube. I once worked for a computer gaming company located in Southam, which was close to the Union canal. But I never got a chance to take a cruse. I regret that now.

Like I said, I'm not very much $$$ driven. If it means cleaner air, I'm fine with driving a bit less. China??? Yes, they do pollute and it blows across the ocean toward us. Not good. However, they are also building hydroelectric dams and lead in making solar panels. I don't think they are in...