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	Full spectrum sustainability: Bringing together the climate change and economic justice movements A sustainable world that works for the 99% is possible, if we can respond to climate change, economic injustice and resource depletion at the same time. The transition to a decentralized, renewable power economy can be the frame for that agenda. Just as the financial elites had a hidden role in the bank bailouts, the 1% is blocking that transition to reap more profit from their fossil fuel industry investments. Because of depleting supplies of fossil fuels, as well as climate change, further delay may prevent a successful transition. Besides blowing the whistle on the 1% again, occupiers and sustainability advocates can collaborate to speed up the transition locally. Read more here. For more details, read the full article. Beyond Oil NYC will customize an interactive presentation / video screening for your group to expand the sustainability discussion, and to encourage attendees to get involved See a recent presentation here.	Beyond Oil NYC Blog Follow BeyondOilNYC on Facebook Recent presentations: Occupy Green Economy Teach In, 12/16/11 Orange Environment, 12/02/11 Green Spaces NYC, 12/01/11 NYC Business Smart, 11/30/11 OWS Environmental Solidarity Working Group climate justice panel, 11/13/11
	Preparing for more volatility in oil price and supply Climate change is just one of our sustainability challenges. Equally important is reducing our dependence on fossil fuels, to buffer the impacts of higher energy prices and supply disruptions . The oil shocks of the 1970s and the price spike of 2008 were temporary political and economic disruptions. Production from many sources of oil, natural gas and coal are in decline because of permanent geological limits. The International Energy Agency admitted in 2010 that the world's production of crude oil peaked in 2006. Many government, business and military observers expect volatility in oil price and supply to increase prior to 2015. Government officials and citizens can proactively address this issue to build public support for sustainability initiatives, and accelerate our green transition. The cities of San Francisco, CA, Portland, OR and Bloomington, IN published reports on preparing for energy volatility and responding to climate change at the same time. We can learn from their work, and make NYC more resilient, while creating more green jobs, and improving quality of life.	Blog Archive Urban agriculture workshop in Brooklyn with Will Allen of Growing Power. Localizing food security with sustainable agriculture, in the developing world or NYC We refer over 20 buildings to NYC white roof program, here's the NY Daily News feature How the Transition movement can expand the the sustainability discussion in NYC Starhawk on connecting with nature in the city Organizing permaculture trainings in India Making public health institutions more resilient Report from an urban agriculture conference March newsletter: white roof campaign launches in Queens; BONYC interview in Green Real Estate Daily The Nation Magazine online video series on peak oil and climate change. White roof painting as a local organizing tool On organizing strategies, and how addressing energy constraints can add value to sustainability efforts xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Links Association for the Study of Peak Oil & Gas Energy Bulletin Post Carbon Institute Transition US
	The White Roof Campaign Here's a great sustainability initiative that saves money, is fun for volunteers, and can get neighbors involved. Traditional black asphalt roofs get really hot in summer, and applying highly reflective white coatings make roofs much cooler. Cutting demand for air conditioning reduces energy costs, air pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions at the same time. In 2010, our consortium of volunteer groups, in partnership with NYC Dept. of Buildings, painted the roofs of four non-profit organizations. With over twenty buildings referred to the program as of June 2011, our outreach efforts were recognized in the NY Daily News. Ready to get your roof coated white? More about the benefits, and how your building can get its roof coated....	Consulting services If you are developing or promoting a sustainability initiative, my experience as a volunteer organizer, with over a decade promoting business services, can help you get better results. More about me.