Sacramento Post-carbon Action Network SPAN
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The function of SPAN is to create a true network that:
1. Includes numerous, already-existing, progressive groups and individuals as its members.
2. Acts as a clearinghouse for information among member groups.
3. Facilitates collaboration among groups that are working on post-carbon related issues in Sacramento.
4. Invites new members to join either the SPAN core group or assists them in deciding which member group might better meet their needs, based on their interests and skills.
SPAN's core group will also initiate specific actions and campaigns, for which we will solicit participation from members of the network.
The mission of Post Carbon Institute is to assist societies in their efforts to relocalize communities and adapt to an energy constrained world. We believe that production of oil and natural gas will peak soon, climate change is worsening, and the current global economic system is unstable and reinforces huge disparities. Our response is to promote drastically lower consumption, greater local self-reliance, and more cooperative and inclusive communities.
We support:
* An online news network called Global Public Media
* Access to a wealth of information and analysis on energy issues
* Actions, initiatives and education which build community, boost local economies and reduce energy use
We work on a local and regional level with:
* Community groups
* Governments
* Business
* Other public and private organizations
Post Carbon Institute is an educational institution and think tank that explores in theory and practice what cultures, civilization, governance & economies might look like without the use of (non-renewable) hydrocarbons as energy sources. The development of this organization came out of a concern for the environmental, social, political and economic ramifications of relying on cheap hydrocarbon energy. Post Carbon Institute is an action tank, and works to research and offer solutions to the challenges we face as a result of our reliance on hydrocarbon energy. We have operations in Vancouver Canada, Northern California, and we are working with community groups in many countries all over the world through our Relocalization Network.
Sacramento Post-carbon Action Network SPAN:
MISSION STATEMENT
The function of SPAN is to create a true network that:
1. Includes numerous, already-existing, progressive groups and individuals as its signatory members.
2. Acts as a clearinghouse for information among member groups.
3. Facilitates collaboration among groups that are working on post-carbon related issues in Sacramento.
4. Invites new members to join either the SPAN core group or assists them in deciding which member group might better meet their needs, based on their interests and skills.
SPAN's core group will also initiate specific actions and campaigns, for which we will solicit participation from members of the network.
GOALS
1. Raise awareness of Peak Oil, its implications, and survival strategies.
2. Develop, organize and promote activities that move our community toward sustainability and relocalization. The nature of these activities will be such that all participants will experience immediate and positive benefit from their association with SPAN.
3. Lobby and influence local government policy and planning to promote or enable sustainable principles and action in transportation, housing, business, food production and public utilities.
1. Includes numerous, already-existing, progressive groups and individuals as its members.
2. Acts as a clearinghouse for information among member groups.
3. Facilitates collaboration among groups that are working on post-carbon related issues in Sacramento.
4. Invites new members to join either the SPAN core group or assists them in deciding which member group might better meet their needs, based on their interests and skills.
SPAN's core group will also initiate specific actions and campaigns, for which we will solicit participation from members of the network.
The mission of Post Carbon Institute is to assist societies in their efforts to relocalize communities and adapt to an energy constrained world. We believe that production of oil and natural gas will peak soon, climate change is worsening, and the current global economic system is unstable and reinforces huge disparities. Our response is to promote drastically lower consumption, greater local self-reliance, and more cooperative and inclusive communities.
We support:
* An online news network called Global Public Media
* Access to a wealth of information and analysis on energy issues
* Actions, initiatives and education which build community, boost local economies and reduce energy use
We work on a local and regional level with:
* Community groups
* Governments
* Business
* Other public and private organizations
Post Carbon Institute is an educational institution and think tank that explores in theory and practice what cultures, civilization, governance & economies might look like without the use of (non-renewable) hydrocarbons as energy sources. The development of this organization came out of a concern for the environmental, social, political and economic ramifications of relying on cheap hydrocarbon energy. Post Carbon Institute is an action tank, and works to research and offer solutions to the challenges we face as a result of our reliance on hydrocarbon energy. We have operations in Vancouver Canada, Northern California, and we are working with community groups in many countries all over the world through our Relocalization Network.
Sacramento Post-carbon Action Network SPAN:
MISSION STATEMENT
The function of SPAN is to create a true network that:
1. Includes numerous, already-existing, progressive groups and individuals as its signatory members.
2. Acts as a clearinghouse for information among member groups.
3. Facilitates collaboration among groups that are working on post-carbon related issues in Sacramento.
4. Invites new members to join either the SPAN core group or assists them in deciding which member group might better meet their needs, based on their interests and skills.
SPAN's core group will also initiate specific actions and campaigns, for which we will solicit participation from members of the network.
GOALS
1. Raise awareness of Peak Oil, its implications, and survival strategies.
2. Develop, organize and promote activities that move our community toward sustainability and relocalization. The nature of these activities will be such that all participants will experience immediate and positive benefit from their association with SPAN.
3. Lobby and influence local government policy and planning to promote or enable sustainable principles and action in transportation, housing, business, food production and public utilities.
