Hot from combined gatherings of Peak Oil, Climate, and new planning experts in Vancouver, October. California green guru Warren Karlenzig on post carbon cities; former Shell Exec now anti-corporate activist Anita Burke. Panic but determination, planning for the Long Emergency.
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First of a series of speakers from "Gaining Ground/Resilient Cities, Urban Strategies for Transition Times" conference in Vancouver October 20-22nd. Karlenzig from should event organized by Post Carbon Institute (with more to come from that as well) on Oct 20th. Author of "How Green is Your City? The SustainLane US City Rankings" and adviser to big cities and nations.
Anita Burke gives one of the most passionate speeches, including a woman's perspective on corporate damage to Earth. An activist's delight.