Dear Green Thinkers, Just a quick reminder that our next meeting is next week (21st May) in the upstairs room at the Jazz Cafe (Pink Lane, Newcastle upon Tyne), starting at 7pm (£3.75 entry, food not included). The Jazz Cafe are keeping their kitchen open for us from 6-7, so please feel free to joinContinue reading “Reminder – Sustainable Cities – 21st May”
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Vote for the Nature and Wellbeing Act on 7th May – here’s why…
We discussed many of the benefits that nature provides at a Green Thinkers meeting last year after reading ‘What has nature ever done for us?’ by Tony Juniper. Studies show that people living close to areas of green space enjoy a range of health benefits – many of which were referenced in Public Health England ownContinue reading “Vote for the Nature and Wellbeing Act on 7th May – here’s why…”
Circular Economy – Newcastle Meeting Discussion (Feb 2015)
Green Thinkers reconvened for the New Year and a new meeting format to discuss the topic of the Circular Economy. Our core text for the evening was “Cradle to Cradle” by William McDonough and Michael Braungart, but contributions for a range of different sources were also discussed. The overall view of the group of 10Continue reading “Circular Economy – Newcastle Meeting Discussion (Feb 2015)”
Newcastle upon Tyne (2015)
We have an exciting line-up of discussions for Green-Thinkers during 2015 to stimulate the little green cells as follows: Feb: The Circular Economy and Business Resilience May: Sustainable Cities Sept: ‘Regenerative Capitalism’ (John Fullerton) Nov: Challenges in energy provision
Next Meeting – ‘EcoMind’ by Frances Moore Lappé
Our next bookclub will be to discuss ‘EcoMind’ by Frances Moore Lappé on Friday 27th June 2014 starting at 6.30pm at the Bridge Hotel. Pay £5 (£3 concessions) on the door for entry and chips. We have chosen ‘EcoMind’ because it will move us on from the focus of recent books (ecological and technological problemsContinue reading “Next Meeting – ‘EcoMind’ by Frances Moore Lappé”
Next Meeting ‘The Burning Question’ on 27th March 2014
Our next Green-Thinkers bookclub will be on 27th March 2014 to discuss ‘The Burning Question’ by Mike Berners-Lee & Duncan Clark. The Burning Question is whether or not it will be possible for the world abandon around four fifths of proven coal, oil, and gas reserves? The book argues that this will be necessary inContinue reading “Next Meeting ‘The Burning Question’ on 27th March 2014”
My thoughts on ‘What has nature ever done for us’ by Tony Juniper
A group of us braved the floods on 5th December to discuss Tony Juniper’s ‘What has nature ever done for us?’ The following few paragraphs explain what I personally took from the book, and our discussion. I found a kindred spirit in Juniper. I grew up in awe of nature: I have an early memoryContinue reading “My thoughts on ‘What has nature ever done for us’ by Tony Juniper”
Next Meeting: “What has nature ever done for us?” by Tony Juniper
Our next Green-Thinkers bookclub is on 5th December at 6.30pm to discuss Tony Juniper’s “What has nature ever done for us?”. The book is a fantastic insight into our fundamental, but poorly understood, life-support systems; and it is timely for communities, businesses, and governments around the world. We will be asking questions such as: What benefitsContinue reading “Next Meeting: “What has nature ever done for us?” by Tony Juniper”
“Small is Beautiful” – 5th Sept 2013
We enjoyed a lively discussion on 5th September about ‘Small is Beautiful’. Views about the book varied from insightful, spiritual and measured, to angry and contradictory. There was a general view that Schumacher was ahead of his time – writing in 1973 about issues such as economic externalities, ecosystem services, and bio-mimicry (although not necessarilyContinue reading ““Small is Beautiful” – 5th Sept 2013″
Book Review: Ecological Intelligence by Dan Goleman
Review by Kit England When I stumbled across this book I was intrigued. For those not familiar with the Author, Daniel Goleman is a journalist traditionally associated with psychology. He is most commonly known for ‘Emotional Intelligence’, and ‘Working with Emotional Intelligence’ – two books in the early 90’s which provided new perspectives on managementContinue reading “Book Review: Ecological Intelligence by Dan Goleman”
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