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Important Climate Change talk at St John’s Church, 10th November
There is a big talk coming up about Climate Change at St Johns church on the 10th November, by Sir John Houghton – the previous head of the Met Office – who will spell out what climate change means for … Continue reading
Transition Towns Dorchester Summer Newsletter
Transition Town Dorchester have just published their July-August Newsletter PDF – an inspiring demonstration of how Transition Towns can succeed in Dorset.
Thomas Fischbacher’s Transition Towns slides
Southampton-based Transition expert Thomas Fischbacher has published an excellent collection of Transition-related slides: http://nmag.soton.ac.uk/tf/talks/ He also has an excellent transcription of a Permaculture Design Course and a small collection of links to other high-quality permaculture interviews and videos.
Obama on limits to growth
Obama is saying Canadian tar sands can be “turned green” – which is sad – but more importantly, is recognising that the “Limits to Growth” concept is just around the corner: If we don’t, then we’re going to have a … Continue reading
A Quick Sketch of the Fundamental Determinants of the Economy Today
“A Quick Sketch of the Fundamental Determinants of the Economy Today” is a wonderful set of slides about how the economic crisis happened, and proposes some sensible solutions. I thought this quote was great: A Learning Strategy for Mission Critical … Continue reading
BH Open Meeting: Grasshopper, 27th January at 19:30
The next Transition BH meeting will be at the Grasshopper pub on 27th January at 19:30. The Transition BH website has all the details. – Dave Crossland
Video: Suburban permaculture
A peak moment video, showing Richard Heinberg’s permacultured suburban home. Inspiring! – Dave Crossland
Video: Mike Ruppert on Peak Oil shortly before his retirement
Here is a great interview with Mike Ruppert, in September 2006, shortly before his retirement. He touches on the ecology of money and the importance of spending locally. Mike now blogs at http://mikeuppert.blogspot.com :-) – Dave Crossland
Free Climate Change Training, Sat 24th January 09:30 – 12:30
Free training on how to explain Climate Change is being offered in Wimborne by Emily Bullock, project officer for the Dorset Climate Change Coalition! When: Sat 24th January 09:30 – 12:30 Where: Wimbourne Methodist Church‎ (The one with the big … Continue reading