Welcome to the NSP in Maryland - an organization of spiritual and secular folks igniting a culture of love and peace, generosity and justice. Our national web site is Climate Change Action, Winter 2009-2010
Tues Nov 10- Sat Nov 14 – Showings of video “Coal Country” a stunning documentary of the horrors of our major source of electricity. Sponsored nationwide by the Sierra Club. Search for local event here.
Nov 10 and Continuing - Large-Scale Color Photo Exhibit "Earth Under Fire" at the American Association for the Advancement of Science, 1200 New York Ave NW,Wash, DC 20005
“Climate Change in Our World” is an exhibit of large-scale color photographs by Gary Braasch, from his book Earth Under Fire: How Global Warming is Changing the World, Companion exhibit for kids, parents and school groups, “How We Know About Our Changing Climate” will highlight how scientists learn about climate change and include kids taking action, in the films “Young Voices on Climate Change.” Info here.
Sun. Nov 15, 3 PM The Earth Forum, "Climate Chaos: Your Health at Risk" in Columbia MD - Dr. Cindy Parker of John Hopkins Univ. How climate threatens your health, the health of the earth, and what can be done. Author wrote outstanding book: "Climate Chaos: Your Health at Risk, What You Can Do to Protect Yourself and Your Family" First Presbyterian Church of Howard County is located at 9325 Presbyterian Circle just off the Rt. 108 and Rt. 29 - Directions here. - Flier here.
Thurs, Nov 19, 2009, 2:15 p.m. - 1:20 p.m. “Climate Change, Air Quality and Human Health” ( Flyer) Speaker: Patrick Kinney , Ph.D. part of The Risk Sciences and Public Policy Institute Fall 2009 Seminar Series, Bloomberg School of Public Health, 615 N. Wolfe Street, Baltimore Md Room W4030 . Lunch will be served Directions here.
Thurs, Nov 19, 6 - 8:30 PM, 'Introduction to Solar Energy Systems' in Baltimore - Jeff Blankman of Sunnyside Solar will answer your questions on practical aspects of getting started with photovoltaic or solar thermal systems in the home or office. He is also an expert in energy efficiency analysis. Also CHERYL WADE, solar energy advocate and co-owner of the solar-powered Mill Valley Garden Center (which takes the locally grown concept to a new level). She will discuss opportunities and barriers with net metering: selling excess energy back to the grid. Questions & Answers, light fare. Free of charge. $5 optional contribution appreciated. Sponsored by the Baltimore Climate Action Network: www.baltimoreclimate.org. Mill Valley Gene
Sun, Nov 22, 2009 4:30-6:30 PM "Power Companies’ Dirty Plans for Maryland - Help Stop New Coal Power in Our State" - Balt Green Forum at Maryland Presbyterian Church, 1105 Providence Road, Towson, MD 21286 This presentation will begin with a showing of “Coal Country,” a film that tells of the dramatic struggle around coal mining in Appalachia. Coal is mined more cheaply than ever, and nationwide demand for electricity generated from burning this fuel is rising. However, what results from this process is chemical-filled air and water, as well as the destruction of an ancient mountain range. After the film, attendees will have the opportunity to hear about power companies’ plans to build new power lines through Maryland to import dirty electricity from coal from Appalachia and how they can help in the fight against these projects directions here.
Tues Dec 1, 2009 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Down with King Coal: Rally for a clean energy revolution in Maryland. Where: Preston Gardens Park (Corner of St. Paul & Saratoga, across from Mercy Hospital) 308 St Paul Pl., Baltimore, MD 21202 Info and sign up here and info here.
CLIMATE ACTION RESOURCES
Chesapeake Climate Action Network site -see this site for cutting edge local MD-VA-DC climate activism and climate activism news atwww.chesapeakeclimate.org/blog/.
Local Climate Action/Climate Change groups:
Baltimore - www.baltimoreclimate.org
Greenbelt - www.greenbeltclimateaction.com/
Howard County - www.hococlimatechange.org
Transition Towns DC area group and Maryland groups - http://ecolocity.ning.com/ http://transitionmaryland.ning.com/
National Climate Change Groups
www.wecansolveit.org
www.1sky.org/
www.focusthenation.org
Transitions Towns - www.transitiontowns.org/ &http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transition_Towns
Greater Washington Interfaith Power and Light - www.gwipl.org/has many great climate change resources and a local calendar here
Simplicity Matters Earth Institute (SMEI) calendar is here . Also Bethesda, Howard County and Baltimore Sunday Forums
EVERY TUES - Radio and TV on Climate Change
10 to 11 AM - Earthbeat with Mike Tidewell & Daphne Wisham WFMW 89.3 FM DC www.earthbeatradio.org - listen online atwww.wpfw.org/
9pm ON TV - "The Green" on Sundance - Info:http://www.sundancechannel.com/thegreen#/homePage
Sun. Nov 15, 3 PM The Earth Forum, "Climate Chaos: Your Health at Risk" in Columbia MD - Dr. Cindy Parker of John Hopkins Univ. How climate threatens your health, the health of the earth, and what can be done. Author wrote outstanding book: "Climate Chaos: Your Health at Risk, What You Can Do to Protect Yourself and Your Family" First Presbyterian Church of Howard County is located at 9325 Presbyterian Circle just off the Rt. 108 and Rt. 29 - Directions here. - Flier here.
Thurs, Nov 19, 2009, 2:15 p.m. - 1:20 p.m. “Climate Change, Air Quality and Human Health” ( Flyer) Speaker: Patrick Kinney , Ph.D. part of The Risk Sciences and Public Policy Institute Fall 2009 Seminar Series, Bloomberg School of Public Health, 615 N. Wolfe Street, Baltimore Md Room W4030 . Lunch will be served Directions here.
Thurs, Nov 19, 6 - 8:30 PM, 'Introduction to Solar Energy Systems' in Baltimore - Jeff Blankman of Sunnyside Solar will answer your questions on practical aspects of getting started with photovoltaic or solar thermal systems in the home or office. He is also an expert in energy efficiency analysis. Also CHERYL WADE, solar energy advocate and co-owner of the solar-powered Mill Valley Garden Center (which takes the locally grown concept to a new level). She will discuss opportunities and barriers with net metering: selling excess energy back to the grid. Questions & Answers, light fare. Free of charge. $5 optional contribution appreciated. Sponsored by the Baltimore Climate Action Network: www.baltimoreclimate.org. Mill Valley Gene
Sun, Nov 22, 2009 4:30-6:30 PM "Power Companies’ Dirty Plans for Maryland - Help Stop New Coal Power in Our State" - Balt Green Forum at Maryland Presbyterian Church, 1105 Providence Road, Towson, MD 21286 This presentation will begin with a showing of “Coal Country,” a film that tells of the dramatic struggle around coal mining in Appalachia. Coal is mined more cheaply than ever, and nationwide demand for electricity generated from burning this fuel is rising. However, what results from this process is chemical-filled air and water, as well as the destruction of an ancient mountain range. After the film, attendees will have the opportunity to hear about power companies’ plans to build new power lines through Maryland to import dirty electricity from coal from Appalachia and how they can help in the fight against these projects directions here.
Tues Dec 1, 2009 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Down with King Coal: Rally for a clean energy revolution in Maryland. Where: Preston Gardens Park (Corner of St. Paul & Saratoga, across from Mercy Hospital) 308 St Paul Pl., Baltimore, MD 21202 Info and sign up here and info here.
CLIMATE ACTION RESOURCES
Chesapeake Climate Action Network site -see this site for cutting edge local MD-VA-DC climate activism and climate activism news atwww.chesapeakeclimate.org/blog/.
Local Climate Action/Climate Change groups:
Baltimore - www.baltimoreclimate.org
Greenbelt - www.greenbeltclimateaction.com/
Howard County - www.hococlimatechange.org
Transition Towns DC area group and Maryland groups - http://ecolocity.ning.com/ http://transitionmaryland.ning.com/
National Climate Change Groups
www.wecansolveit.org
www.1sky.org/
www.focusthenation.org
Transitions Towns - www.transitiontowns.org/ &http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transition_Towns
Greater Washington Interfaith Power and Light - www.gwipl.org/has many great climate change resources and a local calendar here
Simplicity Matters Earth Institute (SMEI) calendar is here . Also Bethesda, Howard County and Baltimore Sunday Forums
EVERY TUES - Radio and TV on Climate Change
10 to 11 AM - Earthbeat with Mike Tidewell & Daphne Wisham WFMW 89.3 FM DC www.earthbeatradio.org - listen online atwww.wpfw.org/
9pm ON TV - "The Green" on Sundance - Info:http://www.sundancechannel.com/thegreen#/homePage
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