Transition Westminster/Arvada/Broomfield

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Comment by Margaret Emerson on March 14, 2012 at 11:48am

Have you seen the documentary "Gasland"? Would you like to?

WHEN: Wednesday, March 21, 7-9 pm at a private residence in Westminster

In this Oscar-nominated documentary, director Josh Fox journeys across America to examine the negative effects of natural-gas drilling, aka "fracking", from poisoned water sources to kitchen sinks that burst into flames to unhealthy animals and people.

Fracking is an oil and gas drilling technique that is very controversial because the practice is spreading throughout the Front Range, particularly north of Denver and east of I-25.

Come watch the documentary and engage in a brief discussion afterward with the group.

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This is a meeting of an ongoing discussion group called the that's open to new members. We will be discussing current events related to energy, the environment and the economy, and particularly how we feel about everything.

RSVP: email magsemerson@yahoo.com and I will give you the address and directions. You're welcome to come to this and future meetings.

This movie screening is at a private residence and due to space constraints, I'm limiting this event to 8 people total.

NO CHARGE. This is a free twice-monthly discussion group.

Comment by Donald Studinski on December 2, 2011 at 1:07pm

Homeowners in gas fracking areas ... suggested reading:

http://pubcit.typepad.com/clpblog/2011/11/fracking-mortgages-and-in...

Comment by Donald Studinski on October 15, 2011 at 7:51pm

Comment by Donald Studinski on October 15, 2011 at 7:36pm

oops, i should have mentioned, that last post was by user:

frobn, not by Chris.

Comment by Donald Studinski on October 15, 2011 at 7:34pm

Just found this gem on ChrisMartenson.com:

He concludes:

Just keep reminding yourself: a mere three years after the financial industry nearly destroyed the planet, Wall Street is bigger and more profitable than ever while a tenth of the rest of us remain mired in unemployment. Even after nearly destroying the planet, virtually nothing has changed. That's the outrage, not a few folks with funny costumes or wacky slogans. Always keep in mind whose side you're on.

If you come across anyone still hung up on whether Occupy Wall Street has a coherent message, just show them that graph up there, and then show them this one.

Comment by Donald Studinski on October 15, 2011 at 6:59pm

I'm going to try to post this amazing video of a very eloquent young man who really gets what is happening.  We'll see if this works:

Comment by Donald Studinski on October 15, 2011 at 6:05pm

It Only Takes 20 Minutes To Shift The Blame

I'm going to try to post this picture.  I hope it works.  It's an image of the same NY Times article at 2 different times with the key sentence highlighted.  Please be aware:  main stream media is not your friend.

Check this out:

Yep...

Comment by Jessica Elaine Saunders on July 14, 2011 at 10:02am

Howdy again folks!

 

Here's an update on the biking event John Guffey's organizing in Estes Park later this summer... Please help get the word out and let's help get this off the ground!

 

Ride your bike to Estes Park on September 24, 2011, Moving Planet Day.  Stay the day or the weekend. On the 24th there will be numerous events in the area for visitors and locals alike.  Sustainable Estes Green Living Tour and Expo will be happening at the Rocky Mountain Park Inn.   Check out the booths and presentations that will be ongoing from 10:00 to 5:00.  Rocky Mountain National Park will have free admission in honor of "Public Lands Day".  The Autumn Gold Festival, a weekend event held annually in the town square, will feature bands, brats and beer.  "Running of the Bulls," a 5K fun run/walk and fundraiser for local non-profits will be held at 10:00 o'clock on Saturday morning.  This is a great weekend to be in Estes Park!

Comment by Adrienne Rosenberg on July 12, 2011 at 2:26pm

Hi Folks!

Woodbine invites you to our upcoming Permaculture Design Course.

What: Permaculture Design Course
When: September 9 - 22, 2011

Where: Woodbine Ecology Center, Sedalia, Colorado.

See http://www.woodbinecenter.org/visit for EXACT directions. All other search results may vary.

Description: Join us for a two-week intensive certificate course in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Learn how to design sustainable and regenerative systems that are in balance with the natural world. Based on the traditional Permaculture Design Course curriculum, this residential course will include permaculture ethics and principles, patterns and design, soil building, food forests, water harvesting, natural building, zero waste systems, community design, aquaculture, medicinal plants, mycology, alternative economics, watershed management, sustainable forestry, and much more.  The course will use a diversity of formats, including lecture, discussions, hands-on activities, field trips, and team design projects.

Incorporating Woodbine's commitment to indigenous values and sustainable communities, the course will also include sessions on traditional ecological knowledge, social and environmental justice, and indigenous permaculture.

Instructors: Pavlos Stavropoulos, Louise Benally, Robert Chanate, Jim Gibson, Mary O'Brien, and special guests.

Cost: $1,100 by May 31, 2011; $1,200 by July 31, 2011. $1,300 after August 1, 2011. Cost includes meals and lodging.

More information on registration, meals, lodging, Limited scholarships and worktrade opportunities, and more go to http://www.woodbinecenter.org/pdc2011

Contact: info@woodbinecenter.org or call 303.380.7984

Comment by Donald Studinski on May 15, 2011 at 10:12am

http://www.nytimes.com/gwire/2011/05/11/11greenwire-usda-looks-to-a...

 

begin quote, bolded portions were not bolded in original article:

While the agency's draft environmental assessment of the modified corn found the crop unlikely to pose a plant pest risk, prompting USDA to seek deregulation, the agency also noted that many corn varieties on the market match Monsanto's strain in their water use.

"The reduced yield [trait] does not exceed the natural variation observed in regionally-adapted varieties of conventional corn," the report says, adding that "Equally comparable varieties produced through conventional breeding techniques are readily available in irrigated corn production regions."

Given the slight improvements made by the corn, the agency does not project that approving the variety would cause an increase in corn cultivation. Last year, U.S. farmers planted some 86.4 million acres of corn, 86 percent of which was genetically engineered to grant resistance to insects and weedkillers.

end quote

 

Don's Editorial comment:  Our government (USDA), yet again, shows complete disregard for our food safety.  In this case, we are going to allow, unregulated, a GMO corn (introducing unknown environmental risks) that provides NO ADDED VALUE over naturally developed corn varieties!  Score Monsanto.

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