Community Resilience, Self-Reliance, Renewable Energy & Cooperation
A networking coalition providing Transition Initiatives based on local production, renewable energy, efficiency & resilient communities.
Latest Activity
- Fairbanks Eating Alaska Event on November 24, 2009 from 7pm to 9pm
- Eating Alaska Screening on November 24, 2009 from 7pm to 9pm
- Palmer "Local Food, Local Harvest" Film FestivalStrangebird Consulting Office in downtown Palmer.Strangebird Consulting Office in downtown Palmer. on November 19, 2009 at 6pm to November 22, 2009 at 5pm
Groups
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Kenai Resilience
17 members
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Transition Town Anchorage
4 members
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Alaska Sustainable Sho...
2 members
Blog Posts
USING MEDIA TO STIR UP WHAT IS ALREADY THERE!
I see documentary filmmaking as a way to creatively rearrange “reality." The process and the use of the films, is as important, if not more so than the film itself. Eating Al… Continue
Posted by Ellen Frankenstein on November 19, 2009 at 1:33pm
Clarion Features Kenai Resilience in Front Page Article
By Dante Petri | Peninsula Clarion
Oct. 22, 2009
Whenever Kate Veh comes home after visiting her in-laws in Europe, she can't shake the feeling that the U.S. is falling behind in developing its energy future.
In Germany, where her husband hails from, Veh said she sees windmills and solar panels all over, but back home they're few and far between.
"I consider my country to be a top dog," she said of the U.S., "and I think were missing th… Continue
Posted by Heidi Chay on November 9, 2009 at 9:55pm
Two upcoming presentations - Permaculture in Alaska and Sustainable Community Movements
Permaculture in Alaska presented by Saskia Esslinger and Sharon Ferguson
Monday, November 9th from 7:00 - 9:30pm
UAA Consortium Library Room 307
Suggested donation of $5
free parking after 7:30pm
See examples of permaculture in Anchorage and discuss the role that permaculture can play in preparing your home and community for the peak oil and climate change challenge… Continue
Posted by Sharon Ferguson on November 3, 2009 at 3:12pm — 1 Comment
The Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 HR 2749
The Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 HR 2749 has passed the House, while the Senate version (S 510), which is similar to the House bill, is pending but said to be on the fast track. One of the features of this legislation is that it mandates end-to-end traceability of produce and other raw material inputs… Continue
Posted by Kate Veh on October 19, 2009 at 10:48pm
"A Sea Change" in the Peninsula Clarion
Ocean concerns explored: Film sponsors hope to spark dialog, highlight environmental issue
By Joseph Robertia | Peninsula Clarion
Polar bears running out of ice, bark beetle infestations and entire Native villages being relocated -- Alaskans don't have to go far to hear about the effect of climate change, and a film being shown today will illustrate another environmental issue of concern: ocean acidification.
"Anyone whose livelihood depends on the ocean shou… Continue
Posted by Heidi Chay on October 10, 2009 at 8:03pm
Who We Are...
This site, like similar sites across the US, is being developed through grassroots participation, and is continually evolving. It is inspired by, but not limited to The Transition Movement, which seeks to empower communities to squarely face the issues surrounding climate change, peak oil (increasing oil scarcity and rising costs), and global economic uncertainty and to unleash the collective genius of citizens to find innovative local solutions to these momentous challenges. For all those aspects of life that a community needs in order to sustain itself and thrive, the Transition Movement invites us to ask ourselves, how are we going to:
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Transition Initiatives make no claim to have all the answers, but by building on the wisdom of the past and accessing the pool of ingenuity, skills and determination in our communities, the solutions can readily emerge. Now is the time for us to take stock and start re-creating our future in ways that are not based on cheap, plentiful oil but on localized food, sustainable energy sources, resilient local economies and an enlivened sense of community well-being.
Events
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Sock Knitting
November 24, 2009 from 7pm to 9pm – Soldotna Middle School, Classroom
November 27
Friday
December 2
Wednesday
December 3
Thursday
December 5
Saturday
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Fundamental Kayaking Skills
December 5, 2009 from 9am to 12:30pm – Soldotna High School, Swimming Pool
Things You Can Do Today
- Contact Members above by clicking on their photo. Every photo is one-click access to any person you want to contact anywhere in our community. Welcome them, remembering that each person and each group carries a unique spark capable of warming and enhancing our whole community.
- Greet each other! -- Click periodically on MEMBERS on the menu above to make sure every newcomer is properly greeted. Volunteer to show them around and answer their questions.
- Register Your Local Transition Networking Group -- Let us know who you are and what you're doing that you consider Transition.
- HopeDance Film Library -- more than 500 films that deal with sustainability, spirituality, social justice, 911, peak oil, drama, farming, gardening, permaculture collected over 7 years
- Browse Miltonics Video Collection -- 1200 item video library on everything Transition. Thanks Milton Dixon/Transition Illinois. If you don't see your favorite here, tell Dixon!
- Drop in for a visit to Colorado US -- prototype for all 50 U.S. States -- demonstrates what TRANSITION ALASKA will soon become.
- Invite others to join. -- paste in their emails one per line and a brief message encouraging them to join.
- Update your Transition Resume -- Keep your Resume up-to-date. It's your way to make yourself findable when people are searching.
- Upload your best photo -- click on the guy with the camera if you need assistance photoshopping your photo. We can crop, fix, enhance!
- Install skype from http://skype.com/download -- conference calls, workgroups and tutorials. A centerpiece in our community building. Add LSquiresSkype to your Contacts and he'll greet you at the door!
Forum
From Earth Day Forward 6 Replies
Started by Phil St. John. Last reply by Kate Veh Oct 7.
AK, Nat'L, & Global Web Links 1 Reply
Started by Kate Veh. Last reply by Phil St. John Sep 1.
Programs for Transformative Dialogue - Learn How to Be the Change
Started by Northwest Earth Institute Jun 17.
Thinking about setting up an Alaskan Transition Town?
Started by Kate Veh Mar 30.
About
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News from EnergyBulletin.net
Peak oil, prices, and supplies - Nov 24
-Awash in fossil fuels
-World oil demand growth to outpace supply in 2010: poll
-US Economic recovery in the era of inelastic oil
Response to George Will: "There is still no alternative to oil"
George Will had quite a few figures in his commentary “There is still no alternative to oil” that suggested there are no supply problems concerning oil. I think there are a few more figures that should be added to assess the oil supply situation.
Review: JM Greer's <i>The Ecotechnic Future</i>
Greer is at his most stimulating when he offers ways of rethinking our ideology and shifting towards more adaptive thinking. I particularly liked his insight on the tragic hero vs. the comedic hero. One dies for ideology while the other manages to come through somehow largely through adaptive survival.
How (not) to resolve the energy crisis
Increasing the share of renewable energy will not make us any less dependent on fossil fuels as long as total energy consumption keeps rising. Renewable energy sources do not replace coal, oil or gas plants, they only meet (part of) the growing demand. The solution is simple: set an absolute limit to total energy production. Why should we not be able to cope in 2030 with the amount of energy we consume today?
Deep thought - Nov 24
-Giant Monsters
-Human Well-Being and Economic Decision-Making
-The Dark Side of the Bright Side
Videos
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Energy Saving Campaign
Added by Kate Veh
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Farm for the Future
Added by Dan Chay
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