Amory Lovins: A 50-year plan for energy

In this intimate talk filmed at TED’s offices, energy theorist Amory Lovins lays out the steps we must take to end the world’s dependence on oil (before we run out). Some changes are already happening — like lighter-weight cars and smarter trucks — but some require a bigger vision. Video from ted.com via YouTube.

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Oil, Smoke and Mirrors

“Oil Smoke & Mirrors” offers a sobering critique of our perceived recent history, of our present global circumstances, and of our shared future in light of imminent, under-reported and mis-represented energy production constraints.

Through a series of impressively candid, informed and articulate interviews, this film argues that the bizzare events surrounding the 9/11 attacks, and the equally bizzare prosecution of the so-called “war on terror”, can be more credibly understood in the wider context of an imminent and critical divergence between available global oil aupply and and global oil demand.

The picture “Oil, Smoke & Mirrors” paints is one of a tragically hyper-mediated global-political culture, which, for whatever reason, demonstrably disassociates itself from the values it claims to represent.

While the ideas presented in this film can at first seem daunting, it’s ultimate assertion is that these challenges can indeed be met and surpassed, if, but only if, we can find the courage to perceive them.

“Oil, Smoke & Mirrors” is an independent production. The producer has neither association with, nor membership of, any political organisation.

Visit the website to purchase a copy of the DVD or send the producers of this film a donation, to help support future productions of this calibre. Video from YouTube.

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“Reinventing Progess” conference – Cairns

Three lectures from the recent “Reinventing Progress” conference in Cairns, April 17th 2012. I have assembled them in the order they occurred, Ian Lowe followed by Peter Newman, followed by Allan Jones. More conference lectures are available here

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Rodrigo Y Gabriela – Dublin 11-11-2010

Rodrigo Y Gabriela webcast 11-11-2010, from Dublin via YouTube. Pump up the volume!

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Stairway to Heaven live – Rodrigo y Gabriela

One of my favourite versions of the tune, from Rodrigo y Gabriela

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Eva Cassidy – Somewhere over the rainbow

Above: Eva Cassidy performs “Somewhere over the rainbow” via YouTube
Below: This wonderful woman died at 33 years of age. What a waste… :(

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