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Relocalize - January '07 - Vol. 2, Issue 1Submitted by Jeremy on Thu, 01/11/2007 - 21:51.
http://www.relocalize.net/newsletter/january07
In this Issue of Relocalize:
Relocalization Network News:Message from the Relocalization Network TeamIt is with a mixture of a little sadness and great anticipation that we welcome in 2007. We are fortunate to have had the privilege of working with Sarah Smith, who co-coordinated the Relocalization Network initiative since March of 2006. This month she will be leaving to travel through Central America and will be continuing onto pursue various projects after her return in February. Her contribution to the Relocalization Network has been tremendous and her ideas and passion for the project have helped bring the initiative to where it is now: on the verge of growing by leaps and bounds. If you would like to stay in touch with Sarah, login on www.relocalize.net and send her an email via her contact page. As an example of momentum, since March 2006, the number of local groups has nearly doubled to 138 in 12 countries in the Relocalization Network today. Relocalize.net is now seeing on average nearly 700 unique visitors daily. We are excited to keep the energy going, as this year will bring with it a better understanding of how we can work together and will create new opportunities to build on our collective body of knowledge and experience. Thank you, Sarah, for all of your hard work and inspiration. Wishing you all the best, Shelby Tay and the Post Carbon Team : : Go back to table of contents
Welcome to New Local Post Carbon GroupsPlease help us welcome the following Group Coordinators and their Local Groups to the Relocalization Network. Take a moment to have a look at their websites:
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Web Support: New Spam Module
This month we've been working on a number of new features for Relocalize.net. We are creating new theme options, which will allow for more flexibility in customizing the appearance of group pages. For example, groups will have the option of uploading their own banner that will be displayed at the top of their homepage. As part of our ongoing fight against spam, we have configured a new spam module for relocalize.net, courtesy of Akismet. With this new module, all new comments and posts are submitted to the Akismet web service, which runs hundreds of tests on new posts and comments. If the content is suspicious, it is flagged and our team is sent a notification. If you have questions relating to the functionality of the website, please login to www.relocalize.net and send a message to Tim Whiteway, Web Support Coordinator, via his contact page. He is available to assist groups in developing their webpages on www.relocalize.net and help troubleshoot any difficulties you may encounter while using the website. : : Go back to table of contents
Update from Andi Hazelwood, Australasian Regional Coordinator
December was a good month for reconnecting with the Australasian Relocalisation groups. Vin Lava, coordinator for the Advocates for Sustainable Development (Philippines) Foundation, posted an update on the exciting projects to be undertaken in Manila. I had a great conversation with Mark Langager of Post Carbon Tokyo about peak oil and sustainability courses being offered in schools around the world. Charles Glaspole of Post Carbon Northern Rivers in New South Wales tells me he's looking to network with other groups in his region that have goals of sustainability. And we've had interest in starting a new group from someone in Opua, in the Bay of Islands in New Zealand. We'll keep you posted. Sonya Wallace, from one of our newest groups, Creating a Sustainable Sunshine Coast - Nambour to Mooloolah (CASSC), has recently brought to my attention the Kindred Magazine here in Australia. Recent issues have included articles on globalisation and relocalisation, written by Helena Norberg-Hodge, the founder and director of the International Society for Ecology and Culture. The newest issue featured a piece on peak oil and community in Cuba, written by Megan Quinn of The Community Solution. We hope to have these articles on Relocalize.net in the coming weeks - thanks Sonya! : : Go back to table of contents
New Resources: Revised Project Guides
In November, we added a Guide for Relocalizing our Communities, a compilation of project guides on various topics, which will also be included in the upcoming book, Relocalize Now! Getting Ready for Climate Change and the End of Cheap Oil. Thank you to everyone who contributed feedback on the project guides, or “scripts,†as we call them. We have now posted the revised scripts, which cover topics such as how to organize a walking school bus, set up a car-sharing co-operative, and encourage your local government to pass a peak oil resolution. To download the project guides and post your comments online, visit the website at www.relocalize.net/guide. We want your feedback! If you have any suggestions for scripts that you would like to see developed, contact us. : : Go back to table of contents New on Global Public Media
Global Public Media is an internet broadcasting station that streams long format audio and video interviews with world experts. Click on the links below for the latest additions on GPM. Parin Shah on Urban Environmental Accords David Hughes on Canada's Oil and Natural Gas - updated with audio An open letter to CERA from Chris Skrebowski Nancy Nadel on Oakland's Oil Independence Resolution : : Go back to table of contents
Feature Interview: Ed Blume, Madison Peak Oil Group, WI, USA
We spoke with Ed Blume, Coordinator of Madison Peak Oil Group in Madison, Wisconsin, US, about how he got involved with the Relocalization Network, the group's plans for 2007, and his advice for groups interested in starting projects in their community. Ed is also the director of communications and outreach for RENEW Wisconsin, a non-profit organization that promotes clean energy strategies for powering the state's economy. For those interested in taking on a renewable energy project in their community, where should they start? EB: I’d suggest that interested people approach a group doing something with conservation issues. Ideally the group could be working in energy areas, as does RENEW, but the group could be dealing with transportation, land use, urban growth, or conservation in general. A group of people could approach an established group and ask to become sort of a committee or task force of the established group. That way the peak oil people may have possible access to funds, newsletter, and co-sponsorships with the established group. The established group should appreciate the nuances the peak oil issue brings to the group's main issues. Say the established group primarily works to promote sustainable practices and life styles. Well, the coming peak in natural gas and oil makes sustainability an imperative, not just something nice to do to make people feel good. Sustainability becomes survivability in the context of the peak in oil and natural gas. Read the rest of the interview with Ed Blume on www.relocalize.net. : : Go back to table of contents
Complimentary Copies of Yes! Magazine "Go Local"
Susan Gleason of YES! Magazine is pleased to provide complimentary copies of the new "Go Local" issue for groups and individuals in the Relocalization Network. This issue of YES! magazine could serve as an education and outreach tool for Local Groups, as "Go Local" features stories on local food, local renewable energy, and successful models around the U.S. and beyond for creating healthy, local economies. To request 50-150 free copies of this issue, please contact Susan Gleason, sgleason@yesmagazine.org, with your street address for UPS shipping, and a brief description of how they'll be used. : : Go back to table of contents
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