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Cuba - A peek into our future?
Kudos to Joel for bringing this to my attention!
Summary:
When the Soviet Union collapsed in 1990, Cuba's economy went into a tailspin. With imports of oil cut by more than half – and food by 80 percent – people were desperate. This film tells of the hardships and struggles as well as the community and creativity of the Cuban people during this difficult time. Cubans share how they transitioned from a highly mechanized, industrial agricultural system to one using organic methods of farming and local, urban gardens. It is an unusual look into the Cuban culture during this economic crisis, which they call "The Special Period." The film opens with a short history of Peak Oil, a term for the time in our history when world oil production will reach its all-time peak and begin to decline forever. Cuba, the only country that has faced such a crisis – the massive reduction of fossil fuels – is an example of options and hope.
Summary:
When the Soviet Union collapsed in 1990, Cuba's economy went into a tailspin. With imports of oil cut by more than half – and food by 80 percent – people were desperate. This film tells of the hardships and struggles as well as the community and creativity of the Cuban people during this difficult time. Cubans share how they transitioned from a highly mechanized, industrial agricultural system to one using organic methods of farming and local, urban gardens. It is an unusual look into the Cuban culture during this economic crisis, which they call "The Special Period." The film opens with a short history of Peak Oil, a term for the time in our history when world oil production will reach its all-time peak and begin to decline forever. Cuba, the only country that has faced such a crisis – the massive reduction of fossil fuels – is an example of options and hope.
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Comment by Ryan V. on January 14, 2009 at 11:28pm - Cool. Will check out.
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Comment by meleakua on January 15, 2009 at 12:36am - Dude. I'm seriously AND casually interested in permaculture. Woo~ definitely in the right place ;)
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Comment by Brad on January 16, 2009 at 1:46pm - I'm a historic preservationist with a huge interest in sustainable design/eco-design especially utilizing straw bale technology to existing building sites. I'm curious how on earth would anyone get a job doing this or should I just do this as a side hobby?
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Comment by AwesomeUniverse!!! on January 16, 2009 at 2:07pm - This is an excellent video. It is so true but we won't respond to it as well. There will be riots here because of the huge economic gap and huge amount of homeless. It will be mayhem.
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Comment by Olucean on January 21, 2009 at 12:48am - Pangaia raw permaculture community on the island of Hawaii is offering to share ownership with 4-6 other co-owners. Take a look at our luscious oasis at www.pangaia.cc or youtube "Fruit of the Land"...We really dont want to loose the place and have to sell it. It has been such an important place for thousands of people in their seaerh for the raw permacultural experience. Aloha, Olu
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Comment by Ryan V. on January 24, 2009 at 7:03pm
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Thanks for the comments folks. Brad, I'd recommend you find someone that's doing it for a living and apprentice with them. You could also check out some courses on the topic and network from there. Or just start one job at a time and work from referrals . . . Yeah, I'm all about strawbale. A friend of mine did some on some property I worked on. I love the look and feel. Cozy, snug, natural, efficient . . .
RawTastic. You are right. And unfortunately, we don't have the nice growing climate that Cuba has . . .
Good luck Olucean!
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Comment by AwesomeUniverse!!! on February 20, 2009 at 10:14am
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This is a cool video I saw today..
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Comment by Blueberry on April 27, 2009 at 11:16am
- hello! check out my blog, i haven't posted lately, but there's some good info on there -TXRawPermaculture: www.txlocallivingcenters.blogspot.com
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Comment by metin özkan on June 18, 2009 at 12:30pm -
I'm putting WHAT in my mouth?! (Gotta-See Video)
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https://bewellbuzz.infusionsoft.com/go/WealthVideo/metin
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Hi Tina, I am not far from London, and I am always looking for an excuse to go into town!
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Give me a shout if you want to meet up, I have quite...
Wow Yogi,what an experience . Dr Cassar wasn't there I'd guess-competition for Len.
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DUTY------highest
PERSONAL CONVICTION
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Dhrurmil, you can make that for me ANYTIME. Yum!
Haha nice! now that's what I'm talking about!!
Love all your wonderful pictures Charles!
So lucky to be surrounded by some many raw foodies :-)
Thank you, Charles!
That's definitely Pure. I recognize the food, but even if I didn't, I recognize the plate and the table too. Ha, I've been there way too many times.
Great smile.
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