Tag Archives: Sustainable Living Tasmania

Is this the future we had to have?

The Age of Stupid is not some flight of fancy. It’s sobering to realise that the frightening scenarios presented in this 2009 feature film are firmly rooted in real, current scientific research. [21 August 2009 | Peter Boyer] Remarks to the … Continue reading

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Making the transition from domination to stewardship

As we face the challenge from climate change and peak oil, the Transition movement is helping our communities re-shape and re-invigorate themselves in preparation for coming changes. [7 July 2009 | Peter Boyer] On this cold, still Tasmanian winter’s day, I … Continue reading

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Transition: people finding harmony in local action

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

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