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Stirling debates impact of oil shortages

Friday, 23rd November, 2007

FUEL at £1 per litre - what will happen to Stirling's economy when it reaches £2 a litre?

Local residents, businesses and public authorities are being encouraged to take part in the topical discussion on the potential impacts and timescales of 'Peak Oil and Carbon Emissions'.

‘Peak Oil’ refers to the production of oil and how demand will outstrip supply when production declines in future years. The conference organised and Chaired by Rachel Nunn co-founder of Going Carbon Neutral Stirling and supported by Stirling Council’s Executive Member with Portfolio for Environment, Councillor Graham Reed, is to increase awareness of all issues surrounding this topic.

Guest speaker, Ben Brangwyn, co-founder of the Transition Town Network, will give a presentation and talk about the implications for individuals, communities and businesses.

There are no admission charges for the two sessions, which will be held on Tuesday December 4, 2007 at Stirling’s Municipal Buildings, Corn Exchange Road, Stirling

Session One:

1. ·Business Conference - 2.30pm to 4.30pm  -Preparing for Impacts to Business, the Public Sector and Communities” by Ben Brangwyn

This conference is aimed at heads of the business and public communities to explore and understand together the impacts of potentially exponential oil prices increases to the Stirling economy and business communities. The session will commence with a look at the current issues and market predictions, including an overview of other city action plans to deal with the threat of Peak Oil, followed by a question and answer session.           more...

·Community Presentation - 7.30pm to 9.30pm - Understanding and Preparing for Impacts on communities and lifestyles: by Ben Brangwyn

This evening session looks at local communities; how they will be impacted by price increases, perhaps the availability of daily commodities such as petrol, healthcare and food.

This session looks at practical ways that a community can act now, to help ensure the resources its needs with a lower reliance on oil. The session will also start with a look at the current issues and predicted impacts and will move on to demonstrate the Transition Town model which meets the needs of communities post peak oil. This will be followed by a question and answer session.

For further information on the Conference please contact Rachel Nunn, Going Carbon Neutral Stirling by email at: rachellnunn@yahoo.co.uk or mobile number 0775 8784 732