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Virtual Climate Change Book Forum Climate Impacts of Covid 19

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Sunday June 7 – 1:30 pmon GoToMeeting link below!Welcome, All, to Climate Change Book Forum’s first virtual meeting!We will be looking at the impact of Covid 19:Alberto Torres will review general aspects of the virus that causes Covid-19, what policies different countries have implemented to control the spread of the disease and how those different strategies have worked. Setting the discussion for Shelley to address the social inequality aspects of this pandemic.  Shelley Buonaiuto will present on the disproportionate impact of Covid 19 on low income and People of Color.Richard Tiffany will talk about the impact of Covid 19 specifically on […]

It’s time to take action on climate change

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by RICHARD MASON Special to the Democrat-Gazette | December 8, 2019 at 1:53 a.m. The inhabitants of our planet cannot continue along the same path we are now treading. If we do, there will be such a reduction in the quality of life for the peoples on the earth that life for huge parts of the population will be at risk. But as the 16-year-old young lady from Sweden Greta Thunberg said, “Adults don’t care.” She’s right. As one reporter wrote about her address to the United Nations, “She called them a bunch of jerks.” As Greta said to that […]

Fayetteville Climate Strike2 !

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Friday Nov 29 – 11:00 am-1:00 pm – Courthouse Dickson & CollegeRight after Thanksgiving – more fun than Black Friday! Fridays for Future and Omni invite you to stand up for the planet at the next global climate strike. Bring posters and meet others who share your passion. We have many posters to share so bring your body and choose your favorite theme.

Zero Waste!

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Zero Waste! Isn’t Climate Change More Urgent Than Reducing My Garbage? I recently saw this picture of the Climate Change tidal wave looming over seemingly smaller issues. It seems futile to focus our time on anything other than climate change. But the truth is that these issues are almost all connected. Maybe reducing household waste can seem like a frivolous waste of time. But in fact, some of the most effective ways to reduce carbon emissions happen to be directly related to waste and our consumption patterns. 42% of US greenhouse gasses are from producing, processing, transporting and disposing of […]

Earth Strike Fayetteville

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Friday Sept 27 – noon-3:30 pm In coordination with the global Earth Strike organized by 350.org and many other climate action groups, including Greta Thunburg’s youth group. A great program of performers has already agreed to participate, and this will be an alternative for Fayettevillians who want a different option than Bikes Blues & BBQ (which is the same weekend). (Farmers Market folks tell us BBBBQ people don’t frequent the Square). More information will be coming soon, so put this on your calendar. Here’s what’s on the schedule now: BICYCLE RALLY & PEOPLE’S MARCH featuring GIANT PUPPETS, Parachutes for the […]

Arkansas Climate Accord

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After the conference stay for the Arkansas Climate Accord Sat April 27 – 4:30-8:00 pm – Good Shepherd Lutheran Hosted by Arkansas Citizens Climate League Be a part of the movement towards climate change solutions! Event is FREE – Donations cherished ALL are invited to participate in the Arkansas Climate Accord 2.0 – Bridges to Climate Solutions. Citizens Climate League will celebrate accomplishments, showcase our work,and raise some funds to send people to Washington DC to advocate for the only truly effective solution to climate change now on the table.

Drawdown Conference

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Drawdown Conference Saturday April 27 – 8:30 am-4:00 pm – Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Drawdown is a pragmatic, positive, solutions-based approach to dealing with climate change in local communities. It’s based on the best-selling book of solutions edited by Paul Hawken. The Green Building Council is sponsoring this powerful event and wants you to hear the good news.