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Register for the Impacts of Climate Change on Horticulture symposium to be held in Providence on October 4, jointly sponsored by CA-CP, Cornell University and the American Society for Horticultural Science. Contact Jennifer Andrews at 603-422-6464 x103 to register, or go to the brochure for more info.
The national Race to Stop Global Warming series is now in eight cities! This autumn, folks in the Northeast will have two chances to show their support for climate change solutions at this fabulous family event: in Boston on September 14 and in New York City on October 15. Whether you’re a runner, walker or moral supporter, you can get more information at http://www.raceto stopglobalwarming.org.
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Clean Air-Cool Planet is pleased to be partnering with SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY-ESF) and the New York State Energy Research & Development Authority (NYSERDA) to co-sponsor a one-day meeting at SUNY-ESF on Friday, Sept. 19th to explore the feasibility of creating a statewide Energy Conservation-Global Warming Consortium.
The meeting is expected to attract around 75 academic and institutional staff, state agency, and NGO representatives. Presentations and discussion will cover ongoing research activity related to energy and global warming, the state of curriculums on those topics at the secondary school and undergraduate levels and in community related programs, as well as energy extension/institutional practice programs, with input from state agencies, NGO’s and representatives of leading campuses. More information is available at www.esf.edu/outreach/pd/PDGlobal.htm.
 The Race is an innovative response to the critically important challenge of increasing climate change education and awareness with a USTAF-certified and chip timed 8k run and a 5k fitness walk plus a free Children's fun run, toddler trot and diaper dash. Proceeds go to Greenhouse Network (http://www.greenhousenet.org), whose mission is to unite business, government, students and citizens in the effort to stabilize the climate.
NEW this year, local groups can raise money for their own environmental, educational or social justice group via pledges (click on "Help your organization" on the RTSGW website for more information). Form a team of 2 or more!
Go to http://www.racetostopglobalwarming.org to get more information or to register for either event.
This symposium will be the first of its kind to focus on implications of climate change and increasing atmospheric carbon dioxide for the important fruit, vegetable, and ornamental horticulture industries. The meeting will bring together climate scientists, horticultural researchers, Extension educators, and representatives from public gardens, environmental and gardening groups, and horticultural businesses. Invited speakers include leading authorities on climate change, plant responses to greenhouse gases and climate, and development of educational and “citizen science” programs.
This will be an opportunity to review the current state of knowledge, identify research and education priorities, and encourage stakeholder involvement in climate change issues. To register, contact jandrews@cleanair-coolplanet.org. View the brochure here [PDF, 237 KB]
The national Green Buildings open house will be held on Saturday, October 4, from 10:00am to 4:00pm. Take advantage of this great opportunity to visit homes near you and get inspiration and new ideas for your own! The Open House is a chance to see examples of renewable energy and green building technologies first hand; it is part of the American Solar Energy society's national Solar Tour. See our website or www.NESEA.org for updates on locations in your area.
Bioneers Northeast will educate, inspire and equip participants with practical solutions for our most pressing environmental and social challenges. This conference welcomes all citizens, including professionals and students, to focus on issues of sustainability such as climate protection, biodiversity, food systems and culture. Programming will include a Sustainability Fair, local workshops, and a daily satellite telecast of keynote presenters from the 14th annual Bioneers conference in San Rafael California (www.bioneers.org). Informal activities include a "Bioneers Cafe", Resource room, Saturday night reception, and Sunday field trips.
Daily admission cost is $12 for students and $25 non-students (student scholarships are available). Visit the conference web-site at www.sustainableunh.unh.edu/bioneers_evnt.htm for the full agenda and registration form. Questions? Contact Leigh Dunkelberger, UNH Office of Sustainability Programs, 603.862.5039 or leighd@unh.edu. Early bird registration ends September 19th!
Gather with others for “an interfaith service of repentance and renewal,” at the United Nations in New York on November 12. To be held in the context of U.S. rejection of the Kyoto Protocol and continued place as the world’s most prolific emitter of climate-altering greenhouse gases, the service will aim to “ask the world for forgiveness…call upon the United States to rejoin the community of nations seeking solutions…visit diplomatic missions of the nations most affected...and rededicate [participants] to faithful stewardship of the earth.” To participate or to get more information, contact Kate Stevens at songline50@aol.com.
The Cambridge Climate Calendar—listings of events, conferences, lectures, activism, and resources for the environment and climate in New England. Visit the Calendar website at: http://tufts.edu/tci/Calendar.html.
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Saturday, October 4; Providence, RI