Monthly Archives: March 2009

Powerdown Toolkit #6: Deconstructing Dinner

Posted on 29 March 2009 by Graham

This is the introduction to  week six of the Powerdown Toolkit 10-week community learning course created by the Cultivate Center in Dublin. It has an accompanying TV show with a 30-minute episode accompanying each week of the course, soon to … Continue reading →

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Essential Reading on Population

Posted on 28 March 2009 by Graham

The Real Perils of Human Population Growth by David and Marcia Pimentel The present world population of 6.7 billion is projected by the United Nations to increase to 9 billion and may rise to as many as 11 billion by … Continue reading →

Posted in Human Ecology, Population, Renewable Energy | 5 Comments

Powerdown Toolkit # 5: Getting Around- Transport and Mobility

Posted on 15 March 2009 by Graham

Getting Around- Transport and Mobility This is the introduction to  week five of the Powerdown Toolkit 10-week community learning course created by the Cultivate Center in Dublin. It has an accompanying TV show with a 30-minute episode accompanying each week … Continue reading →

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Kinsale College on YouTube

Posted on 12 March 2009 by Graham

Kinsale College of Further Education has recently posted a new video promoting the course on You Tube. Click here to see the video which includes myself very briefly desribing the course modules, and a few shots of the college  gardens. … Continue reading →

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Permaculture Course at Dunhill Eco Park

Posted on 9 March 2009 by Graham

Introduction to Permaculture  course 4th-5th April at Dunhill Ecopark, situated near Ballyphillip, Co. Waterford Do You Want To Grow Your Own Food…But Don’t Have The Time? Do You Want To Feed Your Family For Free…But Without The Backbreaking Work? Then … Continue reading →

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Come with Me to Solla Sollew

Posted on 7 March 2009 by Graham

I was delighted to read in Sharon Astyk’s  Casaubon’s Book that last Tuesday was the 105th birthday of Dr. Seuss. Like thousands of others, my upbringing was influenced and enriched by the famous Cat in the Hat books- which Astyk’s … Continue reading →

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Powerdown Toolkit #4: Rethinking Energy

Posted on 2 March 2009 by Graham

This is the introduction to  week four of the Powerdown Toolkit 10-week community learning course created by the Cultivate Centre in Dublin. It has an accompanying TV show with a 30-minute episode accompanying each week of the course, soon to … Continue reading →

Posted in community, Peak Oil, Powerdown, Renewable Energy | 1 Comment