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Energy Economics
Use this list of resources, created by TransitionPDX, to learn about peak oil and climate change and their predicted impact on an already strained economy. Link to local websites for tips on easing the strain of rising food and utilities costs.
Books
- Deffeyes, Kenneth S.
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(2005)333.8232 D313b 2005
- Friedman, Thomas L.
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(2008)363.7 F911h 2008
- Hartmann, Thom
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(2004)304.2 H333L 2004
- Heinberg, Richard
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(2003, rev. 2005)333.8232 H468p 2003
- Heinberg, Richard
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(2004)333.79 H468p 2004
- Hopkins, Rob
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(2008)333.7917 H795t 2008
- Korten, David C.
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2006302.14 K85g 2006
- Korten, David C.
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2001 (1995)322.3 K85w 2001
- Kunstler, James Howard
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2006 (2005)333.8232 K96L 2006
- Macy, Joanna
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1998304.2 M177c 1998
- Simmons, Matthew R.
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2005338.27282 S592t 2005
Films
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2006DVD 333.8232 CRUDEJourneying from the West African Delta region to the heart of the Amazon rainforest, from Washington to Shanghai, from early man to the unknown future, Crude Impact unravels the complex entanglement of our fierce devotion to oil with the fate of indigenous cultures, human rights, our global economy and the planet itself. Fueled by discovery, outrage, humor and ultimately hope, the film offers an inspirational vision for change.
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2004DVD 307.74 ENDThrough interviews with scientists and policy makers, this documentary explores the premise that American suburbs, built on the easy availability of fossil fuels, may become untenable.
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2006DVD 333.79 POWERWhen Cuba lost access to Soviet oil in the early 1900s, the country faced an immediate crisis — feeding the population — and an ongoing challenge: how to create a new low-energy society. Cuba transitioned from large, fossil-fuel intensive farming to small, less energy-intensive organic farm and urban gardens, and from a highly industrial society of a more sustainable one.
Websites
- Association for the Study of Peak Oil & Gas — USA
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http://www.aspo-usa.org/ASPO-USA encourages prudent energy management, constructive community transformation, and cooperative initiatives in an era of depleting petroleum resources.
- Bright Neighbor
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http://www.brightneighbor.com/Bright Neighbor is a social networking framework designed to help communities increase livability, sustainability and relocalization. Built-in features of the site include local resources mapping, a bartering forum, and a carpooling bulletin board.
- Carbonrally
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http://www.carbonrally.com/Carbonrally offers individuals and groups a fun, simple and social way to have an impact on energy consumption and climate change.
- Drive Less Save More
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http://www.drivelesssavemore.com/Beat high gas prices and save time on the road with Oregon's and Southwest Washington's only one-stop-shop for driving tips and resources.
- Energy Bulletin
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http://www.energybulletin.net/EnergyBulletin.net is a clearinghouse for information regarding the peak in global energy supply.
- Global Public Media
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http://www.globalpublicmedia.com/A portal dedicated to raising awareness on the topic of peak oil production and actions that can be taken.
- GoodGuide
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http://www.goodguide.com/GoodGuide strives to provide the world's largest and most reliable source of information on the health, environmental and social impacts of products and companies.
- Metro
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http://www.oregonmetro.gov/Use the Sustainable Living link to find oil- and energy-saving tips, including ride sharing, vanpooling and Zip car membership.
- The Oil Drum
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http://www.theoildrum.com/The Oil Drum's mission is to facilitate civil, evidence-based discussions about energy and its impact on our future.
- Portland Peak Oil
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http://www.portlandpeakoil.org/Portland Peak Oil is a grassroots group formed to raise awareness of the diminishing world oil reserves.
- Post Carbon Institute
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http://www.postcarbon.org/Post Carbon Institute helps individuals and communities understand and respond to the environmental, societal, and economic crises created by our dependence on fossil fuels.
- Transition PDX
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http://www.thedirt.org/tpdxTransition PDX is inspired by the work of Rob Hopkins which looks at empowering communities to reduce their carbon footprint and increase their resilience through the reducing their dependence on oil.
- Transition United States
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http://transitionus.ning.com/Transition United States is an informal, social networking site for those interested in exploring and/or implementing the Transition model in U.S. communities.
Blogs
- Transition Culture
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http://transitionculture.org/Transition Initiative founder Rob Hopkins blogs about his work.
- Transition Towns
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http://transitiontowns.org/Main/HomePageNews from the UK Transition Network as well as work going on in other countries.
Articles
- "Communities Plan for a Low-Energy Future" by Judith D. Schwartz in The Christian Science Monitor, September 11, 2008.
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http://features.csmonitor.com/environment/2008/09/11/communities-plan-for-a-low-energy-future/"Transition initiatives", begun in Britain, aim to empower people to tackle effects of climate change and decline of oil.
- "Why 'Peak Oil' May Soon Pique Your Interest" by David R. Francis in The Christian Science Monitor, August 6, 2007.
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http://www.csmonitor.com/2007/0806/p15s01-wmgn.htmlWorld oil production peaked in 2005, says one expert, and that presents serious problems in the future.
