This is one of the best videos about Peak Oil because rather than focussing on the potential doom and gloom, it shows how communities can work together to implement solutions :) Watch it now! … [Read more...]
The Permaculture Concept
Check out this video will Bill Mollison, co-founder of the Permaculture concept, explaining The Permaculture Concept... On google video As a youtube playlist … [Read more...]
Crude Impact
Another great film about Peak Oil and the impact of oil on society. The player below includes all 9 parts as a youtube playlist :) For more info check out https://www.crudeimpact.com/ … [Read more...]
The End of Suburbia
Another "must see" documentary for all you folks out there. We've screened this one too :) (PS - this is a 52 minute edit of the original 78 minute full length version available on DVD from https://www.endofsuburbia.com/ ) And here it is in not so good quality but with subtitles (looks like French or something) … [Read more...]
Transition Towns
So, we're both a day late, but Gloria and I somehow decided that every day in May was going to be inspirational! Each day Gloria will a post about an inspirational person, and I'll highlight an inspirational project. Her first person is Maya Angelou, and my first project is... Transition Towns The Transition Towns project was initiated by permaculture teacher of 10 years, Rob Hopkins. Focussing on the central issues of peak oil and climate change, Transition Towns are "towns that are … [Read more...]
David Korten – The Great Turning
Last night, when I should've been asleep, I watched these video clips and was left totally inspired. :) I strongly encourage you to watch them too. Its great stuff! You should also buy the book: [amtap book:isbn=1887208070] UPDATE: The book in bullet points from David Korten's new site: "The Great Turning provides a powerful framework for understanding our time within a deep historical context and for defining the collective choice we must now make as a species. These are the key … [Read more...]
Prophecy, Peak Oil and the Path for the Faithful
I recently watched this video and thought it was really good summary of some of the important issues it covers. If you are a Christian you might want to get it shown in your church or invite Rev Sam Norton along for a talk. Even if you don't classify yourself as a Christian (I don't), it is still very informative and interesting... A summary of Rev Sam Norton's recommendations found in this film can been found here … [Read more...]
Free ‘Peak Oil’ conference in London, 15 July 2006
The agenda is available here as a PDF A free-to-attend conference looking at many aspects of Peak Oil is taking place on Saturday 15 July 2006 at the BedZed development in Hackbridge, just outside London. The event, Peak Speak 2, is the follow up to the successful Peak Speak 1, held at the same location last year. Organised by PowerSwitch.org.uk, and run in a friendly and informal manner, it is designed to give plenty of opportunity to discuss an issue that will dominate the 21st century – the … [Read more...]