Economic Descent, hopefully with Skillful Means

By Joanne Poyourow, Transition US

In case I don't use sufficiently 'skillful means,' please let me begin with stating: I am not advocating for intentionally creating an economic crash.

Holmgren’s ‘Crash on Demand’: be careful what you wish for

By Rob Hopkins, Transition Culture

It is a rare occurence that I disagree with David Holmgren. But while there is much insight in his most recent paper, Crash on Demand, it also raises many questions and issues that I'd like to explore here. I am troubled by his conclusions, and although I understand the logic behind them, I fear that they could prove a dangerous route to go down if left unchallenged.

Stabbing the beast

By Jason Heppenstall, 22 Billion Energy Slaves

The two civilisation destroying situations we face are peak oil and climate change.