Another book and another website.

Just to keep things ticking over....

I'm reading a fascinating book called 'The Last Oil Shock'. It's by David Strahan, an expert in his field, and, having established just how serious the peak oil situation is, he goes on to look at the various features of life in a post-oil world. Although hard going at times, I'd really recommend this book. It was only published last year and has some cutting-edge statistics in it. Read it with a clear head, take notes and I hope you'll find it as rewarding as I do!

I've also just started working for an exceptionally cool environmental website called Global Cool. Have a look round for a bit of celeb spotting and sign up to reduce your carbon footprint by one tonne.

Remote Patrol by Kilter

Kilter is a sustainable theatre company that engages its audiences in issues surrounding the environment, social justice and English heritage.

This is a short film of their latest production, which was set in Bath Abbey Cemetery and sought to open minds on a range of issues through 'extreme-eco-twisted-outdoor-once-was-theatre'.

An article on Peak Oil

I went to a really interesting Peak Oil talk t'other day.

You can find a write-up of it here

Enjoy!

It's still November right?

Goodness me, where does the time go?

I've been a busy little bee since I last posted. First up, let's talk books...

I read Leo Hickman's 'A Life Stripped Bare' recently. As a writer for the Guardian, he was challenged to live 'ethically' for a year. This book candidly describes his ethical journey and I was surprised at the realistic vigour with which he embraced all avenues of his new life, ranging from a holiday by train (with a baby) to buying a wormery.

His trials and tribulations were recreated with verve for the reader often through a combination of honest humour and soul-bearing- it even brought a tiny tear to my eye at one point. As it made all but the most extreme acts of an ethical life acheivable without preaching or (too many) boring stats, I would say this is the perfect book for those starting out on their 'ethical journey' (urgh).