Here is Local 20/20’s latest Resilience Review column in the Port Townsend Leader published in the 6/5/19 edition (thank you, Leader!).
By Tom Engel.
Don’t know what to think about climate change? President Trump says “Something’s changing and it’ll change back again”. The UN says that Earth has 10 years to avert climate change catastrophe. Who should you believe? How … Read the rest
Beyond Waste Potluck – Local 20/20 Tues June 11th:
Please join Local 20/20’s Beyond Waste Action Group for an informal potluck/meeting. We focus on issues relating to food waste, composting, recycling, reduction of garbage and other waste related topics. We would especially like to invite those of you who may be interested in finding out more about the Beyond Waste … Read the rest
Climate on Tap – Create a Climate for Change! – Mon June 3rd:
Finnriver Farm and Cidery in Chimacum is hosting a monthly series, “Climate on Tap”, to provide information as well as actions you can take to create a climate for change. The series is co-sponsored by Local 20/20 Climate Action and Jefferson County Public Health. The series is … Read the rest
Climate on Tap – Create a Climate for Change! – Mon June 3rd:
Finnriver Farm and Cidery in Chimacum is hosting a monthly series, “Climate on Tap”, to provide information as well as actions you can take to create a climate for change. The series is co-sponsored by Local 20/20 Climate Action and Jefferson County Public Health. The series is … Read the rest
Introduction to Biochar Production & Use – Mon May 20th:
The potential of biochar to heal the earth has led Francesco Tortorici to promote its uses and benefits to farmers, orchardists and students as soil amendment, as well as for the purpose of environmental cleanup. With his wife Joan, he created Olympic Biochar, a business that produces locally made biochar. … Read the rest
Meaningful Movies: “How to Let Go of the World” – Mon May 13th *New*”
In How to Let Go of the World and Love All the Things Climate Can’t Change, Oscar Nominated director Josh Fox continues in his deeply personal style, investigating climate change – the greatest threat our world has ever known. Traveling to 12 countries on 6 … Read the rest
Here is Local 20/20’s latest Resilience Review column in the Port Townsend Leader published in the 5/9/19 edition, by David Thielk.
In January, and then again in November of 2018 (off tourist season), the City of Port Townsend engineering department collected traffic frequency and speed information from dozens of locations in Port Townsend. At each location, they sampled over a … Read the rest
Climate Outreach Action Group – Thurs May 9th:
Want to help educate the community on what we all can do related to reducing our carbon footprint? Attend our monthly meeting to learn more about what is currently planned, and add your ideas to the mix! Meetings are generally on the second Thursday of the month, from 4:30-6:15 pm at the … Read the rest
Global Earth Repair Conference – May 3rd – May 6th (see full announcements for more related events)
The first of its kind, Global Earth Repair conference, plans to bring together 500-600 people on May 2-6th, 2019 (including shoulder events) in Port Townsend to commit to the vision of a thriving planet for our descendents seven generations from now, and to … Read the rest
Celebrate Earth Day Locally! Park the car, ride the bike, take a hike, have some fun. (photo by D.Seabrook)
Climate Change Preparation Action Group – Local 20/20 – Mon April 22nd:
The Local 20/20 Climate Change Preparation action group explores how climate change will impact Jefferson County, and what we can do as a community. Meetings are typicaly on the … Read the rest