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Communities that decide they can’t wait

Posted on 8 September 2009 by Peter Boyer

We’ve waited a long time for climate change action. Increasingly, people in communities have decided that it’s time to stop waiting and start doing. [8 September 2009 | Peter Boyer] There’s a play about a couple of blokes, Vladimir and Estragon, … Continue reading →

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How strong local communities make stronger economies

Posted on 28 July 2009 by Peter Boyer

Boosting local business isn’t just a way of reducing our carbon footprint. It’s also an essential step in making economies everywhere more able to resist downturns. [28 July 2009 | Peter Boyer] For all the talk about how we should consume … Continue reading →

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Transition: people finding harmony in local action

Posted on 14 April 2009 by Peter Boyer

“Transition Towns” offers a practical pathway for ordinary people wanting action on climate change. Continue reading →

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