Bloomington, Indiana passes peak oil resolution

Monday, July 24, 2006

Should Madison and other cities in Wisconsin follow the example of Bloomington?

On July 19, the Bloomington, Indiana City Council passed a resolution acknowledging that the global peak of petroleum production is “an unprecedented challenge” for society, and recognizes that the city must prepare for its inevitability. Bloomington is the 7th largest city in Indiana, home to Indiana University, and has a population of 70,000 residents plus a 40,000 student population. The resolution supports a global depletion protocol, such as the one drafted by Colin Campbell and Richard Heinberg.

Read the full story at Energy Bulletin.