The Oil Drum

About a month ago, I was interviewed by a few videobloggers, Ryanne and Jay about my community group, Upper Green Side. This short seven minute video shows my responses to a wide variety of questions about neighborhood organizing, running efficient meetings and a few personal steps I've taken to make my lifestyle more environmentally sustainable.

After the interview we had a good conversation about Peak Oil. They had gone to a few meeting of the local peak oil community out in California and found it all way to dark and depressing. We agreed that you can't focus too much on the negative scenarios that might happen, but rather concentrate on the tangible positive steps you can take in your own community. It's not to deny the possibility that the worst might happen, but rather to do now what's possible to build a better future under any scenario. Their video series focuses on positive change that's happening around the country.

Check out this other great interview with local eco-entrepreneur, Eugene Lee, owner of Rolling Press.