Happenings!
40th Earth Day!
".... By the 40th Earth Day on April 22nd, we, the people of Massachusetts, aim to replace Beacon Hill's electricity demand (100,000 kWh) for a full day while creating good jobs and reducing pollution.
Through our actions we challenge the State Legislature to clean up our electricity grid within ten years. And, we call on Congress to immediately enact clean energy jobs legislation that puts a price on carbon pollution....." more ...
Cambridge to host 3rd Climate Congress
A third Climate Congress will be held on Saturday, March 6, 2010, from 9am to noon, in City Hall. The Climate Congress is open to the public. The main aim will be for delegates to unite on specific recommendations for City action. The Congress will use the opportunity to decide on whether to accept a final report on proposals and to bring the new citizen action teams together.During the second Climate Congress, 75 delegates convened to develop
recommendations to the city for addressing climate change, but also organize and develop citizen generated solutions. Highlights from the second congress include:
- The Congress discussed priorities among the proposals in the Draft Report. Several common themes emerged and these will be documented in the final report of the Congress.
- Delegates formed action teams to work in specific areas: outreach, resilience, solar and other renewables, process for future climate emergency response (drafting), protection of trees and natural resources, building efficiency, and measurement . Several of these groups have already agreed to meet again. (If you are interested in participating in any of these groups contact Joanna Herlihy <joanna_herlihy@yahoo.com>)
- Recommendations for climate emergency response by the City were considered and received broad support. However, there were questions about the specifics and report structure, that required more time to consider. Those present unanimously agreed to meet again for a third session to address those questions.
The Green Economy Conference
Advancing Green Technology, Green Businesses & Brands, Green Jobs & Sustainability Into New England’s Multicultural Markets
On behalf of The Green Economy Conference Advisory Board, I am writing to invite your organization to support The Green Economy Conference to be held on May 11, 2010 in Boston. This conference offers a new direction for green economy and green-related forums.
If you are a Green Economy market leader in New England or looking to become one, this conference offers a variety of sponsorship opportunities that will fit your marketing and business needs. Receive valuable exposure among key cross-industry decision-makers in an environment designed to foster sustainable green economy relationships, partnerships and new business opportunities.
If you are a Green Economy market leader in New England or looking to become one, this conference offers a variety of sponsorship opportunities that will fit your marketing and business needs. Receive valuable exposure among key cross-industry decision-makers in an environment designed to foster sustainable green economy relationships, partnerships and new business opportunities.
The Green Economy Conference is an opportunity for leading thinkers and doers from diverse sectors, disciplines, and perspectives to join together for the first time in an engaging and informative structured conversation to foster sustainable green economy relationships in New England. The goal is to transform and successfully stimulate the local green economy and promote sustainability in New England.
Sponsorship of The Green Economy Conference provides a marketing, networking, and speaking platform to leverage your organization’s stature in the New England Green Economy community.
Become recognized as a key player in New England’s Green Economy. For more information pertaining to sponsoring The Green Economy Conference, contact Crystal Adeline Johnson at 857.251.2127, Jacqui Conrad at 617.267.0234 or email
greeneconomyconference@gmail.com. We also welcome the opportunity to meet with you to discuss sponsorship opportunities.
Weatherizing Your Home for Ultimate Savings
When: Tue, January 12, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Where: Main Cambridge Public Library, 449 Broadway (
map)
Description: Weatherizing Your Home for Ultimate Energy Savings, presented by the Massachusetts Municipal Association in conjunction with the Cambridge Energy Alliance, is a free energy seminar stressing the importance of reducing heat usage by providing do-it-yourself sealing techniques, tips on hiring a contractor for in-depth alterations, and resources for home audits and financing alterations. Come learn about:
* Air sealing and insulation as the most cost-effective investment for reducing home energy costs
* Programmable thermostats, CFL's, low-flow showerheads
* Rebates and grants to reduce the cost of home alterations and appliance purchases
* Energy Star ratings as an indicator of product energy efficiency
* MassSave home energy audits, enhanced audits, and the weatherization assistance program
Refreshments will be served and . Come visit the new public library building, an example of the City of Cambridge's commitment to energy efficiency. To register for the event, sign up at:
Awakening the Dreamer,
Changing the Dream
SYMPOSIUM
Where On Earth Are We Going?
What Can We Do About It?
Cambridge Community Center
5 Callendar St,
Cambridge MA
Sunday, July 12th, 2009
1:00-4:00pm
Come and discover new opportunities to make a real difference in accelerating the emergence of an environmentally sustainable, spiritually fulfilling, and socially just human presence on this planet.
We will explore these questions together:
- Where Are We? – examines our environmental, social, and personal well-being
- How Did We Get Here? – traces the causes that led to our current imbalance
- What's Possible for the Future? – explores new ways of relating with each other and with the Earth; illustrates the broad global movement for change
- Where Do We Go from Here? – considers the role we want to play in the world and our personal and collective impact
The Symposium uses inspiring short films and video clips, information from some of the world’s most respected scientists and thinkers, the insights and wisdom of indigenous peoples, and dynamic group interactions to allow participants to gain new insight into our world view and create opportunities to shape and change the direction of our life on this planet.
The Symposium will be held by Mass Climate Summer (an offshoot of Massachusetts Power Shift) in conjunction with the Cambridge Energy Alliance. The discussion will be led by Sally Sharrow and Mark Cabral.
For more information visit:
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