Sir David King: oil extraction a threat to the future

Myself and Julie Ellam of Room 108�are working with Greyfriars Recycling of Wood (GRoW)�to help them develop their marketing strategy and online activities (website to be launched shortly).

�

A small social firm, GRoW take discarded church furniture and either refurbish it or make it into beautiful new handcrafted wooden products... the craftsmen and women volunteer on a drop in basis�with GRoW and have often experienced homelessness, mental health�or addiction issues.� They are�supported by skilled craftsmen to develop�new skills and build confidence and self esteem.

�

GRoW are holding a display of their work next Friday 11th June at The Lot in the Grassmarket�from 5pm until 8pm and it would be�great if you�come along to have a look at the work and find out more about the project.��

�

Do you have a space in your house that is just crying out for a�beautiful refurbished pew?

Maybe you want to�commission a fabulous bit of furniture out of reclaimed wood

Does your organisation give awards and plaques that could be made out of wood?

�

...or you might like a wee gift (even for yourself) such as�a candleholders, wooden turned pens and�bowls.

�

Would be lovely to�see you�there...pop in�on your way home..�

�

Denise�

www.denisehorn.com
07789 988783

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Co-ordinator
Transition Scotland Support
www.transitionscotland.org
(Sign up to our newsletter here: http://transition-scotland.110mb.com/list_sign_up.html)

Kilgour Farmhouse, Falkland, Fife KY15 7AE

07595 036 537

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#1377

From: "Janet Saunders" <janet.saunders@...>
Date: Wed Jun 2, 2010 2:08 pm
Subject: Climate9 Trial to Start June 14th: Come One Come All!

janet.saunders@...

Please forward to anyone who might be interested or could offer support.

Subject: Climate9 News: Climate9 Trial to Start June 14th: Come One Come All!

Climate9 News www.climate9.com

June 1st 2010: All the Climate9 defendants were summoned to Aberdeen court today, and it has been decided that the trial begins on the 14 of June, in Aberdeen. The intermediary diet is on 7th June.

The court is open to the public and the presence shown in court demonstrates the breadth of support and relevance to wider issues of social justice. It would be brilliant to have numerous supporters, families and friends there. If we can help at all with logistics, please email us on info@... or call on Tel 075351 47478

Climate9 Defence Committee

What we want

We want the courts to drop all charges against the climate 9 and for the courts to pursue those causing climate injustices such as BAA, who are getting away with murdering our ecosystems, causing death and destruction in poor countries and misery for local people living near their Airports

We want to curb short haul flights – most destinations can be reached by rail, bus and ferry - stop airport expansion, stop aviation advertising, and take steps that ensure a just transition to sustainable jobs and transport

We want the police and the aviation industry to be as open, honest and accountable as we are, to stop scare tactics, lies and intimidation and start listening to people concerned about climate change

We want an end to government sponsorship of the aviation industry, currently subsidised by the UK taxpayer for �9 Billion a year, subsidies that benefit the wealthiest and that could be used for sustainable transport projects.

What we believe

Climate change is the gravest threat to human survival and the future of our planet and as such, corporations and institutions that continue to emit large volumes of CO2 are committing a crime. We believe that it is climate crimes that should be pursued by the courts and not the climate 9

That climate justice and climate defence are movements inextricably woven with community movements, initiatives and struggles, that forms a wide progressive movement that includes intergenerational justice movements, racial justice movements, global and local poverty struggles and social justice movements, public health and others

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#1378

From: "Johanna Carrie" <johanna.carrie@...>
Date: Mon Jun 7, 2010 9:01 am
Subject: Edinburgh meeting Thursday June 17 7pm

Hi everyone,

The next Transition Edinburgh meeting is on Thursday June 17 19.00 - 21.30 in the Labour Group room at the City Chambers.

The first part of the meeting will focus on Transition Edinburgh; the second part on planning Painting Edinburgh Green 2 ( last week end in September ). Agenda will follow.

Everyone is welcome at this meeting.

Johanna

#1379

From: "Janet Saunders" <janet.saunders@...>
Date: Wed Jun 9, 2010 2:12 pm
Subject: FW: Climate 9 trial

janet.saunders@...

From: jimmy kerr [mailto:jk033446@...]
Sent: 09 June 2010 13:10
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Subject: Climate 9 trial

Hi folks,

My name is Jimmy Kerr, one of the accused due to go on trial on Monday for the Aberdeen Airport action on March 3rd 2009.

Court Support

I have been asked to try and mobilise court support, a vital part of our defence.

Obviously support throughout the trial is very very important, so any time or any day that people can make it to Aberdeen between the 14th June till 28th June (or the end of trial) is most welcome, but the The key dates that we would want most support are Monday 14th June. Aberdeen Sherriff Court. Assemble at 9am and Monday 21st June at Aberdeen Sherriff court assemble at 9am.

What to bring.

It was thought that a powerful way of getting across the point that climate change affects everyone, was to create a kind of message wall, like you see at any disaster area. Think of the messages at ground zero after 911 or the outside the tube stations in London. It would be good to have photographs too.

So what we would be looking for is any kind of personal photograph or any kind of photograph related to climate change o its effects or any aviation related picture. with some kind of message next to it or attached.

The idea is to create a powerful visual display and a rallying point for our supporters. Any other materials such as banners placards etc are obviously welcome too.

Logistics

Many of you are outside Aberdeen We really need your help and we can get you to Aberdeen if that is a problem. Could all potential supporters then, contact me please ASAP to help organise our support, travel arrangements etc. It is vital that we get this organised ASAP

Jimmy Kerr

07856799449

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#1380

From: ALISTER HAMILTON <alister.hamilton@...>
Date: Thu Jun 10, 2010 9:18 am
Subject: Sir David King: oil extraction a threat to the future

renewable_ali

Sir David King: oil extraction a threat to the future

Former UK chief scientific adviser says global oil resorces might in fact be drying up faster than many - including governments - have been led to believe.

"As early as 2015, oil production capacity is going to begin to be challenged in terms of meeting rising demand, particularly from continuing growth of the economies of China and India," Sir David commented at the press conference.

This leaves the world very little time to wean itself off oil, he said.

"As we meet the point where the demand and supply equation begins to get very close, once again we'll see oil prices go up. As they go up, the pressure grows on the international oil companies - Shell, BP, Exxon Mobil, Chevron, etc. - to develop oil reserves that are unconventional."

The world's poorest countries will be the first to suffer - but for Britain and the US it will also be difficult to cope, added the scientist.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/science_and_environment/10278831.stm

For further discussion of peer reviewed and published research on world oil reserves by Sir David King (there's not as much as we've been led to believe) see my blog at

http://www.transitionedinburghsouth.org.uk/node/229

#1381

From: ALISTER HAMILTON <alister.hamilton@...>
Date: Thu Jun 10, 2010 11:32 am
Subject: World Oil Production

renewable_ali

BP release their statistical review of world energy in June every year. The 2010 data is now available. Here's a brief summary of fossil fuel production

Oil: Global oil consumption declined by 1.2 million b/d or 1.7%, the largest decline since 1982

Natural Gas: World natural gas consumption fell by 2.1%, the largest decline on record

Coal: Global coal consumption was flat in 2009, the weakest annual change since 1999

Primary Energy: World primary energy consumption fell by 1.1% in 2009, the first decline since 1982

I've attached a pdf file of world oil production. Colin Campbell, the man with perhaps the best database on oil production, predicted a peak in 2008.

Did world oil production peak in 2008? So far 2008 is the peak year, but only time will tell.

Alister.

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#1382

From: Suzy Goodsir <suzygoodsir@...>
Date: Thu Jun 10, 2010 11:38 am
Subject: job opportunity with Greener Kirkcaldy

suzygoodsir

Hi,

Greener Kirkcaldy is recruiting for a Project Coordinator. Could you please pass this on to anyone who may be interested?

Thanks,

Suzy

----

Greener Kirkcaldy is looking for an enthusiastic and suitably experienced Project Coordinator. He or she will be responsible for the overall project development and management of their Climate Challenge Fund funded project to help local people to reduce their carbon footprints and fuel bills, and to promote environmentally friendly choices. The Project Coordinator will lead a small team (of paid staff and volunteers) to run an environmental advice drop-in centre, plan and organise events, and develop and deliver talks and workshops within the community.

The post is for 30 hours per week and will involve working on Saturdays and occasional evenings. This is a fixed term contract until 31^st March 2011. The job will be based in Kirkcaldy town centre and will involve some travel around the local area. For more information or to apply please see http://www.greenerkirkcaldy.org.uk/work-with-us/ .

Closing date for applications – 5pm, 22/06/10.
Interviews will take place in Kirkcaldy on Saturday 26/06/10.

#1383

From: "A&M Meikle" <andy.meikle@...>
Date: Thu Jun 10, 2010 1:00 pm
Subject: PO on Newsnight 9 June 10

mandymeeks57

peak oil on Newsnight last night - http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/newsnight/. I got the link from a Telegraph article - the link was the only good thing in it (what did I expect!). I even had a look at some of the comments & contemplated commenting but then decided it really wasn't worth the trouble. Not the right attitude but I'm on a deadline! Article here (http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/news/jamesdelingpole/100042904/bow-down-to-peak-oil-says-bbcs-cthulu-worshipping-newsnight/) if anyone has more stamina than I do.

Despite the Telegraph guy's stupid summary of the interview with Jeremy Leggett & the CEO of Det Norske (Erik Haugane), it was a reasonable & civilised debate. To anyone who understands peak oil and, more importantly, net energy, they were kind of in agreement. Erik's main reason for not fearing peak oil lay in the availability of non-conventional oil. It might have gotten interesting if anyone had raised 'net energy'! The problem with non-conventionals is that they are harder to extract - therefore, the surplus of energy left from extracting them is less. No time to expand but will be doing so soon on my new blog!

FYI - BP's latest statistical review (http://www.bp.com/productlanding.do?categoryId=6929&contentId=7044622) apparently says there's 1.33 billion barrels left in proven reserves - enough for 46 years at 2009 rates of consumption. Newsnight also gave a breakdown of where that oil is around the world.

M xx

http://mandymeikle.wordpress.com/
_________________________

�It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change.�
- Charles Darwin

#1384

From: "Johanna Carrie" <johanna.carrie@...>
Date: Fri Jun 11, 2010 12:25 pm
Subject: picnic to celebrate local food June 27 Hermitage of Braid 12 noon

Hi all,

Friends who have worked together should celebrate too ! All welcome at an informal picnic. Please bring food to share, preferably sourced locally.

Meet at noon on the grass in front of Hermitage House in the hermitage of Braid. This requires a walk in- on paved track from Braid Road or by paths from Blackford duck pond or Midmar allotments site , Observatory or even Braid Hills Road. If possible come by bus , or walk ! If you come by car please do not park on Braid Road, narrow and bendy but up on Hermitage Drive see map http://www.fohb.org/new/images/nature_trails.pdf note House is marked as Visitor Centre

Please use your own judgment about the weather; don't come if it is wet / cold - I do not expect to be responsible for saying it is on or it is cancelled, although probably I will take a walk into the Hermitage even if the weather is doubtful.

Just hope it is hot and sunny, but also bring midge repellant ! Looking forward to seeing lots of friends.

Johanna

Note a couple of people are still on this list who will no longer get notice of meetings - I thought you might consider a final social event.

#1385

From: ALISTER HAMILTON <alister.hamilton@...>
Date: Fri Jun 11, 2010 2:38 pm
Subject: Additions to Mandy's resource list

renewable_ali

I'd like to recommend the following additions to Mandy's almost comprehensive list of resources:-

Books

Oil Crisis by Colin J Campbell. ISBN-10: 0906522390, ISBN-13: 978-0906522394
When I heard about peak oil I decided to look at the data myself and make my own mind up. Colin Campbell's book was amongst the first I read on the subject and is one of the best. Contains data on oil producing regions.

Confronting Collapse: The Crisis of Energy & Money in a Post Peak Oil World by Michael C. Ruppert. ISBN-10: 1603582649, ISBN-13: 978-1603582643. Michael C. Ruppert details the intricate connections between money and energy, including the ways in which oil shortages and price spikes triggered the economic crash that began in September 2008. Given oil's stranglehold on our economy and the reality of insufficient supplies, Ruppert argues that we are not, in fact, on the verge of economic recovery, but on the verge of complete collapse. The truth is not merely inconvenient. It is utterly devastating. But there is still hope. Ruppert outlines a plan of action that can break the U.S. and global economic addiction to oil in time to avoid social catastrophe - but only if we can overcome political inertia and the entrenched power of the energy interests.

Blackout: Coal, Climate and the Last Energy Crisis by Richard Heinberg. ISBN-10: 1905570201, ISBN-13: 978-1905570201. Coal fuels more than 30 per cent of UK electricity production, and about 50 per cent in the US, providing a significant portion of total energy output. China and India's recent ferocious economic growth has been based almost entirely on coal-generated electricity. Coal currently looks like a solution to many of our fast-growing energy problems. However, while coal advocates are urging us full steam ahead, the increasing reliance on this dirtiest of all fossil fuels has crucial implications for energy policy, pollution levels, the global climate, world economy and geopolitics. Drawbacks to a coal-based energy strategy include: Scarcity - new studies suggest that the peak of world coal production may actually be less than two decades away; Cost - the quality of produced coal is declining, while the expense of transportation is rising, leading to spiralling costs and increasing shortages; and, Climate impacts - our ability to deal with the historic challenge of climate change may hinge on reducing coal consumption in future years. "Blackout" goes to the heart of the tough energy questions that will dominate every sphere of public policy throughout the first half of this century. It is critical reading for planners, educators and anyone concerned about energy security, oil depletion and climate change.

Films

Collapse: see books above and http://www.collapsemovie.com/
Not seen it yet, but apparently available on video from 15th June. Not sure if this is going to be available in the UK.

Websites

Industry Task Force on Peak Oil and Energy Security http://peakoiltaskforce.net/
You can download their report - well worth reading - and watch some of the authors (including Richard Branson) talk about their report.

The Energy Watch Group http://www.energywatchgroup.org/Homepage.14+M5d637b1e38d.0.html
Their report on coal is particularly interesting but is also discussed in Heinberg's book (Blackout: Coal ....) above.

#1386

From: "Janet Saunders" <janet.saunders@...>
Date: Tue Jun 15, 2010 9:08 am
Subject: FW: [Fwd: Ground Control Seminar 17th July 2010]

janet.saunders@...

GROUND CONTROL Seminar 17 July 2010 draft notice.doc

Subject:  Ground Control Seminar 17th July 2010
Date:  Tue, 8 Jun 2010 05:51:06 +0000
From:  Sean Bradley <brolchain@...>
To:  Sean Bradley1 <brolchain@...>

Advance notice of our forthcoming seminar with Anna Minton.

  PLEASE CIRCULATE AS WIDELY AS YOU CAN AS WE AIM TO GET A GOOD
REPRESENTATION
from communities across the city at this event.

Thanks.

Sean

Sean Bradley
Edinburgh Old Town Development Trust

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#1387

From: Ric Lander <ric@...>
Date: Tue Jun 15, 2010 4:14 pm
Subject: Forthcoming Meetings

ricjl1

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Hamish Ross <deveronclyde@...>
Date: 9 June 2010 18:54
Subject: Forthcoming Meetings

Dear TE Management Committee types -�

See�http://transitionedinburgh.wordpress.com/

for forthcoming meetings, including the Management Committee meeting on 17 June (below from Johanna), the Heart and Soul Open Space (19 June), The TE South workshop (tomorrow and 23 June), and the TE picnic (27 June)

Regards

Hamish

Hi everyone,

�

The next Transition Edinburgh meeting is on Thursday June 17 19.00 - 21.30 in the Labour Group room at the City Chambers.

�

The first part of the meeting will focus on Transition Edinburgh; the second part on planning Painting Edinburgh Green 2� ( last week end in September ).� Agenda will follow.

�

Everyone is welcome at this meeting.

�

Johanna

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Transition Edinburgh University
5 Forrest Hill, Edinburgh EH1 2QL
tel. 0131 65 040 65
em. info@...
web. www.transitionedinburghuni.org.uk

Programmes
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Ben Miller - University Residences and Travel Projects -
ben@...
Rosie Sullivan - Peer-learning and Food Projects -
rosie@...
Sion Lanini - Private Residences and Business Projects -
sion@...

Engagement and Communications
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Joe Farthing - Communications - joe@...
Ric Lander - Engagement and Outreach - ric@...

Project Facilitation
-----------------
Pam McLean - pam@...

Where is our building?
http://www.ed.ac.uk/maps/buildings/forrest-hill-building

Supported by the University of Edinburgh (http://www.eso.ed.ac.uk/)
the Climate Challenge Fund (http://www.climatechallengefund.com)
and People & Planet (http://peopleandplanet.org/).

#1388

From: Eva Schonveld <evaschonveld@...>
Date: Thu Jun 17, 2010 7:32 am
Subject: Fwd: Garden Open Weekend - Dr Neil's

evaschonveld

Dear All

�

Please information below on Dr Neil's Garden - open weekend.

�

Thanks

�

Karen

DR NEIL�S GARDEN � OPEN WEEKEND

This Saturday 19^th and Sunday 20^th June 2 � 5pm

Dr Neil's Garden, Duddingston, is one of the most beautiful small gardens in Scotland.� Situated on the lower slopes of Arthur's Seat behind the 12th century Kirk and on the banks of Duddingston Lock.�

Also featuring the historic Thomson Tower, built in 1825 by Wm Playfair as the first Curling House, and now restored into a museum of curling and interpretation centre for the garden, village and Playfair.

Visit this weekend when there will be tours, plants for sale and afternoon teas available.

See website for more details.�� www.drneilsgarden.co.uk

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#1389

From: Jane Lewis <jane@...>
Date: Thu Jun 17, 2010 7:45 am
Subject: PEDAL's midsummer environmental show: stories and songs

portobello252

Hi all,
if you're free this Sunday evening, why not come on down to Portobello for an evening of environmental songs and stories? Eric is a great singer songwriter and storyteller and I'm sure it'll be a good event.
FIRE UNDER THE STARS:

Environmental songs, stories and humour with Eric Maddern
We became human sitting round a fire under the stars. We are now burning up the planet. We are a miracle in the Universe yet we are undermining our survival and the survival of the Garden of Eden that is our lovely, lonely, living Planet Earth.
This show is a bold, inspiring, hopeful and heart-warming take on the big picture and the step up we must make.
Eric Maddern is an Australian born storyteller, singer-songwriter and author
St. James� Church hall, Rosefield Place
Sunday June 20th 7.30pm
Suggested donation: �5
Suitable for all aged 10 upwards.

After the show there will be a chance to find out how you can get involved in PEDAL�s latest food and energy projects (for those who live locally - non-Portobellians welcome!)

Jane

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Jane Lewis
252 (1F2) Portobello High Street,
Edinburgh
EH15 2AT

0131-669 5591

#1390

From: ALISTER HAMILTON <alister.hamilton@...>
Date: Thu Jun 17, 2010 10:55 am
Subject: Lloyds of London on Sustainable Energy Security and CAT on Zero Carbon vision for UK

renewable_ali

Another week, another couple of excellent reports on energy security and transition strategy. The trickle of reports pointing out the depletion of fossil fuels and ways of transitioning to a more sustainable future are turning into a flood. In the UK alone we've had Sorrell's work from the ERC, the UK Industry Task Force on Peak Oil and Energy Security, David King's paper on overstated oil reserves in the last six months or so.

Now we have two more. The first is from insurers Lloyds and think tank Chatham House and deals with Sustainable Energy Security

http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/files/16720_0610_froggatt_lahn.pdf

and, while not mentioning peak fossil fuels directly, clearly suggests that we should leave them before they leave us ...

The second is a must read for those in the Transition movement (even just the executive summary - it is a huge document!), is published by the Centre for Alternative Technology (which is well worth a visit if you ever visit Wales) and can be found here:-

http://www.zerocarbonbritain.org/

Alister.

#1391

From: "Jonathan" <talkaction35@...>
Date: Thu Jun 17, 2010 1:49 pm
Subject: Climate Change: Effective Communication course. London. July 2, 2010

talkaction35

for more information: corinna@..., 020 7324 4774

Friday July 2, 2010
10:00-16:00
St. Ethelburga's (78 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N4AG)

95% of participants on the last course thought the quality of training to be
`Excellent'.

`Very informative, thought provoking and valuable event.'
Cameron Adams (The Environment Agency)

"A really useful source of hints and tips for communicating to diverse audiences
with confidence."
David Walton (Suffolk Climate Partnership)

"Very enjoyable with a good mixture of information and practical discussion and
participation."
Lisa Green (National Trust)

95% of participants on the last course thought the quality of the training to be
`Excellent'

The Course:
You do not need to be an expert or a scientist: you do need to be good at
talking, presenting and listening. Work will be done in small groups to build
your confidence and ensure the course meets your needs.

This popular course has been updated in early 2010 to take into account current
concerns over scientific data, the next steps after Copenhagen, and the need to
communicate positive futures as well as potential problems.

The training session will cover:

- Why good communication of climate change is so important.

- Ways to answer the difficult questions around current climate change issues
and data.

- Learn about target audiences, key drivers and current segmentation
methodology.

- Communicating with people in different situations: persuading colleagues �
lobbying situations � talking to friends � working with business � addressing a
large audience.

- Engaging and communicating with diverse organisations.

- Practice delivering persuasive messages and a chance to receive feedback.

Who should attend this training?
This course is for anyone who is keen to get people active on climate change.
Whether you are a local authority, charity or business advocating action on
climate change, or an individual talking to your peers, this course will teach
you the core skills to effectively get your message across.

Cost (per person)
�288: Large charities, public sector and businesses
�130: Smaller charities (under 8 staff) and independent consultants
Concessionary price for students, pensioners and unemployed. Please send �20
cheque to Talk Action, The Grayston Centre, 28 Charles Square, London N1 6HT

Prices include a vegan/vegetarian lunch, Fair Trade refreshments and networking
time.

Tailored courses can be arranged for groups at a date and location to suit you.

The Facilitator:
Chris Church has worked in the voluntary sector and as a consultant for over 25
years. He is an experienced advisor on community and sustainable development
issues, with a wide range of experience at international, national, and
community level. He is an associate of the Community Development Foundation and
a member of the London Sustainable Development Commission. Chris is chair of the
UK Local Carbon Communities Network.

Chris has previously worked with the Community Sector Coalition, the National
Trust, BTCV, Defra, Groundwork, the European Union TACIS programme, Surfers
Against Sewage and many local councils. He is trained as a teacher and has been
developing and running training programmes for 22 years.

For bookings and information please contact:
Talk Action
www.talkaction.org
Tel: 020 7324 4774
Email: corinna@...

The venue is fully accessible with wheelchair-accessible lavatory facilities and
a hearing loop.

#1392

From: "Greener" <greenerleith@...>
Date: Thu Jun 17, 2010 1:54 pm
Subject: 2nd Opinions on Biomass research please...

greenerleith

Hi folks,

As many of you probably know, Forth Energy plan to build a huge big muckle
biomass power plant on the docks in Leith.

Whilst Biomass is currently assumed to be 100% renewable, clean and therefore a
good thing in most policy circles, there's some recent research been released
that suggests that replacing coal fired electricity generation with Biomass is
actually worse over short time scales (ie the first few decades) from a carbon
point of view than burning coal - even though over very long timescales Biomass
will eventually prove to be better (i.e centuries).

You can read the full thing here: http://www.manomet.org/node/322

Forth Energy see the lifetime of their proposed plant in decades not centuries.
Given the urgency of the climate challenge we face, if this research is correct
it would appear that they'd be better burning coal - and of course, much better
putting in a mix of renewables. Afterall we need carbon cuts now - not in 50 or
100 years time.

If there's any academics out there who fancy taking a look at this paper, and
letting me know what you think it means for the likes of the Forth Energy
Biomass proposals on Leith Docks, I'd be most grateful for your thoughts.

The link to that research again is: http://www.manomet.org/node/322

Enjoy!

Al

#1393

From: Ric Lander <ric@...>
Date: Thu Jun 17, 2010 2:56 pm
Subject: Breathtaking Images at the Fringe: Hard Rain by Mark Edwards

ricjl1

Transition Edinburgh University presents:

Breathtaking Images at the Fringe: Hard Rain by Mark Edwards

A breathtaking photo exhibition is coming to Edinburgh and you can hear from the man who created it.

Hard Rain exhibition on display 22 August � 25 September, behind Dugald Stewart Building then at George Square.

Hard Rain fringe show 25 August, 4pm Hugh Robson Building Venue number #224.

Mark Edwards striking photography exhibition �Hard Rain�, linking images of climate change to Bob Dylan�s words, will be on display at the University of Edinburgh in August and September.

As a special event during the Fringe, Transition brings Mark Edwards, the creator, to the University, to give his account of the personal and environmental journey that led to this exhibition.

�Most important � is the sheer brilliance of the dialogue Edwards has created between the words and images� (Fintan O�Toole, Irish Times).

��one of the most powerful presentations I have ever seen � it has a huge impact on people.� (Jonathan Porritt, Forum for the Future).

Photo exhibition free. Fringe Show tickets �10 standard and �5 concessions, bookings made via the Fringe.

#1394

From: "A&M Meikle" <andy.meikle@...>
Date: Fri Jun 18, 2010 2:59 pm
Subject: campaign meeting about bioenergy and forests on 2nd July at 10am

mandymeeks57

Hi Transitioners - thought some of you might be interested in this event. Please pass on to anyone not inot Transition but into trees (in real forests, of course!)

Ric - could you put it around the Uni Transition group? Ta muchly!

cheers

Mandy

http://mandymeikle.wordpress.com/
_________________________

�It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change.�
- Charles Darwin

INVITE:

Dear friends,

I would like to invite you to a campaign meeting about bioenergy and forests on 2nd July at 10am.

The meeting will be at the Forest Cafe, 3 Bristo Place, Edinburgh EH1 1EY (You will get the room details from anyone working at the cafe).

Wally Menne from Timberwatch, a South African alliance of NGOs and individuals concerned about monoculture tree plantations, will give a short presentation about the impacts of UK bioenergy policies on communities and the environment in South Africa and other African countries.

I work with Biofuelwatch and will give a brief overview of the bioenergy developments planned in Scotland and elsewhere in the UK.

We both work with the Global Forest Coalition, an international network of NGOs and Indigenous Peoples Organisations which works to support the rights of forest dependent peoples and campaigns against the underlying causes of deforestation.

After the presentations, we will have a lot of time to discuss the impacts of large-scale bioenergy developments both in the global South and in the UK and, above all, how to respond to them.

The meeting will take place at the same time as the Commonwealth Forestry Conference in Edinburgh, which is expected to see a lot of industry promotion of monoculture tree plantations and bioenergy. Meantime, during the global year of biodiversity, bad policy decisions on bioenergy and agrofuels, made at different policy levels in Europe and the UK will have major negative impacts on species and habitats in countries targeted for tree and agrofuel plantations and/or greater logging.

It would be great to see you on 2nd July. Please let me (Ms Almuth Ernsting <almuthbernstinguk@...>) know if you are able to attend.

It would be helpful if you could pass this invite on to other forest, climate and social justice campaigners who might be interested. Many thanks.

Best regards,

Almuth Ernsting

#1395

From: "Janet Saunders" <janet.saunders@...>
Date: Sun Jun 20, 2010 7:39 am
Subject: FW: Climate9 End of Week One Update: Scheduled Air Ambulance not Emergency Flight :"This is news to me" says Police

janet.saunders@...

From: Miriam Rose [mailto:welliebird7@...]
Sent: 19 June 2010 18:53
To: info@...
Subject: Climate9 End of Week One Update: Scheduled Air Ambulance not Emergency Flight :“This is news to me” says Police

Heres the exciting (and revealing) news from the last day in court of the first week.

The court has been packed with supporters all week, which is due to continue this Monday at 9am. There are minibuses leaving from Glasgow this Sunday 5pm to bring supporters, if you would like to hop on (and be back in Glasgow for Monday evening) please call Jimmy on 07856799449.

We are also dangerously low on funds over the coming weeks and if anyone has a few coins in the bottom of their pocket, that would be greatly appreciated. The paypal is on the website, but if you want to put funds straight into our account please email info@... and we will email you straight back with details.

Many thanks and have a great weekend. Onwards!

Scheduled Air Ambulance not Emergency Flight :“This is news to me” says Police Inspector from witness box

Inspector Irvine was on duty on the morning on the 3rd of march 2009. He told the court on Friday 18th June that on the day he was acting on information, from a source which was not the police. This featured an ‘emergency flight’, a ‘critically ill baby’, a ‘helicopter’ and that they ‘needed the taxiway’.

When informed that it was established, just yesterday, that this was a scheduled air ambulance, not an emergency flight, Inspector Irvine responded:

“This is news to me that it was a scheduled flight”.

Boggia’s advocate then asked the police inspector “would Breach of the Peace [with which the 9 accused are charged] include the whole circumstances - including inaccurate information about taxiways and emergency flights?” Inspector Irvine confirmed this would be the case. This erroneous information could bring into question the charge of Breach of Peace.

On Thursday 17th June a video of the protest was screened to the Jury, who witnessed defendant Dan Glass informing the police cameraman of their objectives. Dan Glass stated that they were there to “close the airport for as long as possible; to stop CO2 emissions as they are dangerous; to stop airport expansion; to end short haul flights; to support people in high-emission industry into green jobs; to highlight the social disparity between those who cause the problems and those who suffer the impacts.”

Juliana Napier from the Climate9 Defence Committee (1) continued: 'This evidence is incredibly important in establishing the truth of what happened during the protest. The Climate9 freely assembled in Aberdeen airport to stop the harmful emissions causing runaway climate change and raise awareness about the issue. They did this to ensure that our own and future generations can enjoy good health in a safe environment not to endanger the life or health of anyone.'

The court has been packed with supporters all week, which is due to continue this Monday at 9am.

Notes:

(1) Climate 9 Defence Committee

The “Climate9 Defence Committee” is a group of organisations and individuals formed to support the 9 co-defendants outside of the court room and raise public awareness of the trial.

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#1396

From: Eva Schonveld <evaschonveld@...>
Date: Wed Jun 23, 2010 6:08 am
Subject: Big Tent Summer School - places still available - but make sure you get yours soon!

evaschonveld

www.bigtentfestival.co.uk/summer-school.htm

Book your place on the 'Big Tent Summer School', Wednesday 21- Friday 23 July

Set on the site of the Big Tent Festival, the summer school will involve three days of practical skills courses (see the course descriptions) interspersed with good food and social time for meeting friends old and new. �You can then make a weekend of it and stay on for the�Big Tent Festival (23rd-25th July). ��

One of the highlights of the Summer School is the food which will be a locally sourced, organic taste explosion!�
Do book your place soon (ideally before the end of June) as our suppliers need to know about numbers!

The featured skills are:
Make Your Own Wind Turbine
Introduction to Beekeeping
Low Impact Living - a range of everyday skills
Natural Healthcare and Medicine
Baskets from Found Materials
Arts programme for 5-16 year olds.

You can sign up to 3 out of the 5 workshops, and will spend a day on each. Places will be given on a first come, first served basis, so again, book soon to make sure you get to do the ones you want.

We have lots of bursaries available for summer school participants and these are flexible and are not means tested. �They are based on what you feel you can afford. �If you are not able to pay for this course, you will not be taking a bursary from anyone else who needs one.� Any profit we make will go towards another event next year. �

For more �information visit:
www.transitionscotland.org AND

To book your place please contact:

Hannah Graham,�Falkland Centre for Stewardship,�The Stables, Falkland Estate, Falkland, Fife, KY15 7AF

tel: 01337 858838 email: hannah@... or click here to download a booking form

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#1397

From: "Jonathan" <talkaction35@...>
Date: Wed Jun 23, 2010 3:05 pm
Subject: Climate Change: Effective Communication Course [2nd July 2010]

talkaction35

Friday July 2, 2010
10:00-16:00
St. Ethelburga's (78 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N4AG)

95% of participants on the last course thought the quality of training to be
`Excellent'.

`Very informative, thought provoking and valuable event.'
Cameron Adams (The Environment Agency)

"A really useful source of hints and tips for communicating to diverse audiences
with confidence."
David Walton (Suffolk Climate Partnership)

"Very enjoyable with a good mixture of information and practical discussion and
participation."
Lisa Green (National Trust)

95% of participants on the last course thought the quality of the training to be
`Excellent'

The Course:
You do not need to be an expert or a scientist: you do need to be good at
talking, presenting and listening. Work will be done in small groups to build
your confidence and ensure the course meets your needs.

This popular course has been updated in early 2010 to take into account current
concerns over scientific data, the next steps after Copenhagen, and the need to
communicate positive futures as well as potential problems.

The training session will cover:

- Why good communication of climate change is so important.

- Ways to answer the difficult questions around current climate change issues
and data.

- Learn about target audiences, key drivers and current segmentation
methodology.

- Communicating with people in different situations: persuading colleagues �
lobbying situations � talking to friends � working with business � addressing a
large audience.

- Engaging and communicating with diverse organisations.

- Practice delivering persuasive messages and a chance to receive feedback.

Who should attend this training?
This course is for anyone who is keen to get people active on climate change.
Whether you are a local authority, charity or business advocating action on
climate change, or an individual talking to your peers, this course will teach
you the core skills to effectively get your message across.

Cost (per person)
�288: Large charities, public sector and businesses
�130: Smaller charities (under 8 staff) and independent consultants
Concessionary price for students, pensioners and unemployed. Please send �20
cheque to Talk Action, The Grayston Centre, 28 Charles Square, London N1 6HT

Prices include a vegan/vegetarian lunch, Fair Trade refreshments and networking
time.

Tailored courses can be arranged for groups at a date and location to suit you.

The Facilitator:
Chris Church has worked in the voluntary sector and as a consultant for over 25
years. He is an experienced advisor on community and sustainable development
issues, with a wide range of experience at international, national, and
community level. He is an associate of the Community Development Foundation and
a member of the London Sustainable Development Commission. Chris is chair of the
UK Local Carbon Communities Network.

Chris has previously worked with the Community Sector Coalition, the National
Trust, BTCV, Defra, Groundwork, the European Union TACIS programme, Surfers
Against Sewage and many local councils. He is trained as a teacher and has been
developing and running training programmes for 22 years.

For bookings and information please contact:
Talk Action
www.talkaction.org
Tel: 020 7324 4774
Email: corinna@...

The venue is fully accessible with wheelchair-accessible lavatory facilities and
a hearing loop.

#1398

From: catriona cat <grantcat69@...>
Date: Sun Jun 27, 2010 11:38 pm
Subject: Re: Big Tent Summer School - places still available - but make sure you get yours soon!

grantcat69

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1683754068#!/event.php?eid=105479916170814&ref=mf

Hi everyone, can you pass this around your networks, Anna Minton is speaking at this seminar on 17th July 2010.

If you would like to book a place please let me know on eotdt@...

I have set it up as a facebook activity

Cat Grant

Director of Edinburgh Old Town Development Trust

Ground Control

Date:	Saturday, 17 July 2010
Time:	13:00 - 16:00
Location:	Edinburgh World Heritage Trust,
Street:	5 Charlotte Square
Town/City:	Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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Description

As a lead-in to the Patrick Geddes Autumn Meeting on the theme of 'Re-thinking the City' to be held in October, Edinburgh Old Town Development Trust and Edinburgh World Heritage Trust are hosting a seminar led by Anna Minton on Saturday 17th July on the themes raised in her book Ground Control: Fear and Happiness in the 21st Century City - see below.
Aimed at Edinburgh-based community activists, this will be a rare opportunity to focus on issues affecting all communities in the city, and a chance for citizens to articulate what kind of city they want to live in.

how to book see Edinburgh Old Development Trust Website

www.eotdt.org.uk

GROUND CONTROL
Fear and Happiness in the Twenty-First Century City
ANNA MINTON

www.annaminton.com

The EOTDT will be asking for a donation on the day - suggested donation is �10 if you are representing an organisation - however every one is welcome regardless what donation is given

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Your RSVP

Event information

This is a public event. Anyone can see the event, RSVP or invite others to this event.

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#1399

From: Eva Schonveld <evaschonveld@...>
Date: Tue Jun 29, 2010 11:16 am
Subject: Big Tent Summer School - places still available - but make sure you get yours soon!

evaschonveld

www.bigtentfestival.co.uk/summer-school.htm

Book your place NOW on the 'Big Tent Summer School', Wednesday 21- Friday 23 July

The featured skills in the re-skilling school are:
Make Your Own Wind Turbine
Introduction to Beekeeping
Low Impact Living - a range of everyday skills
Natural Healthcare and Medicine
Baskets from Found Materials
Arts programme for 5-16 year olds.

You can sign up to 3 out of the 5 workshops, and will spend a day on each. Places will be given on a first come, first served basis, so again, book soon to make sure you get to do the ones you want.

Or you could spend 3 days looking at Leadership Development for a One Planet Food System:

Understanding how the food system works in Scotland and globally
What is food sovereignty and its applicability in the Scottish context
Strategies and action planning for movement building and change
Celebration of food, farm walks and much more.

There are lots of bursaries available for summer school participants and these are flexible and are not means tested. �They are based on what you feel you can afford. �If you are not able to pay for this course, you will not be taking a bursary from anyone else who needs one.� Any profit we make will go towards another event next year. �

For more �information visit:
www.transitionscotland.org AND

To book your place please contact:

Hannah Graham,�Falkland Centre for Stewardship,�The Stables, Falkland Estate, Falkland, Fife, KY15 7AF

tel: 01337 858838 email: hannah@... or click here to download a booking form

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#1400

From: "Johanna Carrie" <johanna.carrie@...>
Date: Fri Jul 2, 2010 10:26 am
Subject: PEG2 Sept 25 and 26

Hi all,

While you get set for the summer holidays, a date for your diaries .

Painting Edinburgh Green 2 on Saturday September 25 and Sunday 26 in the Out of the Blue Drill hall in Dalmeny Street Leith. The Saturday will be an open event with stall holders show- casing community activities moving towards greater sustainability and less oil dependence on the themes of Energy, Food and other ( transport, waste, reskilling ). Sunday will be an activists conference with an emphasis on resilience on the same themes. Details will follow after the summer .

Do tell as many people as you can about PEG2. One or two people who no longer have time to be involved with Transition Edinburgh Pentlands have been included in this mailing in case their new groups may be interested. Others may already know the date themselves, but are asked to forward this to their mailing lists.

Johanna

#1401

From: ALISTER HAMILTON <alister.hamilton@...>
Date: Fri Jul 2, 2010 1:57 pm
Subject: Renewable Heat Incentive - Early Day Motion

renewable_ali

There's currently an Early Day Motion (EDM) before the UK parliament on the subject of the renewable heat incentive (RHI). The purpose of this email is to ask you to consider writing to your MP to ask him/her to support this EDM.

The RHI will encourage individuals to use renewable heat which will in turn reduce CO2 emissions and our dependence on depleting natural gas for heating, making our communities more resilient to the twin threats of climate change and peak oil and gas.

Background.
-------------

The RHI is supposed to be up and running by next April having just been through a consultation phase, but since the change of government there has been no statement of what the new government's thinking is on this issue.

The RHI will provide financial support for installing things like solar heating systems, ground and air source heat pumps, anaerobic digestion for the production of biogas, biomass heat generation and CHP etc. Full details of what has been proposed can be found here:-

http://www.rhincentive.co.uk/

Early day motions (EDMs) are formal motions submitted for debate in the House of Commons. However, very few EDMs are actually debated. Instead, they are used for reasons such as publicising the views of individual MPs, drawing attention to specific events or campaigns, and demonstrating the extent of parliamentary support for a particular cause or point of view.

Details of the EDM relating to the RHI (EDM 143) may be found here

http://edmi.parliament.uk/EDMi/EDMDetails.aspx?EDMID=41062&SESSION=905

EDM 143 is asking the government to clarify its position on the RHI.

How to contact your MP.
--------------------------

Use the website

http://www.theyworkforyou.com/

to find your MP.

You should find a link like this

Send a message to XXX YYYY (only use this for your MP) (via WriteToThem.com)

on your MP's webpage at theyworkforyou.com

Use this link and compose a letter asking your MP to support EDM 143. There's an example on this webpage

http://www.yougen.co.uk/blog-entry/1488/Ask+your+MP+for+clarity+about+the+Renewable+Heat+Incentive/

Please feel free to pass this email on to interested lists/groups/friends.

Many thanks and best wishes,

Alister.

#1402

From: "ISTCS" <paola.dimaio@...>
Date: Sat Jul 3, 2010 12:35 pm
Subject: Systems and Linked Open Data workshops in July!

pdmxyz

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http://systhink.eventbrite.com

Greetings Friends!

Two interesting and free open workshops coming up: please join us or forward to anyone you think may be interested!

1. 13 July, Edinburgh http://scottishlinkeddata.eventbrite.com/

2. 23 July, Glasgow Systems Thinking @Strath - (See more details below)

Hope to see you to both, or either

Have a great summer

Paola Di Maio

You are invited to the following event:
First Systems Thinking Workshop @ Strathclyde

Date:
Friday, July 23, 2010 from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (GMT)

Location:
University of Strathclyde
James Weir Building (Room Tbc)
75 Montrose Street
G1 1XJ Glasgow
United Kingdom

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#1403

From: Paola Di Maio <paola.dimaio@...>
Date: Sun Jul 4, 2010 10:48 am
Subject: rose petals?

pdmxyz

greetings

I am looking for non treated (dont have to be organic but edible) rose petals (any variety) �for a series of projects that require roses as the main ingredients

:-) , I can harvest them myself , and redistribute the final products

(let me know if you want more details or interested in collaborating )

have also pinged abundance mailing list but they tend to be fruits

please let me know�

thanks

best

PDM

#1404

From: catriona cat <grantcat69@...>
Date: Sun Jul 4, 2010 11:13 pm
Subject: Fw: Places to Defend: Anna Minton Seminar 17 July

grantcat69

Places To Defend Anna Minton Seminar 17 July.pdf

Hello

Just a reminder about the Anna Minton event the Edinburgh Old Town Development Trust has organised as a run up to the Patrick Geddes Autumn School.

The event is at 5 Charlotte Square on Saturday 17th July 2010 from 13:00 to 17:00. It is a ticketed event so it is really important that you book a place.

You can do that by emailing eotdt@... or by phoning Sean Bradley on

0131 225 9488
07598323440

Even if you cannot come can you pass this about your networks?

Catriona Grant

Secretary and Director

Edinburgh Old Town Development Trust

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#1405

From: "Johanna Carrie" <johanna.carrie@...>
Date: Mon Jul 5, 2010 7:42 am
Subject: TE meeting August 26 not 19

Hi,

Advance warning - the next Transition Edinburgh meeting has been moved on a week from August 19 to Thursday August 26 19.00 in the Labour group room at the City Chambers. Apologies if I have already said this.

The first part of the meeting will be Transition Edinburgh and the second part planning the Painting Edinburgh Green event.

Johanna