For more information about Post Carbon Fresno, please contact the site manager, True Warner, by email at Warner_T@eml.cc.

Statement of Intent

Dear friends, We live in times in which we find ourselves face to
face with a profusion of social, economic, and ecological crises
because of such intense human activity on this planet. Modern
industrial civilization is fueled by a finite supply of fossil fuels
and other limited resources, the exploitation of nature/people, and the
ravaging of essential life-support systems. We seek to scale down,
localize, and transform our production and consumption of food, energy,
and other provisions by coming together as a community with skills,
knowledge, and resources that foster sustainability. We would also like
to partner with other organizations to watch for vulnerabilities and
opportunities, incubate and coordinate projects; and facilitate
dialogue, education, and action within our community. By fundamentally
transforming our way of life at the individual and collective level, we
have the potential for greatly improving the quality of our lives. But
it may also be important to remember that such changes are very
practical survival strategies for the continuance of the human race,
and the rest of the life on this planet. If you haven't already done so, please take a few minutes and introduce yourself. Let us know what your interests are and what your current efforts are to live more sustainably. We look forward to meeting you!

 

About Fresno, CA
Fresno itself is a densely populated urban area of about 500,000 people. This group is also for those that live near Fresno, which may include urban, suburban, rural, and semi-rural areas. It is a mediterranean climate averaging 10.5 inches of rainfall a year and long, dry, and hot summers. There are many nights below 32 degrees in the winter, but usually it doesn't descend below 24 degrees. Up to about eight years ago we had dense blankets of fog that filled the valley floor for five days or more; since then the winter air has become more dry, presumedly because of climate change.The San Joaquin Valley has been endowed with rich soils, a long growing season with just the right chilling period, and water that flows from the Sierras, which are all reasons for agriculture proliferating here. However, a shrinking snow pack, a desertifying climate, and reckless farming practices are almost certain to have an effect on agriculture in the future. There is a large airport in Fresno, though air travel will not last long. There is a public bus system that covers Fresno itself with a rack for a bicycle. Train stations in Madera and Fresno. There are Greyhound bus stations that connect some of the larger cities. Carpooling would be great way to get around.