Note: The content is reasonably predicatable, but interesting to see the list of people who have signed their names to it. Also a link to the original source article is at the end.

Securing America's Energy Future

An open letter to the 44th President of the United States and the 111th U.S. Congress:

America is facing a long-term energy crisis, one which could become one of the most significant economic and national security challenges of the 21st century.

Here's a link to a Radio NZ broadcast today.

Starts off with a lot of stories about people who were struggling before that are finding it even harder now, then moves on to interview some Transition Towns folks. The TT references begin at around 2/3 into this, and the lead in sets the tone well for why it is being embraced with such energy and urgency. Ken Ross speaks very well for the Transition model. Well worth a listen!

Kunstler on CBC talking the long emergency, suburbia, and life without cheap oil…(8 mins)

About half way through Nandor's speech. Watch it at http://www.greens.org.nz/node/18811