Written by Ray Songtree and published on EnergyBulletin. Ties in with my video presentation

... From the oil decline projections outlined above, we see tourism contracting severely and permanently. Although right now tourism is doing okay, the unemployment crisis will soon be a world wide front page topic. We are calling a heads up reality check for all tourist-based businesses here in Motueka and throughout the region. We will see discretionary spending dry up, and a domino effect as we all tighten our belts and spend less. All retail businesses except those supplying basic necessities will be affected. » Read more

Transitioning from an era of cheap oil affects most areas of our lives. In its most obvious form, it is the fuel that runs our machines and creates our electricity. The focus of this working group is on how we will reduce our dependence on oil and replace oil with other forms of energy.

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