David Holmgren: Permaculture & Peak Oil: Beyond Sustainability

Classic permaculture talk (2007). David is known for his lectures & his Australian applications. Author of “Permaculture: Principles & Pathways Beyond Sustainability” (2002) . David is co-author with Bill Mollison of the original 1978 book “Permaculture One: A Perennial Agriculture for Human Settlements”. In this 25” video he talks ”about the need to move beyond the lulling hope that 'green tech' breakthroughs will allow world-wide 'sustainable consumption' to the recognition that dwindling oil supplies inevitably mean a mandatory 'energy descent' for human civilization across the planet. He argues that permaculture principles provide the best guide to a peaceful societal 'powering down."
Pour yourself a cup of tea while watching.
http://www.holmgren.com.au/html/Publications/Principles.html

David Holmgren's online guide to Permaculture Principles - http://www.permacultureprinciples.com/freedownloads_essence.php

Network locally & work with neighbors applying permaculture principles to their lives at Earth Gardens- http://transitionwhatcom.ning.com/group/organic?

Consider attending a local permaculture study group- or obtaining your permaculture design certification- http://transitionwhatcom.ning.com/forum/topics/permaculture-design

More recommended videos - http://transitionwhatcom.ning.com/profiles/blogs/videos-permaculture-amp