Current Events

The world is now investing twice as much in clean energy as in fossil fuels According to the International Energy Agency, the world now invests almost twice as much in clean energy as it does in fossil fuels. Investment in solar PV now surpasses all other generation technologies combined. However, there are major imbalances in investment, and “Emerging Market and Developing Economies” (EMDE) outside China account for only around 15% of global clean energy spending. Meeting the COP28 goals will require a doubling of clean energy investment by 2030 worldwide, and a quadrupling in EMDE outside China. They conclude that […]

by Susanna Brinnon  Sat, Aug 9 at 2:06 PM On Tuesday August 5, 2025, Fayetteville’s City Council voted 5 to 1 to quietly push through a new citywide recycling program. There were no public meetings, discussions, or even announcements, except for two Council sessions in June and July. The change was backed by the Mayor and the Environmental Director, and might not be a bad idea — except that the current system had been hailed nationwide as a model for others to follow, and the new system leads to more contamination: the items we thought we had recycled may instead […]

Upcoming potluck Sunday Aug 17 – 6:00 pm Omni Center 3274 N. Lee Ave, Fayetteville Lovely group of friends who want to include YOU!

https://www.acoaction.org NWA Action Group – Arkansas Renters United – meets this Sunday Sun Aug 17 – 1:00 pm – Omni Center in Fayetteville If you rent, you need to be here. Thousands of Arkansans will lose their health coverage, SNAP and housing. Public schools will lose more funding. It’s time to organize and fight back. We are organizing events to take place here in Arkansas during August. In September, we will organize events in the state AND take folks to participate in events in Washington, DC. Arkansas Community Organization (ACO) can take five people each week in September to DC. If you […]

Hey Neighbor! You’re invited to the New Beginnings Market Stand Tuesdays, 5-8pm 704 S Washington Ave, Fayetteville Garden produce and occasional crafted items for sale To support the New Beginnings Neighborhood Your support of our garden market and program helps New Beginnings develop neighborhoods that end chronic homelessness.

Sat August 16 – 1:00 pm – Good Shepherd Lutheran Indivisible NWA hosts We the People’s Town Hall on Saturday, August 16, 1:00 pm-3:00 pm at Alton Center, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 2925 Old Missouri Rd, Fayetteville, AR 72703.

https://www.acoaction.org Thousands of Arkansans will lose their health coverage, SNAP and housing. Public schools will lose more funding. It’s time to organize and fight back. We are organizing events to take place here in Arkansas during August. In September, we will organize events in the state AND take folks to participate in events in Washington, DC. Arkansas Community Organization (ACO) can take five people each week in September to DC. If you would like to get involved in our fight back campaign, please respond to this email or call us at (501) 376-7151 x 1. Let’s push back, stop the cuts and […]

Tuesday Aug 12 – 7:00 pm at Omni Center Because of the sad fate of the Folk School, Jack’s Open Mic will be playing at Omni this week. And maybe for awhile. Jack’s fans know he is a legendary voice and an amazing song writer. Sure glad to welcome him and all who love him to Omni.