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An open discussion about the issues of climate change and energy shortages related to peak oil as they impact the greater Knoxville area.  What changes would we like to see in our area to increase localization and resilience?  What can we do to increase awareness and positive action?In this discussion specifically, we plan to address whether or not we want to align with the official Transition Towns movement.This group intends to provide inspiration and support as we learn to find answers to…See More

We will meet, consider, discuss, and implement positive ways of addressing climate change and reduced reliance on oil at the community level.See More

An open discussion about the issues of climate change and energy shortages related to peak oil as they impact the Knoxville area.  What changes would we like to see in our area to increase localization and resilience?  What can we do to increase awareness and positive action?This group intends to provide inspiration and support as we learn to find answers to the questions of how to thrive as a community in the face of these challenges.We look to:- Drastically reduce carbon emissions (in…See More

This will be SOCM's first-ever Knoxville Chapter meeting! An introduction will be given by our special guest speaker Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero! We will be focusing on energy issues and gaining green-collar jobs for our community! All Knoxville-area residents are welcome!Contact Katie Greer with any questions: katie@socm.org or 865-249-7488.See More