In 2008, the bestselling The Transition Handbook
suggested a model for a community-led response to peak
oil and climate change. Since then, the Transition idea
has gone viral across the globe, from universities and
London neighbourhoods to Italian villages and Brazilian
favelas. In contrast to the ever-worsening stream of
information about climate change, the economy and
resource depletion, Transition focuses on solutions, on
community-scale projects and on positive results. The
Transition Companion picks up the story today,
describing one of the most fascinating experiments now
under way in the world. It shows how communities are
working for a future where local enterprises are valued
and nurtured; where lower energy use is seen as a
benefit; and where cooperation, creativity and the
building of resilience are the cornerstones of a new
economy. The first part discusses where we are now in
terms of resilience to the problems of rising oil
prices, climate change and economic uncertainty. It
presents a vision of how the future might look if we
succeed in addressing these issues.The book then looks
in detail at the process a community in transition goes
through, drawing on the experience of those who have
already embarked on this journey. These examples show
how much can be achieved when people harness energy and
imagination to create projects that will make their
communities more resilient. The Transition Companion
combines practical advice - the tools needed to start
and maintain a Transition initiative - with numerous
inspiring stories from local groups worldwide. |
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