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Recent climate change report from the University of New South Wales

Submitted by Rimu on 28 November 2009 - 9:01am | Story

Get the full report at http://www.copenhagendiagnosis.com/default.html

Summary

The most significant recent climate change findings are: » Read more

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The latest from Richard Heinburg - "Searching for a miracle"

Submitted by Rimu on 23 November 2009 - 11:26am | updated 23 Nov 2009 | Story

Get it from http://www.postcarbon.org/new-site-files/Reports/Searching_for_a_Miracle...

"The fundamental disturbing conclusion of the report is that there is little likelihood that either conventional fossil fuels or alternative energy sources can reliably be counted on to provide the amount and quality of energy that will be needed to sustain economic growth—or even current levels of economic activity—during the remainder of the current century. This preliminary conclusion in turn suggests that a sensible transition energy plan will have to emphasize energy conservation above all. It also raises questions about the sustainability of growth per se, both in terms of human population numbers and economic activity." » Read more

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Dmitry Orlov interviewed Chris Laidlaw Sunday 15 Nov

Submitted by xxancroft on 15 November 2009 - 2:12pm | Story

Russian born American Dmitry Orlov author of Reinventing Collapse was interviwed this morning on Chris Laidlaws Sunday morning show.

http://www.radionz.co.nz/national/programmes/sunday

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Transition Towns Expo Video

Submitted by Daryl on 10 September 2009 - 7:21pm | Blog entry

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NEWS: UK INDEPENDENT - WARNING OIL SUPPLIES RUNNING OUT FAST

Submitted by xxancroft on 3 August 2009 - 2:22pm | updated 03 Aug 2009 | Story

 

Warning: Oil supplies are running out fast. Catastrophic shortfalls threaten economic recovery, says world's top energy economist

The world is heading for a catastrophic energy crunch that could cripple a global economic recovery because most of the major oil fields in the world have passed their peak production, a leading energy economist has warned. » Read more

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Notes from NZ 2020 Emission Target meeting in Auckland

Submitted by Nigel on 8 July 2009 - 11:54am | updated 08 Jul 2009 | Story


Greetings All!

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First Auckland Transition Training - 11,12 July

Submitted by Gabrielle Young on 23 June 2009 - 3:54pm | Story

Transition Communities Waitakere is pleased to announce the upcoming Transition Training Waitakere for those interested in getting more into and more from their Transition Towns experience.  The event will run 11 & 12 July in Waiatarua, Waitakere City.  Please click the above link for more details. » Read more

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Gaia's Evil Twin

Submitted by xxancroft on 23 June 2009 - 7:23am | Story

New Scientist has a very thought provoking discussion on Gaia. - Excellent Reading

http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg20227131.400-gaias-evil-twin-is-li...

 

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News_Eco-warrior evicted from cave dwelling without fire exit

Submitted by xxancroft on 19 June 2009 - 10:47pm | updated 20 Jun 2009 | Story

UK Telegraph story about a man evicted from his 'ole in the ground.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/5559326/Eco-warrior-evicted-from-cave-dwelling-without-fire-exit.html

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350 Day and The 100 Metre Line action plan

Submitted by Nigel on 26 May 2009 - 2:39am | Story

350 Day and The 100 Metre Line action plan
Submitted by Nigel on 26 May 2009 - 2:35am
news 350 day The 100 Metre Line blog
Today I have opened an information-blog called The 100 Metre Line.

This blog is to promote a concept that can provide an effective action for Transition Towners and others wishing to support 350 Day on 24 October 2009. See: http://www.350.org/.

Visit:

http://the100metreline.blogspot.com/ » Read more

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