Hi\, all\,
From the Peak Oil meetings I attended\, this group is interested in practical alternatives to expensive energy.
\\"Rocket Stoves\,\\" or more properly \\"Rocket Mass Heaters\,\\" are a super-efficient\, super-clean way to heat a space using a very small amount of wood fuel and producing very little smoke. You can literally grow your own fuel on a 1/4 acre urban lot. The stove is a hybrid masonry and j-tube stove\, which can be built into an attractive bench or bed\, or installed along a wall or room divider for inconspicuous warmth.
The workshop\, listed here\: http\://trackersnw.com/html/pdx/themes/portland_natural_building.php
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081122T140940Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080213T030000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080213T030000Z UID:http://www.portlandpeakoil.org/node/1572 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.portlandpeakoil.org/node/1572 SUMMARY:Portland TechShop MeetUp DESCRIPTION:TechShop Portland Community Meet-Up
Tuesday\, 2/12/2008
7\:00 PM to 10\:00 PM
(Location To Be Announced to Those Who RSVP)
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reposted from\: Make blog
TechShop is an open workshop space that provides its members with access to many tools and machines\, and a place that they can just hang out and work on their projects. TechShop also offers lots of short\, inexpensive classes on all the tools and equipment to members and non-members. Most importantly\, TechShop is a full-time community for Makers.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081122T140940Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080220T200000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080220T205900Z UID:http://www.portlandpeakoil.org/node/1577 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.portlandpeakoil.org/node/1577 SUMMARY:Portland's Peak Oil Report - Follow Up DESCRIPTION:
Climate Change Committee of Public Health Oregon Winter Lecture Series
Portland's Peak Oil Report Part II
Act Big\, Act Now!
When\: Feb. 20th\, 12n-1pm (bring your lunch)
Who\: Michael Armstrong\, Office of Sustainable Development
Where\: Portland State Office Bldg\, 1-A
800 NE Oregon Street
• What is Peak Oil? It’s the end of cheap energy with severe economic consequences.
• How is Public Health affected? Population shifts\, agricultural impacts\, food availability\, and increased demand for social services will affect Public Health systems.
For more information contact Pete Farrelly\, 503.358.5185