In this keynote presentation Richard surveys three over-arching global trends that provide the context for smart local economic development and planning. The video begins with Kelly Rajala (Co-founder of Share Exchange) introducing Richard.
Richard Heinberg Navigating the New Economic Reality Part 1
By Richard Heinberg, originally published by Share Exchange
June 26, 2013
Richard Heinberg
Richard is Senior Fellow of Post Carbon Institute, and is regarded as one of the world’s foremost advocates for a shift away from our current reliance on fossil fuels. He is the author of fourteen books, including some of the seminal works on society’s current energy and environmental sustainability crisis. He has authored hundreds of essays and articles that have appeared in such journals as Nature and The Wall Street Journal; delivered hundreds of lectures on energy and climate issues to audiences on six continents; and has been quoted and interviewed countless times for print, television, and radio. His monthly MuseLetter has been in publication since 1992. Full bio at postcarbon.org.
Tags: limits to growth, peak oil, shale bubble, Shale gas, the end of growth
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