Monthly Archives: May 2007

Peak opportunity #3- Pathways to Powerdown

Posted on 29 May 2007 by Graham

In the last couple of posts on this subject I had a look at some of the main issues and concepts that need to be addressed if we are to begin to navigate towards a sustainable alternative. While rising energy … Continue reading →

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End of Term

Posted on 22 May 2007 by Graham

With last week’s end-of-term celebrations and presentations of another batch of Permaculture Design Certificates to the first year students, I have completed my second year as permaculture teacher on the Practical Sustainability Course at Kinsale Further Education College. This unique … Continue reading →

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Bitter-sweet Harvest

Posted on 17 May 2007 by Graham

West Cork bee-keeper Tim Rowe kindly sent me this article he has written highlighting the plight of bees and bee-keepers on account of widespread Colony Collapse Syndrome: BITTER-SWEET HARVEST – a beekeeper’s year. It’s been a strange year. Last summer … Continue reading →

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Peak Opportunity #2 Too Much Energy is Bad for You

Posted on 14 May 2007 by Graham

left: Sandra and horse When introducing the concept of Peak Oil and explaining what implications it will have I like to start with an image of renewable energy, but I suspect that that phrase will conjure up for most people … Continue reading →

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Peak Opportunity

Posted on 6 May 2007 by Graham

Last week I was invited to speak at an event hosted in Bandon, Co. Cork. The event was organised by Dr. Philip Michael of the Irish Environmental Doctor’s association, with a view to initiating a localisation/powerdown group in the town. … Continue reading →

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