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Things may not be as simple as they seem There is a strand of thought in modern, sophisticated societies which yearns for a simpler life. This is understandable; the complexities of living in the 21st century can be stressful. A quiet life in the country sounds idyllic to people balancing the demands of a job, urban living and paying for it all. But part of this philosophy extends beyond avoiding the stresses of everyday life and wants to turn the clock back to a time when everything, including farming, was simpler and somehow 'better'. By this reckoning, it is important not just to lead a less hectic life, but also to consume in a more 'sustainable' way. The s-word has now become shorthand for all that is good and environmentally friendly; we may not know what it means, but it has warm, comforting connotations and is undeniably A Good Thing (to take the 1066 and all that approach). But, like so many other common terms, few people can actually define sustainability, at least in any... Read More >>