Living Off the Grid in the City Season 1

Decarbonization and depollution - part 1

Podcast 11. 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. Decarbonization is necessary for depolluting our environment. Going off the grid helps slow-down, stop, and reverse pollution. By ceasing your demand on the polluting sectors of the grid; you firmly contribute to cut back on pollution.
Hector Vladimir 2023

Decarbonization and depollution - part 2

Podcast 1-12. 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 with these problems, here's how.
Hector Vladimir 2023©

Who speaks for the animals?

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 habitats must stop.
Hector Vladimir 2023©

To the stars - Bonus early release

Space exploration is an extreme example of living off the grid, as it involves completely separating yourself from earth and taking miniature earth systems with you. The challenges of space exploration are similar to those of living off the grid. Therefore, living of the grid can contribute to future space exploration and habitation efforts.

Occupational hazards of the fossil fuel industry - part 1

Podcast 1-14. 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 workers suffer injuries and illnesses each year.
Hector Vladimir 2023©

Occupational hazards of the fossil fuel industry (updated) - part 2

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 the coal industry. Here I share some personal experiences about this subject.
Hector Vladimir 2023©

Avert compulsory lifestyles - Section 3 introduction

Podcast 16. What we consider to be obligations are often things we are taught to think of as mandatory. Paying for anything, especially necessities should not be mandatory. This robs us of our rights to exist and categorizes these rights as privileges to those that can pay. Living off the grid helps you become aware of this and empowers you to live truly free.
Hector Vladimir 2023©