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2008-04-18 19:30

Practical and Profitable Solutions to Global Warming

Submitted Wed, 2008-04-16 10:34 — Sidroney

Solutions to global warming in keynote talk

The keynote speaker for this year’s Earth Day Weekend Celebration is Rhys Roth, Director of Clean Energy Programs for the Olympia-based, non-profit known as Climate Solutions. His talk on “Practical and Profitable Solutions to Global Warming”, sponsored by Power Trip Energy, will be presented Friday, April 18, at 7:30 p.m. at the USO Building in Fort Worden.
Climate Solutions is the Northwest’s leading advocacy group on the issue of global warming and has played a major role in Washington State’s becoming a hotbed of climate protection activity. They led the successful campaign in this year’s Washington State Legislature to adopt the groundbreaking Climate Action and Green Jobs bill. They helped Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels launch the US Mayors Climate Protection Agreement in February, 2005. They helped catalyze the West Coast Governors Global Warming Initiative in 2003 and the Western Climate Initiative in 2007, bringing one of the world’s largest and most dynamic economies into the global campaign for solutions.
Climate Solutions was co-founded in 1998 by Rhys Roth, a graduate of the Environmental Studies Master’s program at Evergreen State College. From the outset, Climate Solutions has worked to forge innovative partnerships with rural communities, organized labor, high-tech businesses, energy activists, and elected officials: to galvanize leadership, grow investment, and bridge divides in developing solutions for global warming. Now, ten years later, they have 13 employees, offices in Seattle and Olympia, and a $1.6 million annual budget supported by foundation grants, donations, and service contracts.

Rhys Roth has shepherded a number of ground-breaking programs for Climate Solutions in the business arena. Harvesting Clean Energy is the Northwest’s premiere annual conference bringing together the agriculture and energy worlds. The Our Wind Co-op has placed small-scale wind turbines on farms, ranches, and other facilities. The collaborative study, “Poised for Profit - How clean energy can power the next job surge,” was undertaken for WA, OR, and BC in 2000. It was the first study to frame clean energy as an economic opportunity, proving there is a global market for seven clean energy technologies. This report helped galvanize regional economic development leaders and top elected officials to pursue clean energy companies with notable successes including Vestas, the world’s leading manufacturer of wind turbines, locating their U.S. headquarters in Portland, OR, and Solar Grade Silicon citing their manufacturing plant (and 170 jobs) in Moses Lake, WA.
In addition to the keynote presentation at 7:30pm, Rhys Roth will participate in two workshops on Friday, April 18 focusing on practical and economically attractive strategies to participate in the clean energy revolution. From 10 am to noon, "Green Economic Development Strategies" will be sponsored by Team Jefferson for people interested in investing in clean energy and green jobs. From 3-4:30 pm, “Developing an Action Plan" will be sponsored by the Climate Protection Campaign for people interested in helping local government decrease energy usage and greenhouse gas emissions.
All three events on April 18, the two workshops and the keynote address, will be held in the USO Building (across from the McCurdy Pavilion) at Fort Worden. These events are open to all and no pre-registration is required, although donations are requested. For more information, contact Joanna Loehr, 385-6579 or joannal@olympus.net.

Event title:
Practical and Profitable Solutions to Global Warming

Start:
2008-04-18 19:30 (Calendar)

End:
2008-04-18 21:30

Location:

Location(s)

USO Building (across from the McCurdy Pavilion) at Fort Worden

Port Townsend, WA
United States

See map: Google Maps

Contact Email:
joannal@olympus.net

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2008-04-18 19:00

How Permaculture Can Save Humanity and the Planet But Not Civilization

Submitted Wed, 2008-04-09 10:46 — Sidroney

Hello,
I would like to let you know about some upcoming events which address issues of sustainability. Toby Hemenway, author of the best selling Gaia's Garden- A Guide to Home-Scale Permaculture is coming to town. He is an articulate speaker on ecological design and permaculture. Permaculture is the use of ecology as the basis for designing integrated systems of food production, housing, appropriate technology, and community development. It is built upon an ethic of caring for the earth and interacting with the environment in mutually beneficial ways. With the many environmental concerns we face permaculture is timely and has some useful and fascinating insights into how we can think and design anything from our houses and backyards to our neighborhoods, businesses and cities. It began in the 1970s, originally being applied to the 20 acre homestead, but more and more the ideals, ideas and methods of permaculture can and are being applied to the urban and suburban ecologies. He offers both vision and practical solutions in his lectures and workshops. It would be wonderful if you could list the events below on your event calendar. Also, if you know of any other organizations or people who you think would be interested please pass this on.
Thank you,
Faith Van De Putte
206.818.8937

Lecture- How Permaculture Can Save Humanity and the Planet But Not Civilization
Friday April 18th at 7:00
At the Good Shepherd Center Room 202, Seattle, WA
$10 tickets available at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/31549

Workshop- Permaculture For Sustainable Cities
Saturday April 19th from 10:00am-4:00pm
At the Good Shepherd Center Room 202, Seattle, WA
$40- Preregistration required at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/31555 or email faith@ecologyofhealth.com .
Bring a bag lunch and dress weather appropriately for outside forays.

72 Hour Permaculture Design Course
One weekend a month for 6 months beginning June 2008
Location TBA
The Permaculture Design Course encompasses:-Localized food Production-Organizing Eco-Neighborhoods-Simple Steps toward Sustainable Lifestyles and Communities-Natural Building and Property Development-Adding Beauty and Value to your Home-Strategies for Energy Descent and Peak Oil-Green business Strategies and Finding your Right-Livelihood

Event title:
How Permaculture Can Save Humanity and the Planet But Not Civilization

Start:
2008-04-18 19:00 (Calendar)

End:
2008-04-18 21:00

Location:

Location(s)

Good Shepherd Center Room 202

Seattle, WA
United States

See map: Google Maps

Event Website:
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/31549

Contact Email:
faith@ecologyofhealth.com

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2008-04-18 09:00

Sustainable Living Expo

Submitted Tue, 2007-12-18 16:11 — Sonya

Be FUTURE READY

Local, national and international experts talk about how we can be ready for climate change and peak oil in the near future.

At Lake Kawana Community Centre - permaculture home food production, school and community gardens, DIY experts, climate change, peak oil, it's all here.

Guest speakers include: Robert Perez from Cuba and featured in The Power of Community DVD.

Visit www.futureready.org.au for all the details.

Event title:
Sustainable Living Expo

Start:
2008-04-18 09:00 (Calendar)

End:
2008-04-19 17:00

Event Website:
http://www.futureready.org.au

Contact Email:
admin@futureready.org.au

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2008-04-18 09:00

Future Ready Expo

Submitted Wed, 2008-02-13 19:51 — ahazelwood

SustainaBundy members will be carpooling to attend the Friday evening talks and staying overnight for the Saturday expo - contact us if you'd like to come along!

Permaculture Noosa Inc. presents FUTURE READY -Think Global Act Local - 2 days of practical information and strategies for the future challenges in our daily lives. Learn practical steps with workshops, hear expert speakers and browse displays from eco businesses and organizations. Ask lots of questions and find some answers to how you can make positive steps in your daily life to enable a sustainable future.

Friday 18th and Saturday 19th of April 2008 at the Lake Kawana Community Centre, Sportsmans Parade Bokarina, Sunshine Coast

This 2 day event incorporates,
* a seminar for teachers on Outdoor Learning and School Gardens- Friday, repeated Saturday 9am -4pm
* a forum with guest speakers on the Friday night
* and a full day program of displays, films and workshops on the Saturday.

FRIDAY 18th April 2008 from 6-10.30 Keynote Speakers followed by forum - COST $10
Speakers:
Roberto Perez - a Cuban permaculturist and environmental educator as seen in the power of community a documentary on the Cuban post-oil miracle…
Geoff Lawton - Director of the Permaculture Research Institute
Robyn Francis - from the Cuba Australia Exchange Program
and others still to be confirmed

SATURDAY 19th April 2008 the Future Ready Expo 9-5pm -FREE ENTRY
TALKS-A series of free talks by expert guest speakers-(profiles and topics coming soon)
WORKSHOPS-An exciting program of 1 hour workshops giving practical steps for communities and individuals to become more self reliant and prepared for the future given by sustainable living experts. Topics include retrofitting, organic gardening, grey water and solar energy (program coming soon),organic food production COST $10 each booked and paid on the day
DISPLAYS-Over 20 displays from businesses, organizations and government with information, services and products which can assist you in making your future greener.
FILMS-A program of short films from around the world including the Power of Community documentary

For more information contact 07 5442 1555

Event title:
Future Ready Expo

Start:
2008-04-18 09:00 (Calendar)

End:
2008-04-19 17:00

Location:

Location(s)

Lake Kawana Community Centre Sportsman's Parade

Bokarina, Sunshine Coast, QLD
Australia

Event Website:
http://futureready.org.au/

Contact Email:
miltech@bigpond.com

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2008-04-15 19:00

“Earth Month” Films at Dominican University in San Rafael

Submitted Sun, 2008-04-13 12:17 — hamzatula

During the month of April, Dominican University's Film Club will be screening documentary films about the environment. All films shown on Tuesday evenings at 7 PM in the Fanjeaux Dorm 1st floor Lounge (across the street from Dominican's library).

April 15 – Who Killed the Electric Car? - A real “murder mystery”. In the 1990’s, the auto industry tried to cure America’s addiction to oil by introducing electric cars? Why didn’t it work?

April 22 – The End of Suburbia: Oil Depletion and the Collapse of the American Dream - As oil gets ever more expensive and scarce, what does it mean for the future of the American lifestyle and society? Are today’s suburbs destined to become the slums of tomorrow?

April 29 – The Power of Community – Learn how Cuba survived potential meltdown after the Soviet Union collapsed. An inspiring lesson on overcoming obstacles by adapting lifestyle to changing resource realities.

Come see one or all!!

Event title:
“Earth Month” Films at Dominican University in San Rafael

Start:
2008-04-15 19:00 (Calendar)

End:
2008-04-29 19:00

Contact Email:
hamzatula@yahoo.com

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2008-04-05 09:00

Residential Greenroofing Class

Submitted Sun, 2008-03-30 04:31 — plunsfo

Learn how to design/build a greenroof from materials to installation through this class through Portland Community College.

Taught by Greg Haines, Principal, Ecoroofs Everywhere, LLC.

Held over seven Saturdays from April 5th to May 17th. 9:00am - 12:00 pm.
This is the only class where you can learn to design/build a greenroof from material selection to waterproofing and installation. It's just once a year. Learn an increasingly valuable and marketable skillset.

Cost is $100, (including the $25.00 class registration fee.)

The class is suitable for homeowners, designers, architects, contractors, and students.

PCC registration website

Event title:
Residential Greenroofing Class

Start:
2008-04-05 09:00 (Calendar)

End:
2008-05-17 12:00

Event Website:
http://www.portlandonline.com/index.cfm?event_id=32881&cal=DisplayEvent&c=30009&year=2008&modefrom=month&month=3&arrowbutton=%3E