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Bay Localize
We catalyze the emergence of a regional, self-reliant economy that strengthens all Bay Area communities.Why local? Why now? Our growing dependence on declining fossil fuels coupled with mounting climate instability are converging to a crisis stage that imperils the long-term viability of the Bay Area's economy, infrastructure, and natural environment. In response, we believe that vibrant local economies and healthy communities are the answer. They are the best guard against global insecurity, an essential part of achieving social equity, and a vital way to enrich our day-to-day lives.
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Bioneers
Founder Kenny Ausubel coined the word bioneers in 1990 to describe an emerging culture of social and scientific innovators who are mimicking nature¹s operating instructions to serve human ends while enriching the web of life. We take a "solve-the-whole-problem" approach: Taking care of nature means taking care of people - and taking care of people means taking care of nature. It's part of our mission.
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Condorpeople
This is "Condor People" a project dedicated to creating an environmentally sustainable, spiritually fulfilling, and socially just human presence on Mother Earth. Based upon the legend, "The Eagle and Condor", from South America this is a gathering place for people who love the Earth, Life, and future generations. Inside you will find information, photos, and video from the Ecuadorian rainforest and Andes Mountains. There are stories and myths from the rainforest, personal accounts and news about the struggles of the indigenous peoples from around the world and more. There are opportunities for ethno-botanical tourism, study, research, spiritual retreats and social activism.
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Gardens for Humanity
Throughout our world, there are women and men whose passion to serve the living Earth community re-awakens our creativity and love. These visionaries we call Gardeners of the Spirit. It is our mission to honor and support them by telling their stories, to inspire us all by their loving examples.
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Findhorn
The Findhorn Foundation is a spiritual community, ecovillage and an international centre for holistic education, helping to unfold a new human consciousness and create a positive and sustainable future.
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Genesis Farm
Study center for new cosmology and sustainable living
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Author, Lecturer, Engaged Citizen
The term The Great Turning has come into widespread use to describe the awakening of a higher level of human consciousness and a human turn from an era of violence against people and nature to a new era of peace, justice and environmental restoration. Most people are not aware that this awakening is underway, because positive change rarely reaches the level of front page - or even back-page - news! YES! magazine is one of the few publications that is in the business of bringing these stories to public attention. The underlying idea of a epic human turning is discussed by a many writers who refer to it by a variety of names. The Institute for Noetic Sciences refers to it as The Shift, which is also the name of its monthly publication.
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Richard Heinberg
Author of nine books, including The Party’s Over, Peak Everything, and the newly released Blackout, Richard Heinberg is widely regarded as one of the world’s most effective communicators of the urgent need to transition away from fossil fuels. With a wry, unflinching approach based on facts and realism, Mr. Heinberg exposes the tenuousness of our current way of life and offers a vision for a truly sustainable future.
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Northwest Institute
The Northwest Earth Institute is recognized as a national leader in the development of innovative programs that empower individuals and organizations to transform culture toward a sustainable and enriching future. Today, NWEI offers eight study guides for small groups. These self-guided discussion courses are offered in workplaces, universities, homes, faith centers, neighborhoods, and community centers throughout North America. Each program encourages participants to explore values, attitudes, and actions through discussion with other people.
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The Pachamama Alliance
The Pachamama Alliance two-fold mission:
To preserve the Earth's tropical rainforests by empowering the indigenous people who are its natural custodians.
To contribute to the creation of a new global vision of equity and sustainability for all.
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Permaculture Magazine
This leading environmental magazine gets to the heart of permaculture and sustainable living internationally. It features practical thought provoking articles on organic gardening, sustainable agriculture, agroforestry, climate change, peak oil, eco-villages, alternative technology, eco-architecture, personal and community development and much more.
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Permaculture Principals
Permaculture is a design system based on ethics and principles which can be used to establish, design, manage and improve all efforts made by individuals, households and communities towards a sustainable future. This site explores the 'essence of permaculture' in a simple and clear way, expanding on the work of co-originator of the permaculture concept, David Holmgren
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Positive Futures Network
The heart of our work is to spotlight practical possibilities for deep shifts in our society. We inspire people to say YES! We support and connect individuals and communities working for a just and sustainable world. We reframe issues, reflect diverse human-scale stories, and offer tools for people to use and to pass along.
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Turn Toward Life TV
Turn Toward Life TV is an evolving library of streaming sound and video, exploring reverence for life as a spiritual path, and as the hope for a sustainable future.
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Transition Culture
How might our response to peak oil and climate change look more like a party than a protest march? This site explores the emerging transition model in its many manifestations
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What's Your Tree
Network originating with the work of Julia Butterfly Hill. What's Your Tree was developed during year-long inquiry sparked by a major motion picture based on the story of Julia Butterfly Hill. This film, LUNA, is in active development and has the potential to be a film that millions of people see all over the world. The possibility of the film had us ask: What is it that takes someone from inspiration into action over the long haul? When someone is inspired by a film, what would keep them involved and active in the world?
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Wise Earth
WiserEarth is a free online community space connecting the people, nonprofits and businesses working toward a just and sustainable world
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Women's Earth Alliance
When Women Thrive, Communities Thrive. Women’s Earth Alliance (WEA) unites women on the frontlines of environmental justice causes by coordinating training, technology, and financial support for thriving communities and Earth.
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World Watch
Worldwatch Institute delivers the insights and ideas that empower decision makers to create an environmentally sustainable society that meets human needs. Worldwatch focuses on the 21st century challenges of climate change, resource degradation, population growth, and poverty by developing and disseminating solid data and innovative strategies for achieving a sustainable society.
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