Mother Earth News Archive 1970-2012: Classic Edition

In 2003, we introduced an archive of all MOTHER EARTH NEWS’ issues from the 1970s on CD-ROM, presenting a new way of accessing past issues of the magazine in a digital environment. Thousands of readers responded to the notion of being able to sift through our first decade at the click of a mouse, and to the ability to search for what specifically interested them.

Following that success, we continued to expand the archive to cover more of the magazine’s past issues on disc. Most recently, we introduced the Multiplatform Edition, which makes the magazine content available not just on desktop and laptop computers, but also via smartphones and the multitude of portable reading devices that have become so ubiquitous. Now, we are pleased to reintroduce the classic version of the archive, for the first time with enhanced search functionality across MOTHER’s entire 43-year history. With this version of the archive, you can search for articles about earth-sheltered homes, cheap solar power, organic gardening techniques, raising chickens, beekeeping, do-it-yourself projects and much more.

MOTHER EARTH NEWS has also published hundreds of healthy, down-to-earth recipes, and the archive includes all the delicious directions we’ve published in the magazine. From strawberry jam and homemade jerky to hummus and morel mushroom quiche, you’ll find something to satisfy every appetite.

Find almost every story, tip and technique published in the magazine and online from 1970-2012 – more than 9,500 articles that you can access from anywhere, on any device.

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Mother Earth News Archive 1970-2012: Classic Edition

MOTHER EARTH NEWS Digital Archive: 2012

The complete MOTHER EARTH NEWS archive from 2012.

MOTHER EARTH NEWS, the Original Guide to Living Wisely, is America’s leading publication for folks interested in living a more sustainable, self-reliant lifestyle. The MOTHER EARTH NEWS Digital Archive features everything from each issue of the magazine as well as content that appeared exclusively online. From articles on working with the land, earth-sheltered homes and home energy improvements to our latest on garden planning, instructions for building a cozy cabin and healthy, no-knead crusty bread – you’ll find it all here!

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MOTHER EARTH NEWS Digital Archive: 2012

Solar Water Heating--Revised & Expanded Edition: A Comprehensive Guide to Solar Water and Space Heating Systems (Mother Earth News Wiser Living Series)

Heating water with the sun is a practice almost as old as humankind itself. Solar Water Heating, now completely revised and expanded, is the definitive guide to this clean and cost-effective technology.

Beginning with a review of the history of solar water and space heating systems from prehistory to the present, Solar Water Heating presents an introduction to modern solar energy systems, energy conservation, and energy economics. Drawing on the authors’ experiences as designers and installers of these systems, the book goes on to cover:

• Types of solar collectors, solar water, and space heating systems and solar pool heating systems, including their advantages and disadvantages


• System components, their installation, operation, and maintenance


• System sizing and siting


• Choosing the appropriate system

This book focuses on the financial aspects of solar water or space heating systems, clearly showing that such systems generate significant savings in the long run. With many diagrams and illustrations to complement the clearly written text, this book is designed for a wide readership ranging from the curious homeowner to the serious student or professional.

Bob Ramlow has been involved in renewable energy system sales, installation, and manufacturing since 1976. He is an IREC/ISPQ certified solar thermal independent master trainer and a NABCEP certified solar thermal installer. He writes and teaches workshops about solar energy.

Benjamin Nusz has worked as an installer, site assessor, designer, and consultant for solar thermal systems. He currently trains renewable thermal technicians at Mid-State Technical College in Wisconsin.

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Solar Water Heating--Revised & Expanded Edition: A Comprehensive Guide to Solar Water and Space Heating Systems (Mother Earth News Wiser Living Series)