Transition towns are towns, cities, villages, and neighbourhoods which have decided to face the twin problems of climate change and peak oil proactively. They are creating energy decent plans for their locality, looking at all areas of life, and trying to initiate practical steps towards a low carbon future.

Peak oil (the point where oil production starts declining as reserves start to dwindle) is expected very soon. At the same time, global demand for oil is constantly rising. There will be a point where we can no longer rely on oil to supply cheap energy, and this will demand changes all through our lives. Whether it is for transport, food or healthcare, we have come to rely on cheap oil in almost every corner of our lives. The end of cheap oil could cause catastrophe, yet facing it proactively means that we will have models and ideas to work from.

Get involved! The first stages are awareness raising about the problem. Do you think you can help? Do you have a group which would welcome a speaker about peak oil and climate change? Get in touch!