Rob Hopkins, who started the Transition Town Movement, says, "It is possible that life with less energy will be better." I like that idea, its hopeful. Hope is a word that has gotten a lot of use recently and that's a good thing. Looking towards a life with less energy, I want to have hope. One of the places that I have found hope is in this little animated film by Frederic Back called "Crac!". Its a French Canadian film that celebrates their traditions but also the community of people who lived with less energy. Enjoy.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Sustainability, Energy Descent and Localization
Every now and then, new information hits me that changes my whole outlook on life. This happened in November when I was introduced to the website chrismartenson.com/crashcourse. This is a fascinating, scary and eye opening discussion of the intersection of the Environment, the Economy and Energy.
I have known that something "big" is going on but it was amorphous until I watched Chris Martenson's 3 hour Crash Course. It made so much sense and was quite sobering. What we do with information like this makes all the difference. Talking with my friend Dana, I discovered the Transition Town (TT) Movement and my energy was able to move towards the positive. The TT movements outlines a framework in which communities can look at how to prepare for a life with less cheap resources. It involves becoming closer to others, more resourceful and resilient. Rob Hopkins who started TT, has the great attitude about the upcoming reduction in available resources, "Maybe life will be better without all those energy inputs!"
As a farmer, I can work my horses more, work my self more, slower and with purpose, not to free up more time but to enjoy the time more; invite more people to live at my farm, share my life and the resources that are here. How can I grow more to have extra to feed those in need. Can I sell more shares and hire one more worker to support another person locally?
Here is an example of a video developed by TT Lewes in England.
I have known that something "big" is going on but it was amorphous until I watched Chris Martenson's 3 hour Crash Course. It made so much sense and was quite sobering. What we do with information like this makes all the difference. Talking with my friend Dana, I discovered the Transition Town (TT) Movement and my energy was able to move towards the positive. The TT movements outlines a framework in which communities can look at how to prepare for a life with less cheap resources. It involves becoming closer to others, more resourceful and resilient. Rob Hopkins who started TT, has the great attitude about the upcoming reduction in available resources, "Maybe life will be better without all those energy inputs!"
As a farmer, I can work my horses more, work my self more, slower and with purpose, not to free up more time but to enjoy the time more; invite more people to live at my farm, share my life and the resources that are here. How can I grow more to have extra to feed those in need. Can I sell more shares and hire one more worker to support another person locally?
Here is an example of a video developed by TT Lewes in England.
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