Links

http://transitionculture.org/ The main web presence of the transition towns movement. In the form of a blog it is updated regularly by those working on transition projects.

http://transitiontowns.org/ A central wiki site for the Transition Network, for use by all communities that have adopted the transition model

Nottingham , Bristol and and Hove are examples of sizeable UK cities where people are exploring how to make a socially just transition to resilient communities drawing on the tools offered by the Transition Towns approach.

http://transitionnetwork.org/Primer/TransitionInitiativesPrimer.pdf The Transition Initiatives Primer. A useful online document that explains the thinking behind transition towns and how to go about setting one up in your area.

http://energyark.blogspot.com/ Energy Arks is an alternative to Transition Towns, involving relocating rather than re-localising.

http://www.peakoil.net/ The Association for the Study of Peak Oil (ASPO). A network of scientists and others working on the topic of peak oil.

http://www.theoildrum.com/ 'The Oil Drum's mission is to facilitate civil, evidence-based discussions about energy and its impact on our future.' Comprehensive, wide-ranging site. Good links in the side-bar.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQhhrzHKMhI Rob Newman's History of Oil. A humorous look at the history of our dependance on oil, right up to the inevitability of oil depletion.

http://www.futurescenarios.org/ A site by permaculture originator David Holmgren exploring possible future scenarios for energy descent that take into account the twin effects of peak oil and climate change.

http://www.peakmoment.tv/ Inspiring videos highlighting perspectives and initiatives for localised self-reliant living in the face of energy, climate and economic uncertainty.

http://anotherstirchley.wordpress.com/ Another Stirchley Is Possible is a campaign group set up by concerned local residents to oppose the planned Tesco retail development and to consult the public about what they’d like to see in Stirchley.

http://greeninbrum.org.uk/ "'Green In Brum"' 'Our aim is to become the first port of call for people looking for green products and services, green spaces, green initiatives and groups in Birmingham' . Well-maintained site by Chris Duggan.

http://thegreenexchange.co.uk/ is the latest GreeninBrum site, designed as a sustainable marketplace for Birmingham, Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull, Walsall and Wolverhampton. Organisations can enter their own details there.

http://www.birminghamfoe.org.uk/ Brum FoE's site with information about local campaigns and events.

http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/regions/birmingham. Indymedia Birmingham is an alternative, entirely independant and activist-maintained news site for Brum.

http://www.moseleyforum.org.uk/?q=susmo Sustainable Moseley (SusMo). 'SusMo is aiming to make Moseley a more sustainable community both by personal action to cut our household CO2 emissions and through community initiatives, including with local businesses, schools and other public sector organisations, along with third sector organisations from within Moseley, as well as around the city and further afield.' Very relevant to transition brum, with much overlap.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BirminghamFreegle/ Birmingham Freegle Keep stuff outta landfill! Online swapshop of unwanted goodies...

http://www.martineau-gardens.org.uk/. Martineau Gardens is a a formal and wildlife gardens, many inspiring projects

http://www.transitionstourbridge.wordpress.com Transition Stourbridge Blog - updating you on transition projects and news in the Black Country

http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/Sustainablebusiness-wm Sustainable Business West Midlands
An online network where you are welcome to post information on your organisation's activities, vacancies or issues related to environment, society and culture, and have a voice in discussions.

http://www.hubstourbridge.wordpress.com The Hub Stourbridge a shared workspace which welcomes green individuals and organisations to join or run events