Why the region we live in will become more and more the region we depend on. Globality in reversal.

I?ve collected a list of reasons why the trend towards globality will reverse shortly, and the importance of regionality will increase 1) Fuel costs and consequently transport costs will rise. We will travel less.2) As our immune systems weaken (average weakening currently at least 30% from the 50s according to natural doctors) and diseases like Read more about Why the region we live in will become more and more the region we depend on. Globality in reversal.[…]

People keep asking: what is the way forward

I have heard people asking to be shown the way forward towards sustainability, not forced to by instability resulting from oil reserve depletion, but by taking charge to manage the transition. How can we make local communities self-sufficient? How can we make knowledge open source? How can we ensure scientists cooperate with farmers so we Read more about People keep asking: what is the way forward[…]

Peak oil: advice to investors by Mathew R Simmons

Simmons and Company International is an independant investment bank working throughout the whole spectrum of the energy industry. Mathew R Simmons recently presented his outlook for the industry in 2005. 2005 will be a lot rougher than 2004. The world needs a B and C plan in case the A plan (carry on as if Read more about Peak oil: advice to investors by Mathew R Simmons[…]

Swedes’ deteriorating health prompts 79 point proposal

The Swedish Government, alarmed by deteriorating health of the population, called on The Swedish National Food Administration and the Swedish National Institute of Public Health to draft an action plan for better health. The plan was released on 9/2 and is available in English summary on the link below. The findings in summary: Swedes are Read more about Swedes’ deteriorating health prompts 79 point proposal[…]

British Petroleum post record profits

BP profits are up. In fact BP is making $ 1.8 million Dollars an hour. Fine for them, but commentators say they are pumping out more than they are finding, at a replenishment rate over 80%. Richard Heinberg says “Surely a civilization whose entire basis rests upon the extraction and use – and thus the Read more about British Petroleum post record profits[…]

Time for Homework: what causes civilizations to collapse?

One interesting thing to note about civilizations is that they have a nasty habit of collapsing. Many of them have come to their ends for similar reasons, and often the process of collapse has begun within only years of their reaching their maxima of geographical extent, military power, and accumulated wealth. Clive Ponting, in his Read more about Time for Homework: what causes civilizations to collapse?[…]

How much fossil fuel do you eat? For how much longer?

Late last year, Dale Allen Pfeiffer started looking into how natural gas shortages would affect fertilizer production costs. The article “EATING OIL” unravels the myriad of ways we now rely on fossil fuel to get food onto our table- Alarming for anyone pursuing sustainability – as oil and gas are being used up at a Read more about How much fossil fuel do you eat? For how much longer?[…]

Improving efficiency runs counter to sustainabilty: the Jevons Paradox

In his excellent analysis of the probable effects of coming oil shortages, Matt Savinar puts his finger on something that goes counter to what a lot of sustainability- promoters advocate: increasing efficiency will run counter to promoting sustainability. As we have to reduce energy consumption by 80% we should work to create more efficient use Read more about Improving efficiency runs counter to sustainabilty: the Jevons Paradox[…]