Transition EventsMar 10 2010 - 7:00pm
Mar 17 2010 - 7:00pm
Apr 7 2010 - 9:00pm
Apr 9 2010 - 9:00am
May 5 2010 - 7:00pm
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Transition PDX"Inherent within the challenges of peak oil and climate change is an extraordinary opportunity to reinvent, rethink, and rebuild the world around us." - Rob Hopkins, The Transition Handbook. The mission of TransitionPDX is to inspire, to encourage, to network, to support and train the communities and neighborhoods of the Portland metro area as they consider, adopt, adapt and implement the transition model in order to establish Transition Initiatives. Starting in July 2008, Transition PDX is made up of a growing network of volunteers working to bring the the Transition model to Portland, Oregon. In this section of The Dirt! you will find information on how you can join us in helping to create a more resilient city, ready to respond to the challenges and opportunities of Peak Oil and Climate Change. - How would such city look? Fostering a resilient community is about developing a community that can thrive despite the challenges brought to it by changing climate conditions and the consequences of depleting energy resources. One of the notable things about the Transition Initiative is the hope that it brings to people. Despite the very real challenges that the future is likely to bring, the enthusiasm in the room at gatherings and meetings can be quite palpable. Transition PDX is sponsored in part by St. Francis of Assisi Parish. NW Major Earthquake Potential with discussion of both Haiti and ChilePresented by: Dr. Scott Burns, Professor of Geology, Portland State University - http://soils.geology.pdx.edu Portland is earthquake country. Three different types of earthquakes are possible in Oregon with two creating big threats for Portland. One is movement on local faults in the Portland area like the Portland Hills Fault. The other is the “Big One’ that could generate a magnitude of 9 along the coast and could last three minutes. Portland would be greatly affected by both. Dr. Burns will talk about the sources of these quakes and their past history and future chances and specifically will talk about both Haiti and Chile and their relevance to Oregon. Chile is a perfect example of what could happen in Oregon with the Big One. Location
St. Francis Dining Hall 1182 SE Pine St.
Portland, ORIllahee Series - Richard Heinberg: Power, Change and EnergySenior Fellow-in-Residence at Post Carbon Institute, Mr. Heinberg is best known as a leading educator on Peak Oil—the point at which we reach maximum global oil production—and the resulting, devastating impact it will have on our economic, food, and transportation systems. But his expertise is far ranging, covering critical issues including the current economic crisis, food and agriculture, community resilience, and global climate change. Heinberg is author of nine books, including The Party’s Over, Peak Everything, and the newly released Blackout. Location
First Congregational Church 1126 SW Park
Portland, ORTransiton PDX General Meeting - Feb 2010Everyone in Transition PDX are invited to gather and and hear progress reports from new conveners of interest groups, existing groups, and the Hub, as well as feedback and discussion from the larger Transition community. This is an opportunity to get to know others in Transition PDX, share wisdom and progress toward a more resilient community. Plan to attend so that together we can maintain the momentum needed to build community, create resilience, and craft an effective Energy Descent Action Plan. Location
St. Francis Che Room 1131 SE Oak
Portland, ORTraining for Transition in Portland April 9-10
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