Big Oil makes war on the earth: The Gulf Coast joins an oil-soiled planet
If you live on the Gulf Coast, welcome to the real world of oil -- and just know that you're not alone. In the Niger Delta and the Ecuadorian Amazon, among other places, your emerging hell has been...
View ArticleOil, civil liberties, and the G20 Summit in Toronto
Canada seems to be heading into authoritarianism and corruption which is similar to conditions in Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, and other countries in which extractive industries are leading centres of...
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Permaculture ethics: Why permaculture is different
I was originally attracted to permaculture because it was the only system that made sense—that could begin to reverse and repair the damage we are doing. Among many things, permaculture is a shortcut...
View ArticleNaresh Giangrande, Co-Founder of the World's First Transition Town
Naresh Giangrande is the co-founder of the world's first Transition Town, in Totnes, UK. The goal of Transition Towns is to transition from oil dependence to community resilience. He was visiting in...
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A review of ‘Local Money’ by Peter North
I’ve really enjoyed the last three books to come out of the Transition Books stable, so I was pleased to see the latest instalment was out: Local Money – how to make it happen in your community. It’s...
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Are agricultural systems sustainable? (Toby Hemenway on permaculture)
Much of the content of Deconstructing Dinner revolves primarily around the practice of agriculture; from examining the downsides and challenges of current agricultural systems to the opportunities and...
View ArticleHow to be maladaptive: Fourteen tips for mental activities guaranteed to...
Those who learn about Peak Oil, climate change, and economic hard times show a series of short-lived symptoms of stress over several months, but these are normal and expected reactions to these...
View ArticlePeak oil, prices, and supplies - July 21
-The Impending Peak and Decline of Petroleum Production: an Underestimated Challenge for Conservation of Ecological Integrity-How Much Does a Gallon of Gas Cost?-Offshore Oil Drilling and Hurricane...
View ArticleChina's oil grab
An amazing thing has happened. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), China has now surpassed the United States as the world's biggest energy consumer.read more
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