Lessons from the Cuban Energy Revolution
22 Jan 2015

Lessons from the Cuban Energy Revolution

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Mario, Cuba’s leading Energy Efficiency and Renewables Educator, emphasized the scientific nature of his US speaking tour before alluding to the immense potential for growth in both the US and Cuba as a result of new diplomatic openings. Candidly, he questioned why everyone is so curious about what is going to happen to Cuba and less so about how these changes are going to affect the United States. “Both countries have a lot to learn from each other,” he reassured the audience.

REDESIGNING CIVILIZATION: PERMACULTURE’S VISION FOR A JUST AND SUSTAINABLE WORLD with Toby Hemenway
8 Jan 2015

REDESIGNING CIVILIZATION: PERMACULTURE’S VISION FOR A JUST AND SUSTAINABLE WORLD with Toby Hemenway

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It’s no secret that our society has become unsustainable. Modern agriculture, industry and finance all extract more than they give back, and the Earth is starting to show the strain. How did we get in this mess? And, more importantly, what can we do to help our culture get back on track?

Should the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Plant Close?
15 Dec 2014

Should the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Plant Close?

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Thirty-five miles away from Jamaica Plain sits Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station in Plymouth, the only operating nuclear power plant in Massachusetts, built in 1972. Operated by the Louisiana-based Energy Corporation, the Pilgrim plant is the same design (General Electric Mark 1) as the power plants that melted down in Fukushima, Japan. Should this plant continue to operate?

Report Back: Open Source Ecology with Greg Buckland
17 Nov 2014

Report Back: Open Source Ecology with Greg Buckland

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Greg went to Missouri for the Summer to see the GVCS in action first-hand and gain design and engineering experience. The result was a Summer he will not soon forget full of learning and adventure. Come hear stories, see pictures, and find out more about how we can work together to build and open, just, and resilient economy!