Peak Oil -- And What Do We Do Now?
Debate on "Peak Oil" and choosing a new Global Paradigm
This group's purpose is to debate the “peak oil” phenomenon and its inevitable aftermath, and how we can help shape a post -petroleum future. This is a global phenomenon and this is a global group. Peak oil is the point in time at which the maximum global petroleum production rate is reached. After this point in time, the rate of production begins a termi ...learn more
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Created: Sep 25, 2007
Updated: Nov 22, 2009
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Plant*SF exists to promote permeable landscaping equally as sustainable urban infrastructural practice and as a beautification effort; by providing information to the public and by partnering with city and neighborhood organizations.Plant*SF
- Encourages and enables individuals to use an existing permit process to convert areas of the public right-of-way (sidewalks) to exposed-earth gardens;
- Advocates and educates about the use of native and drought tolerant plant species;
- Coordinates with local organizations to facilitate plantings (neighborhood associations, Neighborhood Parks Council, Friends of the Urban Forest, WalkSF, SPUR);
- Works with city agencies to encourage permeable landscaping strategies as urban infrastructure (SFPUC, DPW,Street Use & Mapping, Parks & Recreation, Office of the Environment, Mayor's Office);
- Researches permeable materials as alternatives for paving (sidewalks, roadways, parking lots);
- Advocates sustainable water practices, such as ground water recharge, roof drain diversion and water reclamation; and
- Is dedicated to increasing the amount of urban plantings for the enjoyment of all.
