In this episode, I am joined by Rob Hopkins of transitionculture.org. We discuss the origins of the transition movement and its practical application as a grassroots community organizing strategy. Rob shares with us some potential pitfalls, and we also discuss the differences between collapse and energy descent. This is part I in a two part interview.
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Tags: climate change, Peak Oil, Permaculture, transition-culture
Excellent interview! And so useful. I am in the midst of starting a transition initiative in Bermuda and I’ve posted a link to this interview on our site.
http://transitionbermuda.ning.com/
Rob’s delineation of the 12 steps is succinct, inspiring, and far better than I have done so far. Thanks Frank.
In Scotland David Blair and his partner Michela are working on a various projects around their home involving woodlands and permaculture. The website is brand new. http://www.dunbeag.org.uk/index.php
Also, in England there is a guy who became almost a national celebrity after an appearance on a popular house building show, Ben Law.
http://www.ben-law.co.uk/
Keep up the good work. I really do appreciate the efforts you are making at bringing these topics to a worldwide audience and I have sent the links to all my permaculture contacts.