The Transition Handbook - From Oil Dependency to Local Resilience (Paperback, 1st)

We live in an oil-dependent world, arriving at this level of dependency in a very short space of time by treating petroleum as if it were in infinite supply. Most of us avoid thinking about what happens when oil runs out (or becomes prohibitively expensive), but "The Transition Handbook" shows how the inevitable and profound changes ahead can have a positive outcome. These changes can lead to the rebirth of local communities that will grow more of their own food, generate their own power, and build their own houses using local materials. They can also encourage the development of local currencies to keep money in the local area.There are now over 30 atransition townsa in the UK, Australia and New Zealand with more joining as the idea takes off. They provide valuable experience and lessons-learned for those of us on this side of the Atlantic. With little proactive thinking at the governmental level, communities are taking matters into their own hands and acting locally. If your town is not a transition town, this upbeat guide offers you the tools for starting the process.

General

Imprint:	Transition Books
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	February 2008
First published:	September 2008
Authors:	Rob Hopkins
Dimensions:	233 x 233 x 19mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	240
Edition:	1st
ISBN-13:	978-1-900322-18-8
Categories:	Books > Business & Economics > Industry & industrial studies > Energy industries & utilities > General Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Applied ecology > General
LSN:	1-900322-18-8
Barcode:	9781900322188

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