Smart municipalities are planning and preparing for energy vulnerability and climate change. Daniel Lerch, manager of the Post Carbon Cities project, has prepared a guidebook including case studies of cities large and small planning how to maintain essential services in the … [Read more...]
“What a Way to Go” – Meet the Filmmakers
August 16, 2007 by Leave a Comment
Tim Bennett and Sally Erickson discuss the influences behind this heartfelt, riveting, comprehensive documentary "What a Way to Go: Life at the End of Empire." Framed in Tim's personal story of awakening to the big global issues threatening everyone's survival. It will touch … [Read more...]
Restoring Native Landscapes – From a Dump to a Park
August 9, 2007 by 1 Comment
A closed landfill in Santa Barbara county is not just being restored with native plants. It also has a pilot project growing oil-rich jatropha for biodiesel. Restoration horticulturists Karen Flagg and Don Hartley of Growing Solutions do restoration education and remediate … [Read more...]
The Inside Scoop From a Biodiesel Pioneer
August 2, 2007 by 1 Comment
Russ Teall has developed biodiesel production equipment since the industry was in its infancy. He discusses biodiesel's advantages over petroleum diesel, and the land-for-food vs. fuel issue. His projects involve small scale refineries using multiple oil feedstocks, … [Read more...]
Social Effects of Peak Oil
July 26, 2007 by Leave a Comment
How will rising oil prices affect low- and middle-class lives? Sociologist and professor Rowan Wolf sees at-risk populations growing while government services and class divides are increasingly strained. A member of the Portland Peak Oil Task Force, she discusses … [Read more...]
Bullock Brothers Homestead – A 25-Year Permaculture Project
July 19, 2007 by 3 Comments
Take a tour with Joe, Doug and Sam Bullock on their Orcas Island homestead, site of a yearly Permaculture design course. Using nature as their model, they create edges and wildlife habitat, move water through the landscape, promote diversity, and raise an astonishing variety … [Read more...]
Human-Scale Tools for a Sustainable World
July 12, 2007 by 2 Comments
At Smith and Speed Mercantile on Orcas Island, hand tools line the walls and tables along with organic wool comforters and non-toxic paints. It's an extension of Kathleen Smith and Errol Speed's off-grid homestead where they work at "the speed of living," using hand tools … [Read more...]
Boulder County Going Local!
July 2, 2007 by Leave a Comment
Michael Brownlee didn't stop after creating the Boulder Valley Relocalization group. He's catalyzing Boulder County's Going Local! campaign, encouraging residents to buy local first, eat and grow local food, create local energy and local currency. The community will … [Read more...]
Singing Minstrels – Teaching Kids about Climate Change
June 26, 2007 by Leave a Comment
Enjoy toe-tapping tunes as environmental educators Sharon Abreu and Michael Hurwicz regale us with songs like "Penguins on Thin Ice." Their shared goal is for education to be fun and entertaining. Their catchy lyrics bid "Goodbye, Oil" and ask "How do we find the balance?" … [Read more...]
Saving the Good Stuff – “The Exchange” at Orcas Island Dump
June 22, 2007 by 1 Comment
When you go to the "dump" on Orcas Island, you get a bonus. Along with dropping off your recyclables and trash, you can leave your re-usables and pick up what you need at The Exchange. This thrift + building materials + appliance + home furnishings + sporting goods store … [Read more...]
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