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» Tuesday, April 25, 2006

Local Energy Solutions Conference

Local Solutions to the Energy Dilemma
Thursday, April 27 through Saturday, April 29

On Thursday at 4:00 pm I'll be moderating a panel discussion on energy-efficient urban transportation with Paul White, George Haikalis and Charles Komanoff.

April 27 at the Community Church of New York
40 East 35th Street

April 28-29 at the Great Hall at Cooper Union
The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art

The Energy Dilemma…

The American economy and the lifestyle it supports are predicated on a cheap, abundant source of energy. Until the early 1970s, the U.S. produced enough oil to meet domestic needs and was a major exporter as well. After production of U.S. oil peaked, we became increasingly dependent on imported oil and gas to meet our growing demand for energy.

But times are changing, and we face many challenges. In addition to the security risk posed by our dependence on imported fuels, our economy is heavily burdened with debt, the dollar is falling, and our military is overextended. Underlying it all is the slowly emerging debate over the future of oil. More and more geologists are warning that the current supply crunch is due not to politics, but to the unavoidable fact that oil production will soon reach its maximum, and begin an irreversible decline.

The peaking of world oil production will surely prove to be one of the most fundamental challenges of our times. That is why here in New York City , the cultural and economic capitol of the world, we must ask the tough questions about a fossil-fueled future.

As we face this crisis, the early environmentalists' motto of “think globally, act locally” takes on new and profound relevance, as it becomes increasingly clear that the best response to a global energy crisis will be local solutions. At the Local Solutions to the Energy Dilemma conference, we will thoroughly explore these solutions. Regional experts in economic localization, sustainable food systems, alternative transportation, and responsible financial management will share their insights into the evolution of a low-energy, sustainable society. Numerous networking opportunities will be available with established local organizations that have already embarked on this vital transition.



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