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A framework for relocalization necessitates an efficient and walkable urban form. It also embodies transit wherever feasible. The preeminant movement for the betterment of urban form based on ecological and social principles is New Urbanism. Beginning with the insightful work of Andres Duany and Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk (DPZ) in the 1980's pursuing what was then termed neo-traditional design. The Congress for New Urbanism (CNU)was formed in 1993 by Peter Katz. Their charter gave substance and philosophy to the concept which includes much of the criteria that underpins sustainability and relocalization programs.
Paralleling the work of DPZ in the 1980's and 1990's was the work of Peter Calthorpe in California who championed the concept of Transit Oriented Development (TOD) whose website can be found here. Transit Oriented Development focuses a new urbanist form in conjunction with a transit framwork which could be rail or bus to enhance the efficiency and limit or reduce the automobile dependancy of the community.
IPCC - A scientific intergovernmental body set up by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and by the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) established to provide the decision-makers and others interested in climate change with an objective source of information about climate change.
ICLEI - An international association of local governments and national and regional local government organizations that have made a commitment to sustainable development.
UN Climate Change Gateway - A gateway site for UN work on climate change issue.
MCAN - A grass roots citizen-based group with statewide (Massachusetts) local chapters dedicated to action on the issue of climate change.
NewScientist Environment - Science and technology newsmagazine with a special report on climate change.
NASA JPL Climate Change - The National Aeronautics and Space Agency's (NASA) Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) has a site that provides vital signs of the planet plus other indicators.
Worldwatch Institute - An independent research organization known around the world for its accessible, fact-based analysis of critical global issues. Worldwatch research is the gold-standard for sustainability analysis for decision makers in government, civil society, business, and academia.
National Hurricane Center - Division of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration that tracks tropical depressions, storms, and hurricanes.
Union of Concerned Scientists - The leading science-based nonprofit working for a healthy environment and a safer world. UCS combines independent scientific research and citizen action to develop innovative, practical solutions and to secure responsible changes in government policy, corporate practices, and consumer choices.
RealClimate - A commentary site on climate science by working climate scientists for the interested public and journalists.
Global Carbon Project - An organization formed to assist the international science community to establish a common, mutually agreed knowledge base supporting policy debate and action to slow the rate of increase of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
Post Carbon Institute - Post Carbon Institute conducts research, develops technical tools, educates the public, and organizes leaders to help communities around the world understand and respond to the challenges of fossil fuel depletion and climate change.
The Energy Bulletin - A clearinghouse for information regarding the peak in global energy supply.
The Oil Drum - The Oil Drum's mission is to facilitate civil, evidence-based discussions about energy and its impact on our future.
Association for the Study of Peak Oil & Gas - USA (ASPO-USA) - ASPO-USA encourages prudent energy management, constructive community transformation, and cooperative initiatives in an era of depleting petroleum resources. ASPO-USA uses qualitative analysis based on facts and a preference for independent action. Their methods include a comprehensive program of public education, a positive endorsement of practical solutions, and an honest attempt to encourage competing parties to cooperate for their mutual benefit.
Power Switch - PowerSwitch.org.uk was established in 2004 with the purpose of raising awareness and discussion in the UK of the consequences of global oil depletion following the imminent peak in global oil production, and how to deal with it - especially within a context of global warming and sustainability.
The Wolf at the Door - UK site with explanation of peak oil and its probable impacts.
The end of oil is closer than you think - Oil production could peak next year, reports John Vidal in the Guardian UK. Just kiss your lifestyle goodbye
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