Monthly Archives: December 2011

A good start to 2012:

Good news to start 2012: An electric version of an Audi A2 has driven 375 miles at an average speed of 55 mph, and recharged in 6 minutes…. (Now we just need zero carbon electricity production…) http://organicconnectmag.com/wp/electric-car-drives-375-miles-at-55-mph-recharges-in-6-minutes/

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A simple way to grow lots of food, sustainably

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Building Neighbourhoods

After the recent earthquake Christchurch, New Zealand underwent a “crash course in disaster recovery and reconstruction.” “The positive energy that came out of that experience has been phenomenal, and what Christchurch is now going through is the sort of thing … Continue reading

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LCCN Newsletter Issue 75

Welcome to the 75th LCCN newsletter! These come to you regularly with updates on what the Network is doing, other developments and, if you tell us, what you’re doing. We’re keen to find contributors who could send us an update (monthly?) on … Continue reading

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German Village produces three times more energy than it needs

Not only has Germany announced plans to shut down all of its nuclear power plants and started the construction of 2,800 miles of transmission lines for its new renewable energy initiative, but now the village of Wildpoldsried is producing 321% … Continue reading

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The Economics of Happiness

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Local organic food

A short film on the organic food industry in the US, and more specifically around Austin, Texas food scene, but the issues and the feelings are transferrable to us as well.

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LCCN Newsletter – Issue 74

Welcome to the 74th LCCN newsletter! These come to you regularly with updates on what the Network is doing, other developments and, if you tell us, what you’re doing. We’re keen to find contributors who could send us an update (monthly?) on … Continue reading

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Low Carbon Communities Network CONFERENCE

Hello! You are invited to the Low Carbon Communities conference: New times, new ways forward, Saturday, 14 January 2012 from 09:15 to 16:30 at the: Kings’ Conference Centre Osney Mead Oxford, OX2 0ES United Kingdom View Map Click to Attend The … Continue reading

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Transition Network Newsletter – December 2011

CONTENTS Transition News Round-up Introduction to ‘The Transition Companion’ SOCIAL REPORTING Food and Health Inner Transition Economics Navigating Community Chaos People and Connections THINKING ALOUD The Seven Ages of Transition Community resilience, Transition, and government thinking Transitioners debate how to … Continue reading

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