Hi
and welcome to the 32nd issue of Werewolf. With some anxiety
and trepidation, our cover story this month analyses the current state of the peak oil
concept – which was supposed to herald the beginning
of the end of fossil fuel inflicted damage to the planet,
but which now itself faces a tough political climate and a
potential glut in oil and gas production. Both of which seem
likely to make the switch to renewables even harder to
accomplish that it seemed back in the heady clean energy hey
days of 2005 -2008. In this same issue, Alison McCulloch begins a two part examination of the
current state (and vibrant history) of the township of
Waihi, and of the struggle being waged by Waihi
residents to reach a fair compensation deal for the impact
that the local gold mine is having upon their lives.
Thanks to Lyndon Hood and Alastair Thompson for
helping me post this issue online. Werewolf is a thank you
to Scoop readers and intended as an outlet for local writers
and artists. If you want to be involved, contact me at gordon@scoop.co.nz
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