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Peak Oil in the news
Please follow this link to read about Peak Oil in the news (or how some people have tried to keep it out of the news)
Vigil for Action to Stem Climate Change
On the occasion of our own vigil here in Weymouth last Saturday this declaration was read out:
Declaration:
Today, we gather here, and with communities in every corner of the world, to commit to work together to save our planet.
The fragile balance of the earth that has always sustained us is changing. We are changing it. We are causing warming that leads to more warming, icecaps melt and rainforests die, and this cycle could move beyond our control within just five years.
Climate change is far away, but close at hand. Many of us have slumbered until now. But for others, Continue reading
Vigil for Copenhagen Climate Meet
It is proposed to hold a climate change vigil next Saturday (12th Dec) in Weymouth Town centre to help persuade our leaders to come to a real deal. This will be one of thousands of such vigils throughout the world. Start time 5 pm in the square between Debenhams and St Thomas Street. Bring a candle and /or torch and ideally a placard with a simple message on why you think this is important.
But we need a good turn out… [The word is on the street, and this vigil will go ahead. The weather is expected to be dry but chilly, so wrap up warm.
Anybody: bring camera, videocamera to document the vigil. - P.J.]
This message originated by:
Linda Smith
John Tomblin
David Smith
And edited by:
Peter Jadinge
Palm Oil Power Station Action
Palm Oil Seedling replacing virgin forest
Palm Oil Seedling replacing virgin forest
Please object to a large biofuel power station in Portland, Dorset.
W4B Renewable Energy had their original application for a biofuel power station in Portland rejected by Weymouth & Portland Council in September, amidst concerns about the impact of biofuels in general and palm oil in particular on the climate, on forests and other ecosystems and on communities in the global South, as well as concerns over air pollution and public health in nearby areas. This was one of three similar planning applications recently rejected by local authorities in England and Wales. Continue reading
Inspired Times Magazine
Sharon Henshall writes:
Hi David,
I’m emailing to draw your (& your members) attention to our Transition Towns article which appears in Issue 2 of Inspired Times (Sept-Nov 09). Inspired Times, which launched in June this year, is a new quarterly magazine focusing on positive projects and stories from the UK & further afield. It is sold in Borders bookstores & various other outlets around the country. I’m an independent publisher without backing with a small part-time team all working hard to produce an inspiring magazine.
Transition Towns is very much admired by our team and we would really like to keep connected with all you are doing. Please do keep in touch & update us with your latest developments. Continue reading
Images from Transitiontown Autumn Fayre
Richard Denton-White, auctioneer of promises, engaging the audience in a frenzy of bidding.
Pat March, ceramics, suitable for house and garden.
Member of the Upwey Potter’s Group. Sometimes using “rescued” clay from Dorset’s eroding cliffs. Geology and rock formations of the Heritage Coast can be seen to influence her work. She also does Continue reading
Wave energy for Portland
Alvin Smith and Geoff White of Dartmouth Wave Energy Ltd visited Weymouth and Portland on October 29 to hold meetings and a talk about their ‘Searaser’ concept.
In fact, Searaser is more than a concept. Continue reading
Decentralised Economy – 3
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Economic Transformation
The agricultural, industrial and trade policies of a socio-economic unit will have to be formulated according to the principles of decentralized economy. The maximum utilization and rational distribution of local resources and potentialities to ensure full employment should be given priority, keeping in view that there should be uniform economic development in all regions of a socio-economic unit. Continue reading
Decentralised Economy – 2
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Principles of Decentralized Economy
The first principle of decentralized economy is that all the resources in a socio-economic unit should be controlled by the local people. In particular, the resources which are required to produce the minimum requirements must be in local hands, and all the industries based on these resources will have to be controlled entirely by the local people. Local raw materials must be fully utilized to produce all kinds of commodities necessary for the economic development of a socio-economic unit. Continue reading