A new video by 350.org highlights the actions taken on October 24, 2009 an international day of climate action to draw attention to the rising level of CO2 in the atmosphere linked to global warming.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Thursday, October 22, 2009
October 24th: International Day of Climate Action
The organization 350.org is promoting Saturday, October 24th, as an International Day of Climate Action. According to their website, http://www.350.org, they are "calling on people around the world to organize an action on October 24 incorporating the number 350 at an iconic place in their community, and then upload a photo of their event to 350.org website."
350.org is an international campaign dedicated to building a movement to unite the world around solutions to the climate crisis—the solutions that science and justice demand. Their mission is to inspire the world to rise to the challenge of the climate crisis—to create a new sense of urgency and of possibility for our planet.
Their focus is on the number 350—as in parts per million, the level scientists have identified as the safe upper limit for CO2 in our atmosphere. But 350 is more than a number—it's a symbol of where we need to head as a planet.
Policy Innovations, a publication of the Carnegie Council, has an online article about the International Day of Climate Action you might be interested in reading.
350.org is an international campaign dedicated to building a movement to unite the world around solutions to the climate crisis—the solutions that science and justice demand. Their mission is to inspire the world to rise to the challenge of the climate crisis—to create a new sense of urgency and of possibility for our planet.
Their focus is on the number 350—as in parts per million, the level scientists have identified as the safe upper limit for CO2 in our atmosphere. But 350 is more than a number—it's a symbol of where we need to head as a planet.
Policy Innovations, a publication of the Carnegie Council, has an online article about the International Day of Climate Action you might be interested in reading.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Cap and Trade Featured at Economic Forum
The next Economic Forum, entitled “Cap & Trade – An Examination of Economics & the Environment” will feature a discussion of both the benefits and threats of The American Clean Energy and Security Act, better known as Cap & Trade. The Economic Forum is set for Tuesday, November 3rd beginning at 7:00 a.m. in the Radisson Center. Keynote speakers include Peter Taglia of Clean Wisconsin and Brian Rude of Dairyland Power Cooperative with University of Wisconsin – La Crosse Political Science Professor Joe Heim serving as moderator.
Breakfast begins at 7:00 a.m. on November 3rd with the program beginning at 7:30 a.m. and concluding by 8:45 a.m. Cost is $20 per person. To register, please fill out and return the registration form with your payment by Friday, October 30th.
Breakfast begins at 7:00 a.m. on November 3rd with the program beginning at 7:30 a.m. and concluding by 8:45 a.m. Cost is $20 per person. To register, please fill out and return the registration form with your payment by Friday, October 30th.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Green Fund Proposal Applications Due October 30th
The Green Fund was proposed by students and passed in a student referendum in the spring of 2008 by a vote of 2222 to 275. It is a reserve funded by a $5 segregated fee levied each semester to every student. This yields about $80,000 per year.
Applications for projects funded by this money are collected and reviewed by the Joint Committee on Environmental Sustainability, then forwarded to the Student Association Apportionment Committee, and then proposed for final approval by the Student Senate.
Students, faculty, and staff are all encouraged to propose projects and funding from the Green Fund. We value innovation and cooperation. Greening UW-L is something we must do together.
To find out more go to: http://www.uwlax.edu/sustainability/html/green-fund.htm
Applications for projects funded by this money are collected and reviewed by the Joint Committee on Environmental Sustainability, then forwarded to the Student Association Apportionment Committee, and then proposed for final approval by the Student Senate.
Students, faculty, and staff are all encouraged to propose projects and funding from the Green Fund. We value innovation and cooperation. Greening UW-L is something we must do together.
To find out more go to: http://www.uwlax.edu/sustainability/html/green-fund.htm
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Rally at UW-L's Coal-fired Power Plant
There will be a rally to show support for moving UW-L's coal-fired power plant to biomass for an alternative fuel source. You can read more about this issue at the Sierra Club's Moving Campuses Beyond Coal website. Please come and show your support.
Tuesday, September 29
3:00 p.m.
UW-L power plant
At the corner of Pine Street and East Avenue North on the UW-L campus.
Tuesday, September 29
3:00 p.m.
UW-L power plant
At the corner of Pine Street and East Avenue North on the UW-L campus.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
$860,000 in Grant Funding Available for 2010 Research Projects
This comes to us via Ingrid Kelley (608.238.8276, x136), Program Manager, Focus on Energy, Environmental and Economic Research and Development Program.
Wisconsin's Focus on Energy Environmental and Economic Research and Development Program (EERD) is pleased to announce $860,000 in grant funding available for 2010 research projects that study the environmental and economic impacts of electricity and natural gas use in Wisconsin. EERD is looking for projects that study the environmental or economic impacts of:
Wisconsin's Focus on Energy Environmental and Economic Research and Development Program (EERD) is pleased to announce $860,000 in grant funding available for 2010 research projects that study the environmental and economic impacts of electricity and natural gas use in Wisconsin. EERD is looking for projects that study the environmental or economic impacts of:
- Renewable energy or energy efficiency initiatives
- Biomass energy production and use to offset electric generation and/or natural gas
- Climate change in Wisconsin due to electricity or natural gas use
- Impact of existing fossil fuel-fired electric power generation on PM 2.5 levels in Wisconsin
Any research organization with a project relevant to Wisconsin can apply for a grant. The EERD Research Forum will evaluate proposals and make funding recommendations. We expect to announce funded projects in January 2010.
Prospective applicants must submit an Intent to Propose form by October 8, 2009 and those invited to submit a full proposal must send it electronically by 12 p.m. on November 11, 2009. The 2010 Request for Proposals, Intent to Prose form and other information can be found on the Focus on Energy website.
Monday, July 6, 2009
Visit a Farmers Market This Summer
In the La Crosse area we are fortunate to have a number of farmers markets going strong throughout the week during the summer and early fall months. At each market you'll find a wide variety of in-season produce, flowers, plants and craft items for sale at very reasonable prices. Supporting local farmers and gardeners by buying their products brings you closer to the food you eat...and that's a good thing.
Remember to bring your reusable shopping bags or a backpack with you to take home everything that you purchase. You get bonus points for walking or riding your bike to and from the farmers market nearest you. Here's a list of farmers markets in southwest Wisconsin. Plan to check one out this week if you haven't already.
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