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Many of us wonder about what we can do right now to in the face of climate change, peak fossil fuels and the other big challenges of this century. The fact is, taking action—whether it's starting a new community undertaking or breaking old personal habits—is far easier with a litte inspiration. Fortunately, inspiration is all around us in the form of people committed to reducing their impact and leading simpler, smarter, better lives.
The personal stories collected here are sent to us by members of the Post Carbon Institute community. Take a look. Get inspired. Take action!
If you'd like to share a story of what you are DOING RIGHT NOW (ideas and business plans are wonderful, but this is not the space for them) with the rest of us, we'd love to hear it. Every month, we also feature selected stories in our newsletter. Please submit your personal stories only. While we endorse sustainable business practices, we're seeking inspirational, replicable tales of individual action.
Most Recent Stories
The Perennial Garden project
Fred McColly Jun 18, 2010
The Perennial Garden Project grew out of a series of conversations between Dr. Kathleen Forgey, a Physical Anthropologist on the faculty of Indiana University Northwest, and myself that stretched … >>
MyBackAchers - Net Zero Energy Farming
Brian Jansen Jun 12, 2010
We got inspired several years ago by Crude Impact and Crude Awakening and bought the farm. Its been a work-in-progress (or de-progress- depending on how you look at it) since 2007. We are in … >>
The Bright side of Crude
Manfred Breuersbrock Jun 3, 2010
„Manfred Breuersbrock's paintings are black. Completely black. Crude oil black. The material for Breuersbrock's paintings isn't squeezed from art supply's anonymous tubes, it comes … >>
permablitz Bellingen #7
Joe Walker Apr 27, 2010
Permablitz Bellingen #7 on Autumn equinox (Australia) 21 March 2010. Permablitz (noun): An informal gathering involving a day on which a group of at least two people come together to … >>
Being prepared for chaotic future
Dan Robinson Apr 5, 2010
I was raised mainly on farms in N, CA, the first, 10 miles on horseback from the nearest town, no electricity, where I learned what it means to be 'close to nature'. Coming out of the depression, … >>
Going Carbon Negative
Steve Stevens Apr 3, 2010
“Converting a normal 30 year old home to become a major “Carbon Sink” … and a Cash Generator” Since we have a major issue hanging over our children’s & … >>
Preparing for Peak Oil
MrEnergyCzar Apr 1, 2010
In response to peak oil I converted my families home into a net-zero solar powered home that uses no oil or gas. We made a myriad of unique energy cuts while still living very well. I made a … >>
Getting to Zero in an Old New England House
JP Green House Mar 23, 2010
Two years ago, we bought a foreclosed, decrepit former family home and corner store in the Jamaica Plain neighborhood of Boston. Our intention was to create a zero-carbon living space for our … >>
A Food Forest Solution
Diana Tod Mar 15, 2010
I'd been a professional musician in the Australian Opera and Ballet Orchestra for 29 years, when in 2004 I read Richard Heinberg's Peak Oil book. With great difficulty, I … >>
Weaning Off a Car
Paul Cronshaw Mar 15, 2010
I became interested in peak-oil about 4 years ago. I decided to reduce my own carbon footprint by making a few changes around the house to "go green"; I replaced … >>
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