Graham Strouts talk in Killarney, Thur 25th at 8pm

Friends of the Earth South Kerry is holding the third in a series of public talks on he looming energy crisis and offering practical suggestions of how we as individuals, communities and nations can address these crucial issues. Graham Strouts, Co-ordinator of the Practical Sustainability Course will speak on "Peak Opportunity - Food, Energy and Community" on Thursday 25th at 8pm in the KDYS Killarney Youth Centre, next to the Franciscan Friary, in the centre of Killarney.

Graham Strouts is Co-ordinator of the Practical Sustainability Course says the world is reaching a turning point. Having created a society almost completely dependent on cheap fossil fuels for nearly every aspect of its economy, we our now facing an uncertain future with rising fuel prices, shortages and eventually rationing. In this talk, Graham will explain why the crisis is happening and what communities around the world are doing to prepare. He will discuss the approach offered by Permaculture, a system of sustainable design, and talk about the Kinsale Energy Descent Action Plan.