Resilience

The Community Power Report

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:01:09 GMT

The Community Power Report has been established with the goal of providing all enthusiasts of community-based renewable power generation and conservation across the world a compact news hub.

The Five Stages of Collapse: Survivors' Toolkit

Thu, 09 May 2013 20:51:17 GMT

A user's guide to economic, political, social and cultural collapse by Dmitry Orlov

Cold, Hungry and in the Dark

Thu, 09 May 2013 20:41:19 GMT

What the frack - exploding the myth of the natural gas "100-year supply"

Food, Water and Energy: Know the Nexus

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 16:05:52 GMT

Food, Water and Energy: Know the Nexus, explains that when the food, water and energy nexus becomes unbalanced, there are clear consequences for public health, our economy and the environment,

Totnes and District Local Economic Blueprint

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 17:00:59 GMT

"Today sees the publication of what may well turn out to be one of the most important documents yet produced by a Transition initiative...The Blueprint is the first attempt that I am aware of to map in detail a local economy and to put a value on the potential benefits of an increased degree of localisation. If you like, it identifies “the size of the prize” of Transition." Rob Hopkins

The Politics of Actually Existing Unsustainability: Human Flourishing in a Climate-Changed, Carbon Constrained World

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 16:32:51 GMT

Going against both the naive techno-optimism of 'greening business as usual' and a resurgent 'catastrophism' within green thinking and politics, The Politics of Actually Existing Unsustainability offers an analysis of the causes of unsustainability and diminished human flourishing. It makes a case for seeing that it is profound and deepening unsustainability and growing injustice that characterizes the modern world. The books locates the causes of unsustainability in dominant capitalist modes of production, debt-based consumerism, and the imperative for orthodox economic growth. It suggests that valuable insights into the causes of and alternatives to unsustainability can be found in a critical embracing of human vulnerability and dependency as both constitutive and ineliminable aspects of what it means to be human. Rather than seeing invulnerability as the appropriate response, the book defends resilience, the ability to 'cope with' rather than 'solve' vulnerability, as a more productive strategy.

What is Permaculture?

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 11:20:03 GMT

Permaculture is primarily a thinking tool for designing low carbon, highly productive systems but its influence can be very pervasive! What can start as a journey towards living a more ecologically balanced lifestyle can go far deeper, even transforming our worldview and radically altering behaviour.

Drill, Baby, Drill

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 19:02:06 GMT

In this landmark report, J. David Hughes from Post Carbon Institute takes a far-ranging and painstakingly researched look at the prospects for various unconventional fuels to provide energy abundance for the United States in the 21st Century. While the report examines a range of energy sources, the centerpiece of “Drill, Baby, Drill” is a critical analysis of shale gas and shale oil (tight oil) and the potential of a shale “revolution.”

Creating a positive future for Bristol after Peak Oil

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 18:43:29 GMT

In 2008 oil prices hit record levels of $147/barrel. This event, alongside growing evidence that the global energy picture is changing has led the Bristol Green Capital Momentum Group and Bristol City Council to consider the issue of peak oil and its probable effects on the future prosperity of Bristol. Input and comment have been sought from organisations and authorities in the city. (For a list of other cities and organisations considering peak oil see Appendix 4). This report sets out to look at the evidence for peak oil, its potential impact on Bristol, and what actions could be taken now to address it.

Peak Oil and Economic Contraction

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 20:41:34 GMT

With the last gasp of the oil age, an ‘Apollo-style’ push to confront the energy issue should be front and center as the challenge of our generation.

!Don't Just Sit There - Do Something!

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 14:11:32 GMT

This website showcases the video series, Don't Just Sit There - Do Something! See above to find an example episode. In these short videos, you will hear the latest news on all aspects of the climate crisis, explained simply, piece by piece --- and find out how to do something about it.

Energising Money

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 18:07:50 GMT

The world is facing an ecological crisis. Our economic system fails to properly account for the natural resources on which human prosperity depends. But attempts to remedy the problem, for example through environmental taxation, fail to address an elephant lurking in the room: the monetary system. Energy-related money offers a means to improve the qualities of the monetary system, while also stimulating the low-carbon energy transition we urgently need.

Issue paper: Know the nexus

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 17:12:22 GMT

Food, water and energy systems are inextricably linked, and as recent events like droughts, oil spills and increasing food prices make clear, the United States can no longer view these systems in isolation. Our new paper, Food, Water and Energy: Know the Nexus, explains that when the food, water and energy nexus becomes unbalanced, there are clear consequences for public health, our economy and the environment (See our Press Release from January 14, 2013). The paper describes how and where these systems intersect, how they rely upon each other to function and how they can have a significant impact on each other.

The "Be Prepared" Booklet for Young Australians

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 20:17:21 GMT

This booklet is based on my interpretation of what the Scout Leader, Lord Baden-Powell, would be thinking about in these current and uncertain times. What would he be saying to today’s young people? Two of his quotations were – “There's nothing like 'Being Prepared,' is there, for what might seem possible, even if it may not seem probable.” And, “Try to leave this world a little better than you found it and, when your turn comes to die, you can die happy in feeling that at any rate you have not wasted your time but have done your best.” They are still very valid today...

Transforming Urban Environments for a Post Peak Oil Future

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 20:17:19 GMT

The Post Peak Oil Vision Plan analyzes probable implications of Peak Oil on the City of San Buenaventura and the surrounding region, and describes a vision for Post Peak Oil planning that responds to these implications by building upon positive trends that are already taking place. This vision is supported by planning and design guidelines as well as a phased implementation plan. The regional vision emphasizes preservation of natural resources, concentration of the developed footprint, and intra-regional collaboration.

Energy Farms - Anaerobic Digestion

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 20:17:15 GMT

A Local United pack on how to develop a community-led agricultural anaerobic digester. Local United is building a virtual organisation to set up and promote trusted systems for the rapid development and deployment of new community-led social venture models, among other things.

Starting a Community-Led Hydro Enterprise

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 20:17:04 GMT

A Local United pack on how to develop a community-led hydro enterprise. Local United is building a virtual organisation to set up and promote trusted systems for the rapid development and deployment of new community-led social venture models, among other things.

Starting Community-Led Wind Power Enterprises

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 20:17:02 GMT

A Local United pack on how to plan, build and own a medium or large wind turbine in your community's backyard. Local United is building a virtual organisation to set up and promote trusted systems for the rapid development and deployment of new community-led social venture models, among other things.

Starting a Sustainable Community Loan Fund

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 20:16:58 GMT

A Local United pack on how to set up your own sustainable community loan fund. Local United is building a virtual organisation to set up and promote trusted systems for the rapid development and deployment of new community-led Social Venture models, among other things.

Totnes Economic Blueprint

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 20:16:39 GMT

Estimating the potential value of a new kind of local economy, mainly in terms of money (revenue and jobs), but also exploring the social and environmental benefits that come with a Transition approach to enterprise.

Tellus Institute Publications

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 20:16:26 GMT

About 350 selected publications are available here on scenarios, energy, water, solid waste, corporate responsibility, and sustainable development.

Burning Our Rivers: The Water Footprint of Electricity

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 20:16:23 GMT

The Burning Our Rivers report summarizes current research on the water use and consumption of all power production in the U.S., including both non-renewable and renewable energy sources.

Green for All Reports

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 20:15:22 GMT

Green for Alls reports and research are helping community leaders all over America build an inclusive green economy.

DSIRE: Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 20:15:19 GMT

DSIRE is a comprehensive source of information on state, federal, local, and utility incentives and policies that support renewable energy and energy efficiency.

WEBINAR RECORDING: Community Solar 101

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 12:21:12 GMT

In January 2013 New Dream hosted a webinar about how everyday people can work with neighbors to bring solar energy to their community. Topics included solar cooperatives, bulk purchasing, group net metering, and more.