Peak oil will present many different challenges in the coming years but will also offer several opportunities for local growers. A need for localised markets will make community gardens a vital part of the city economy but will we be able to cope with our new found demand.
Transition Nottingham presents Community gardens and Agriculture-how do we adapt to peak oil and climate change
Sat 12th January 2008
Transition Nottingham is a new grassroots organisation established to work towards a future less dependant on fossil fuel energy. We aim to use the great experience and knowledge of local people to find solutions to the imminent problems of peak oil and climate change.
1.00 welcome
1.15 Short film about urban food production in an age of energy scarcity
2.15 A brief guide to peak oil
2.30 the transition process
2.45 open space discussion
4.15 feedback and close.
Venue - The Arts organisation, Station Street, Nottingham.
Cost - FREE (donations welcome)
Please email
info@transitionnottingham.org.uk to book a space.
Sat 12th January 2008
Transition Nottingham is a new grassroots organisation established to work towards a future less dependant on fossil fuel energy. We aim to use the great experience and knowledge of local people to find solutions to the imminent problems of peak oil and climate change.
1.00 welcome
1.15 Short film about urban food production in an age of energy scarcity
2.15 A brief guide to peak oil
2.30 the transition process
2.45 open space discussion
4.15 feedback and close.
Venue - The Arts organisation, Station Street, Nottingham.
Cost - FREE (donations welcome)
Please email
info@transitionnottingham.org.uk to book a space.
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