TRANSITION NEWS!

Welcome to Transition London Ontario
We are part of a larger Transition network of people who are coming up with ways to make our communities more resilient and adaptable as we move to a future that has - as yet - undetermined boundaries and vistas. This future will be affected by limits to fossil fuel, by climate variation, and by shifts in economies.  We look for positive ways to use non-fossil-fuel energy wisely, to develop economies that are more locally based and to bring more community into our communities.  

This website has information about the Transition Movement, as well as sections for Events, Working group communication, and blog space for people to write what's on their minds.  We hope it is useful and easy to use.  

Transition London Ontario members are often participants in other groups in and around London. We appreciate your additions to the Events section of our website.

A conversation between Joanna Macy, Chris Johnstone and Rob Hopkins

"Climate change, the depletion of oil, economic upheaval and mass extinction together create a planetary emergency of overwhelming proportions. Joanna and Chris's book Active Hope is about how to strengthen our capacity to face this crisis so that we can respond with unexpected resilience and creative power. Drawing on decades of teaching an empowerment approach known as the Work That Reconnects, they guide us through a transformational process informed by mythic journeys, modern psychology, spirituality and holistic science. This process equips us with tools to face the mess we're in and play our role in the collective transition, or Great Turning, to a life sustaining society". Here is the link, enjoy!

http://www.transitionnetwork.org/news/2013-04-19/webinar-recording-joanna-macy-chris-johnstone-and-rob-hopkins-interview

New 'In Transition' 2.0 Film

Transition Network presents In Transition 2.0 - a story of resilience and hope in extraordinary times. Check out the trailer. We will be showing around London during the next few months. We hope to see many of you soon.

Happy Transition 2012!!!

All of us at Transition London wish you and yours a happy and healthy New Year. Let's make 2012 a year of building healthier, happier and more resilient and vibrant communities, here, and across the planet!

Extreme Weather Map

Climate change increases the risk of record-breaking extreme weather events that threaten communities across the country. In 2011, there were at least 2,941 monthly weather records broken by extreme events that struck communities in the US. Check out the interactive map below to find out what events hit your area from January to October 2011. Extreme Weather Map (2012.01.12)

The 12 Most Hopeful Trends to Build on in 2012

All of us at Transition Guelph wish you and yours a happy and healthy New Year. Let's make 2012 a year of building stronger, healthier, more resilient communities, here, and across the planet! Here's a link to the 12 most hopeful trends to build on in 2012, as published in Nation of Change ezine...more...  (2012.01.01)

Rob Hopkins New Transition Book - The Transition Companion - has just been sent to the printers. ‘The Transition Companion: making your community more resilient in uncertain times’ is due to be published by Green Books on October 27th. (2011.10.11)

Two Environmental Groups to Merge

Two powerhouse climate change advocacy organizations, 1Sky and 350org, have announced they would be merging. to form a climate change 'supergroup'. (2011.05.01)

Transition Guelph

 The Great Unleashing - Resilient 2011: A Community Festival

Join us for two days of fun, information, inspiring talks, music, workshops and much, much more! Resilience 2011 will take place on March 25 and 26, coinciding with the end of Sustainability Week at the University.

For details, check the website:

http://www.transitionguelph.org/ (2011.03.07) 

Two New Ontario Transition Towns

The Transition Network reports two new transition initiatives in Ontario have received 'official' transition town status: Oakville and the Cornwall area. Congratulations! Making it now 10 Official Transition Towns in Ontario to date and 47 initiatives in Canada. (2011.03.03)
 

WikiLeaks cables:

Saudi Arabia cannot pump enough oil to keep a lid on prices

According to The Guardian, the cables, released by WikiLeaks, urge Washington to take seriously a warning from a senior Saudi government oil executive that the kingdom's crude oil reserves may have been overstated by as much as 300bn barrels – nearly 40%. (2011.02.18).