11th Convergence Sustainable Living Festival: Rethink Energy

dublin | environment | event notice Thursday April 13, 2006 13:09 by Martin Giannini - Cultivate Centre 15-19 Essex St West, Temple Bar, Dublin 8 01 674 5773

Living to learn with less fossil fuel

The 11th Convergence Festival from April 19th to 23rd will interest anyone who is interested in responding positively to the challenges of Peak Oil and Climate Change. See http://www.sustainable.ie/convergence/index.htm

We live at a turning point in history with rapidly rising oil and gas prices in the face of shrinking supply and increased demand and repeated warnings that the impact of climate change will be more severe than previously thought.

The convergence of challenges, most particularly global warming and peak oil, have brought us to a point where we now need to act decisively and to “rethink how we use energy.” This could mean a healthier, more fulfilled and ethical way of life that values efficiency, community and sustainability. There is no shortage of ideas about what to do to reduce the demand for oil.

The 11th Convergence Festival from April 19th to 23rd will interest anyone who is interested in responding positively to the challenges of Peak Oil and Climate Change.