Peak Oil: Defining Local and Global Responses

Daylong Workshop with Richard Heinberg

What possible responses might our culture have to the rapid decline of cheap fuel? Is this unprecedented circumstance likely to lead to an epic collapse analogous to the collapse of previous civilizations? If so, what steps can individuals and communities take to minimize suffering, moderate the transition to ensure survival, and preserve cultural achievements for future generations?

This day-long workshop with Richard Heinberg will provide an opportunity to explore this issue in greater depth, including our own complex, sometimes contradictory reactions to the subject.

The workshop will offer a look at what actions some towns and cities are already taking to assess their vulnerabilities and plan now for a future with less energy. We will consider eco-villages, permaculture communities, and new models of dwelling, decision-making, and food production that could be replicated widely. Finally, we will consider what individuals, regions, and nations can do to develop and promote an Oil Depletion Protocol.

Advance Registration Closed!

$75 (limited remaining space)

If you registered online, please print out your confirmation and bring it with you to facilitate registration the morning of the workshop. If registering by land mail, we will mail or email confirmation to you; please have it with you when you arrive.

Lunch options:

We encourage participants to eat together on-site so dialogue and networking can continue during the break. Options are to order a vegetarian sack lunch when registering, or bring your lunch from home (we regret we are not able to accommodate special dietary needs with the lunches we provide).

Vegetarian lunch (sandwich, fruit, chips, cookies, beverage from Grand Central) with registration: $10

You can view the discussion that's been taking place in Living Earth's Powerdown Circle since September, including comprehensive meeting notes, at our Powerdown Forum.