James Howard Kunstler on Relocalization & Peak Oil (Transcript)

Global Public Media – Julian Darley: The message is getting out. More and more people have noticed there’s a problem with petroleum and gas. And now, peak oil is spoken – even within the corridors of power. Even though sometimes it’s to deny it. But, not always, by any means. So, I think it very interesting to hear about your experiences with the kinds of people, who actually do build some of the infrastructure that we need to change.

James Howard Kunstler: I’ve been associated with the New Urbanists, for about 15 years. And, they’re mostly the designers and developers I consult with. And, they’ve done a tremendous amount of very good work around the country. Most of the best work that they do, is this stuff that they’re least known for. They’re best known for the Green Field New Towns, that they’ve done. And, I think that there’s a good philosophical grounds for feeling a little dubious about creating Green Field real estate developments, of any kind. Even if they’re good. There’s been just a lot of work in filling the towns and the cities.
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