Local woman targeting ‘peak oil’ crisis

Last June, when Kelley O’Connor first heard the term “peak oil,” she knew she had to do something. Now, she is starting a group to teach folks how to learn to be more self-sustaining and less energydependent.

Peak oil refers to the time when demand for oil will outstrip the supply. Some believe that when this occurs life in the suburbs will become life in the slums.

“Our biggest problem here in Sterling is that we are totally dependent on our cars. I want to bring about relocalization; going back to local rather than going to the cities to gather supplies,” she said.

To that end, O’Connor is presenting two films, one that explores the nation’s reliance on oil and the other dealing with Cuba’s ability to survive on meager energy supplies. Both films are free and will be shown at the First Church (see sidebar).

The Landmark (Holden, MA)