I'm not afraid of a world with less consumerism, less 'stuff' and no economic growth. I'm far more frightened of the opposite

Might it be that the Transition approach, of creating vibrant local economies with increased community ownership, meeting practical needs from as nearby as possible, and living well while consuming far less energy than we do today, could actually better meet our needs?

If we wait for the governments, it'll be too little, too late if we act as individuals, it'll be too little but if we act as communities, it might just be enough, just in time.

The idea of the solitary hero can be quite an unhealthy one, and we need to pool our efforts and be heroic together!

In many ways, the idea of resilience is a more useful concept than the idea of sustainability.

We need to think less NIMBY (Not In My Back Yard), and more SWIMBY (Something Wonderful In My Back Yard)