I have left the article below with its references to Peak Oil and the transition network for the readers' general information and will add additional reference links as time goes by.

Peak Oil Article

 EARTH HOUR EVENT

Over 20 local torchlight devotees experienced a very informative night in very pleasant company on Saturday 28 March 2009 at the Lane Cove Earth Hour Community Event at the Senior Citizens Centre on Longueville Rd.  Ruth Wallsgrove revealed how the beginnings of Transition Sydney started with a small gathering of three over coffee in a City arcade.  The movement has spread throughout communities in Australia the USA and UK.  The reality of Peak Oil is here and now and we must find ways of reducing our energy needs.  'Localisation' and resilience are keys to the future. Less trips by car to market, saying no to the plastic shopping bag, helping develop community gardens, shopping locally are all ways we can all begin the challenge to reduce our footprint. Valuing and using local skills and services will keep the economy and the community actively 'pumping'. If you wish to look further please follow these links http://totnes.transitionnetwork.org/  www.transitiontowns.org   www.peakoil.net   

    Lane Cove Community Earth Hour Team