Monthly Archives: April 2008

Woo-woo everywhere

Posted on 27 April 2008 by Graham

How can we expect people to understand peak oil and climate change, and formulate rational responses to the great issues of our day, when there is so much hostility expressed about “science and rationality” and when there is such a … Continue reading →

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Overpopulation? The Biggest Issue of your lifetime

Posted on 23 April 2008 by Graham

Bantry beekeeper Tim Rowe delivered his first public talk last Monday night in Bantry on a topic that has been preoccupying him for some time- the consequences of overpopulation. This fascinating and enlightening talk took us through the issue facing … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Overshoot, Population | 2 Comments

Consciousness in Transition

Posted on 19 April 2008 by Graham

At Convergence 13 I hosted two workshops: the first was an introduction to Permaculture, with a focus on Permaculture education and how to spread Permaculture courses through the mainstream education system; the second, with Dave Yaffey and Chris Chapman, had … Continue reading →

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Irish Transition Network

Posted on 17 April 2008 by Graham

Last Saturday at the Powerdown Symposium at Cultivate saw the inaugural meeting of people from around Ireland interested in starting a Transition process in their town. More than 60 people attended the meeting with a dozen or more towns represented. … Continue reading →

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Convergence 13: Transition Strategies

Posted on 10 April 2008 by Graham

Last weekend saw the Community Powerdown Symposium at the 13th Convergence Festival at the Cultivate Centre in Dublin. Opened by John Gormley, Minister for Environment, Heritage and local Government, this landmark event was attended by about 100 people and saw … Continue reading →

Posted in community, Powerdown, Transition Towns | 4 Comments