Cash-poor states in the U.S. are getting desperately creative when it comes to generating more wealth through new taxes. Just when you thought you’d heard of every tax imaginable, Democratic New Jersey Governor Philip D. Murphy has backed a scheme that will allow utilities and the state ...

Prepping isn’t just about food, water, and weapons. Depending on what happens, medical supplies may be more important than food when SHTF. But instead of handing your money over to Big Pharma, we suggest you put your faith into the natural remedies that mankind has trusted for thousands of ...

While most people think of reality TV when they hear the word “survivor,” a real survivor is someone who can live off the land in an emergency. This is a challenging and sometimes scary task. Those of us who weren’t in the boy scouts may not know where to begin if stranded in the forest. ...

That’s right! Just like Doc Brown’s DeLorean in Back to the Future, we now have a way to turn trash into fuel. And it’s not a new discovery. The process, referred to as gasification, was first used during WWII when gasoline and diesel were rationed. Keep reading to learn how you can ...

GMOs, or Genetically Modified Organisms are new organisms, not normally found in nature. Like some kind of modern-day Frankensteins GMOs are created in labs by so-called “food scientists” that genetically modify or engineer food plants. They claim that the genetic modifications can make food ...

If you have your Go Bag with you — as well you should — you should have several “modern methods” on-hand to start a fire including: water-proof matches, a lighter, and a magnesium striker. If for some reason you have been caught without these items, or they have been lost, or fail – ...

Catastrophic hurricanes and major winter storms are coming around almost once a year these days … But even with the constant threat of emergency and being cut off from supply lines, most Americans are still complacent when it comes to preparing for emergencies. According to one recent study, ...

In the far corner of the front yard of a large house in Florida, an RV rests, shaded by trees as clothing on a nearby line sways in the breeze. In this RV, Nat Geo explorer Thomas Henry “T.H.” Culhane lives with his wife, Enas Culhane, almost entirely off the grid. “We want to be ...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – September is Disaster Preparedness Month nationwide. From wildfires to earthquakes, our state is no stranger to unexpected dangers. The initiative’s mission is to encourage the public to be prepared in case of any potential disaster. When devastation hits or ...

While it is rare for anyone nowadays to make his or her own edged weapon, it’s still useful to understand the process. And while I would recommend taking at least a small knife with you whenever you venture into the wild (hell, I’d recommend taking a small knife with you almost anywhere!), ...