Talk about coming (almost) full circle, the link to this bit of good news comes from Australian Permaculture Guru Geoff Lawton's Friday Five, referencing an article in Forbes magazine.
"Job creation done right: News about the economy and job (in)security are topping headlines around the world. One approach put forth is to try and 'roll back the clock' to somehow hang on to jobs that are clearly not going to be part of humanity's future. Another approach is to understand where things are moving to, and to help affected workers retrain for what lies ahead. I was overjoyed to see this recent story about workers in the mining, oil, and gas industries being re-trained for jobs in the solar economy. A double-win: Transitioning not just to the future, but to one that is sustainable and consistent with ecological principles. Well done."
Lawton is considered the leading guru of Permaculture in the world (he's based in Australia), following the deaths of Bill Mollison and Toby Hemenway this past year. Lawton studied under Mollison, and was my introduction to the wonders of Permaculture--what I call beyond backyard gardening. I've learned an incredible amount from his videos and articles. Amazing stuff!
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