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Published in 2012
Watch this 30 second video on global average temperature change over the past 120 years.
http://www.nasa.gov/topics/earth/features/2011-temps.html
Pretty powerful….and quite rapid! Let’s all do our part to reduce emissions. Now. No excuses.
Published in 2012
Found something very unique and very cool on Grist today. Thought I would share it :-)
Enjoy-
Hannah Hutchins
Published in 2012
SUSTAINABLE TUESDAYSGanawendakamigaa endaso-niizho-giizhigak
You’re invited!
The new year is bringing an exciting, community-centered initiative to Bemidji and we need you!
Our Mission:
We will draw upon the strengths of the diversity in our region to create a sustainable Bemidji community
When: On Tuesday evenings, from 6 to 8 pm, “Sustainable Tuesdays” will feature a variety of discussions and local voices, diverse perspectives, documentaries, and hands-on learning opportunities that connect our beautiful, vibrant community.
Where: The Rail River Folk School, 303 Railroad St. SW Bemidji, MN, just across the downtown bridge and to the left.
The first month’s theme will focus on Waste, a topic that we all deal with on a daily basis.
What is it? Where does it go? How can we reduce it?
Tea, coffee, and snacks provided!
Here’s our January line-up:
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Tuesday, January 10th: Opening Launch! The first evening will introduce the program, establish our goals, and feature a local panel of speakers that will discuss their diverse perspectives on sustainability and answer questions from the audience. The panel will include: Tom Goldtooth, Indigenous Environmental Network Executive Director Mayana Rice, Joint Planning Board’s Administrative Planner Laurie Desiderato, BSU Professor of Psychology Michael Schumacher, local farmer Brent Sicard, Lueken’s Store Director |
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Tuesday, January 17th: Movie Night! Come for popcorn and watch, “Garbage!,” a riveting documentary that examines our American waste-stream. After the movie, we’ll talk trash and share ideas and tips to reduce one’s garbage footprint at home.
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Tuesday, January 24th: Café Night! Mix with local resources and sit down to discuss new ideas relating to different waste issues including: Steve Strasser, Habitat Restore Manager: Building Supplies Eric Pouilot, BSU Student: Compost/Organics Brandy Toft, Leech Lake Air Quality: Compost/Burn Barrel Josh Burnham, Vermiculture Entrepeneur: Worm Composting |
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Tues, Jan. 31st: Waste Expert Panel! Come find out the dirt from local authorities and ask questions about what happens to our waste after we’re through with it in Bemidji and Beltrami County: Mike Albrecht, Waste Management Office Manager Todd Anderson, City of Bemidji Water & Sewer Superintendent Bill Patnaude, Beltrami County Environmental Services Director |
This program is in partnership with the MN GreenCorps, the Indigenous Environmental Network, Rail River Folk School and BSU’s Sustainability Office
For more information contact:
Brett Cease, 755-3765, bcease@bemidjistate.edu
Simone Senogles, 751-4967, simone@ienearth.org
"We must strive to become good ancestors."
~ Ralph Nader