Environmental and Animal Protection plus Vegetarian Events Calendars
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Environmental and Animal Protection plus Vegetarian Events Calendars
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Also see the Political Events Calendar for types of events not directly related to the above subject areas.
May 2012
| Event Start Date | Event |
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| 05/01/2012 | SPRING OF SUSTAINABILITY: Solutions for a Thriving World
Cultivating a Life of Inspired Action Trathen Heckman : Founding Director of Daily Acts Organization, Board President of Transition U.S. FREE teleseminar / webcast, 12-12:30pm PST To register, go to: http://bit.ly/springofsustainability2012 Spring of Sustainability (SoS) is the largest sustainability events program ever produced, lasting 3 months (March 26-June 22), and featuring over 100 top global leaders of sustainability from around the world. Registration and most events are free, and include teleseminars, webcasts and live events. Co-produced by The Shift Network and Sustainable World Coalition. info@swcoalition, 415/737-0235 |
| 05/02/2012 | SPRING OF SUSTAINABILITY: Solutions for a Thriving World
Intelligence as a Form of Alternative Energy John Trudell: Legendary Native American Rights Activist, Poet, Actor, Recording Artist FREE teleseminar / webcast, 12-12:30pm PST To register, go to: http://bit.ly/springofsustainability2012 Spring of Sustainability (SoS) is the largest sustainability events program ever produced, lasting 3 months (March 26-June 22), and featuring over 100 top global leaders of sustainability from around the world. Registration and most events are free, and include teleseminars, webcasts and live events. Co-produced by The Shift Network and Sustainable World Coalition. info@swcoalition, 415/737-0235 |
| 05/03/2012 | SPRING OF SUSTAINABILITY: Solutions for a Thriving World
Connected Globally, Engaging Locally: Wiser and the sustainability movement Peggy Duvette: Executive Director, WiserEarth FREE teleseminar / webcast, 12-12:30pm PST To register, go to: http://bit.ly/springofsustainability2012 Spring of Sustainability (SoS) is the largest sustainability events program ever produced, lasting 3 months (March 26-June 22), and featuring over 100 top global leaders of sustainability from around the world. Registration and most events are free, and include teleseminars, webcasts and live events. Co-produced by The Shift Network and Sustainable World Coalition. info@swcoalition, 415/737-0235 |
| 05/04/2012 | SPRING OF SUSTAINABILITY: Solutions for a Thriving World
Soil, Soul and Society Satish Kumar: Editor of Resurgence Magazine, Founder of Schumacher College FREE teleseminar / webcast, 12-12:30pm PST To register, go to: http://bit.ly/springofsustainability2012 Spring of Sustainability (SoS) is the largest sustainability events program ever produced, lasting 3 months (March 26-June 22), and featuring over 100 top global leaders of sustainability from around the world. Registration and most events are free, and include teleseminars, webcasts and live events. Co-produced by The Shift Network and Sustainable World Coalition. info@swcoalition, 415/737-0235 |
| 05/07/2012 | SPRING OF SUSTAINABILITY: Solutions for a Thriving World
Stirring It Up: How to Make Money and Save the World Gary Hirshberg: Chairman, President and CEO of Stonyfield Farm FREE teleseminar / webcast, 12-12:30pm PST To register, go to: http://bit.ly/springofsustainability2012 Spring of Sustainability (SoS) is the largest sustainability events program ever produced, lasting 3 months (March 26-June 22), and featuring over 100 top global leaders of sustainability from around the world. Registration and most events are free, and include teleseminars, webcasts and live events. Co-produced by The Shift Network and Sustainable World Coalition. info@swcoalition, 415/737-0235 |
| 05/08/2012 | Climate One at the Commonwealth Club presents "Steve Coll: ExxonMobil and American Power"
Two-time Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Steve Coll will discuss his investigation of ExxonMobil Corp, widely acknowledged as the most powerful private corporation in the United States. Steve Coll, President, New America Foundation; Former Washington Post Managing Editor; Author, Private Empire Date: Tuesday, May 8 Time: 5:30 p.m. check-in, 6:00 p.m. program, 7:00 p.m. reception Location: The Commonwealth Club, SF Club Office, 595 Market Street, San Francisco Cost: $20 standard, $12 members, $7 students (with valid ID) TICKETS: http://www.climate-one.org/upcoming-events/steve-coll-exxonmobil-and-american-power Visit our homepage! http://www.climate-one.org/ |
| 05/08/2012 | SPRING OF SUSTAINABILITY: Solutions for a Thriving World
More Fun - Less Stuff - Zero Waste Lifestyles Portia Sinnott: Founder of LITE Initiatives, Convener of Zero Waste Brain Trust, Public Speaker and Blogger FREE teleseminar / webcast, 12-12:30pm PST To register, go to: http://bit.ly/springofsustainability2012 Spring of Sustainability (SoS) is the largest sustainability events program ever produced, lasting 3 months (March 26-June 22), and featuring over 100 top global leaders of sustainability from around the world. Registration and most events are free, and include teleseminars, webcasts and live events. Co-produced by The Shift Network and Sustainable World Coalition. info@swcoalition, 415/737-0235 |
| 05/09/2012 | SPRING OF SUSTAINABILITY: Solutions for a Thriving World
Changing the Dream - What it will take to put humanity on a sustainable path Jon Symes: Program Development Director at the Pachamama Alliance, Activist, Educator Interviewed by Julia Butterfly Hill FREE teleseminar / webcast, 12-12:30pm PST To register, go to: http://bit.ly/springofsustainability2012 Spring of Sustainability (SoS) is the largest sustainability events program ever produced, lasting 3 months (March 26-June 22), and featuring over 100 top global leaders of sustainability from around the world. Registration and most events are free, and include teleseminars, webcasts and live events. Co-produced by The Shift Network and Sustainable World Coalition. info@swcoalition, 415/737-0235 |
| 05/10/2012 | CLEAN POWER HEALTHY COMMUNITIES CONFERENCE
May 10th, 2012 California Endowment Center, Oakland CA Visit our conference page for more info and to register! http://www.localcleanenergy.org/Clean-Power-Healthy-Communities-iii The Local Clean Energy Alliance is proud to announce the 3rd annual Clean Power, Healthy Communities Conference, where we promote a clean energy economy as a powerful way to address the economic development, employment, and health needs of Bay Area communities. With few prospects for a national plan to reduce greenhouse gases, local communities are leading the way to equitable, clean energy solutions. The San Francisco Bay Area, with its strong grassroots advocacy organizations and many renewable energy initiatives, is in a unique position to provide local clean energy leadership. Join advocates, stakeholders, decision makers, and entrepreneurs in promoting clean energy and healthy communities in the Bay Area. |
| 05/10/2012 | SPRING OF SUSTAINABILITY: Solutions for a Thriving World
Beyond Sustainability: Buckminster Fuller's Design Science David McConville: President of the Buckminster Fuller Institute, Co-Founder of the Elumenati, Creative Director of Worldviews Network FREE teleseminar / webcast, 12-12:30pm PST To register, go to: http://bit.ly/springofsustainability2012 Spring of Sustainability (SoS) is the largest sustainability events program ever produced, lasting 3 months (March 26-June 22), and featuring over 100 top global leaders of sustainability from around the world. Registration and most events are free, and include teleseminars, webcasts and live events. Co-produced by The Shift Network and Sustainable World Coalition. info@swcoalition, 415/737-0235 |
| 05/10/2012 | Urban Tree Ecology, with Arborist and Naturalist Ted Kipping.
Come learn about what trees are naturally adapted to and what we subject them to in our biologically depauperate urban environment. This talk will change the way you view the trees of San Francisco! Randall Museum Theater, 199 Museum Way, San Francisco CA 94114. 7:30-9 pm. For more information, go to www.sfns.org or contact Patrick Schlemmer at JKodiak@earthlink.net or (415) 225-3830. Free and open to everyone. |
| 05/11/2012 | SPRING OF SUSTAINABILITY: Solutions for a Thriving World
Rockin' The Road Less Travelled Rha Goddess: World Renowned Performance Artist, Activist and Social Entreprenuer FREE teleseminar / webcast, 12-12:30pm PST To register, go to: http://bit.ly/springofsustainability2012 Spring of Sustainability (SoS) is the largest sustainability events program ever produced, lasting 3 months (March 26-June 22), and featuring over 100 top global leaders of sustainability from around the world. Registration and most events are free, and include teleseminars, webcasts and live events. Co-produced by The Shift Network and Sustainable World Coalition. info@swcoalition, 415/737-0235 |
| 05/12/2012 | SPRING OF SUSTAINABILITY: Solutions for a Thriving World
AWAKENING THE DREAMER SYMPOSIUM- Live webcast To register, go to: http://bit.ly/springofsustainability2012 Spring of Sustainability (SoS) is the largest sustainability events program ever produced, lasting 3 months (March 26-June 22), and featuring over 100 top global leaders of sustainability from around the world. Registration and most events are free, and include teleseminars, webcasts and live events. Co-produced by The Shift Network and Sustainable World Coalition. info@swcoalition, 415/737-0235 |
| 05/14/2012 | SPRING OF SUSTAINABILITY: Solutions for a Thriving World
Change the World and Improve Your Personal Finances: Empowering Businesses that Share Your Values Rinaldo Brutoco: Founder and President of World Business Academy, Visionary, Writer, Change Agent FREE teleseminar / webcast, 12-12:30pm PST To register, go to: http://bit.ly/springofsustainability2012 Spring of Sustainability (SoS) is the largest sustainability events program ever produced, lasting 3 months (March 26-June 22), and featuring over 100 top global leaders of sustainability from around the world. Registration and most events are free, and include teleseminars, webcasts and live events. Co-produced by The Shift Network and Sustainable World Coalition. info@swcoalition, 415/737-0235 |
| 05/15/2012 | SPRING OF SUSTAINABILITY: Solutions for a Thriving World
The End of Growth: Peak Oil and the Economy of the Future Richard Heinberg: Senior Fellow of Post Carbon Institute, Author FREE teleseminar / webcast, 12-12:30pm PST To register, go to: http://bit.ly/springofsustainability2012 Spring of Sustainability (SoS) is the largest sustainability events program ever produced, lasting 3 months (March 26-June 22), and featuring over 100 top global leaders of sustainability from around the world. Registration and most events are free, and include teleseminars, webcasts and live events. Co-produced by The Shift Network and Sustainable World Coalition. info@swcoalition, 415/737-0235 |
| 05/15/2012 | Screening of: Interview with Hermann Scheer (1944-2010)
Tuesday, May 15, 7:30 PM Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists Hall 1924 Cedar (@Bonita), Berkeley www.bfuu.org This fascinating and hopeful documentary tells the Scheer truth about our two most marginal energy sources-fossil fuel and nuclear. German Lawmaker Hermann Scheer gave this profound interview just before he died at age 66. He was a courageous advocate for solar and renewable energies who with just a few colleagues in the Parliament enabled the "Priority of Renewable Energy" Act which made Germany the leader in solar energy. Sponsored by the BFUU Social Justice Ctee as part of our Conscientious Projector Series for the 99% Suggested donation $5-$10. No one turned away. Wheelchair accessible. Ph:510-841-4824 For occasional email notices of peace/eco/social justice alerts and related events at BFUU, send any email to: bfuusjev-subscribe@lists.riseup.net For weekly notices of BFUU services etc. go to: www.bfuu.org/signup.html |
| 05/16/2012 | SPRING OF SUSTAINABILITY: Solutions for a Thriving World
Rebuild The Dream: The Next American Economy Van Jones: Co-Founder of Rebuild the Dream, Author, Environmental Leader FREE teleseminar / webcast, 12-12:30pm PST To register, go to: http://bit.ly/springofsustainability2012 Spring of Sustainability (SoS) is the largest sustainability events program ever produced, lasting 3 months (March 26-June 22), and featuring over 100 top global leaders of sustainability from around the world. Registration and most events are free, and include teleseminars, webcasts and live events. Co-produced by The Shift Network and Sustainable World Coalition. info@swcoalition, 415/737-0235 |
| 05/17/2012 | SPRING OF SUSTAINABILITY: Solutions for a Thriving World
The Missing Piece in the Sustainable Agriculture Debate: Livestocks Positive Impact on Grasslands, Water Resources and Climate Change Allan Savory: President and Co-Founder of Savory Institute, Co-Founder of Holistic Management International FREE teleseminar / webcast, 12-12:30pm PST To register, go to: http://bit.ly/springofsustainability2012 Spring of Sustainability (SoS) is the largest sustainability events program ever produced, lasting 3 months (March 26-June 22), and featuring over 100 top global leaders of sustainability from around the world. Registration and most events are free, and include teleseminars, webcasts and live events. Co-produced by The Shift Network and Sustainable World Coalition. info@swcoalition, 415/737-0235 |
| 05/18/2012 | SPRING OF SUSTAINABILITY: Solutions for a Thriving World
Sustainable Consciousness Peter Russell: Author, The Global Brain; public speaker, Multimedia Producer FREE teleseminar / webcast, 12-12:30pm PST To register, go to: http://bit.ly/springofsustainability2012 Spring of Sustainability (SoS) is the largest sustainability events program ever produced, lasting 3 months (March 26-June 22), and featuring over 100 top global leaders of sustainability from around the world. Registration and most events are free, and include teleseminars, webcasts and live events. Co-produced by The Shift Network and Sustainable World Coalition. info@swcoalition, 415/737-0235 |
| 05/19/2012 | San Mateo Woolly Sunflower Walk
Saturday, May 19, 2012 10:00am-12:00pm: Join Brent Plater of the Wild Equity Institute and Tim Sullivan of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission for a leisurely walk into the usually inaccessible Crystal Springs watershed to search for the endangered San Mateo woolly sunflower. Park in the small parking lot slightly east of the Crystal Springs Road and Tartan Trail Road intersection, in San Mateo, CA 94010. RSVP required: within the trip info see link below. For more info: http://wildequity.org/events/3361. Part of the Golden Gate National Parks Endangered Species Big Year, a competitive event to help endangered species recover. The Golden Gate National Parks contains more endangered species than any other National Park in continental North America. This is certainly cause for celebration, but also for concern. Take part in the 2012 GGNP Endangered Species Big Year and get to know these species while helping them recover. It is free. For more information go to http://wildequity.org and see the calendar for upcoming Big Year trips and activities. |
| 05/21/2012 | Climate One at the Commonwealth Club of California presents "Green Myths Busted"
Your low carbon lifestyle may be dirtier than you think. A new study by the Union of Concerned Scientists, Cooler Smarter: Practical Steps for Low-Carbon Living, debunks many cherished facets of sustainable consumption. Among their conclusions: " Buying local food is not the most effective way to combat global warming " Its not always best to just keep reusing products like refrigerators and cars " Just turning off the lights is not the best way to conserve energy " Hybrid cars are not always the best choice " Consumers do not have to sacrifice comfort in order to reduce their emissions Whats a well intentioned consumer to do? Dont give up! Buying smart and clean is a challenge however there is increasing information available and new products that are better than before however imperfect. Join us for a conversation about how to go beyond feel-good gestures and make purchasing decisions that line up with facts. David Friedman, Deputy Director, Union of Concerned Scientists, Author, Cooler Smarter Nadine Weill, Vice President, Ecofabulous (invited) Date: Monday, May 21 Time: 5:30 p.m. check in, 6:00 p.m. program, 7:00 p.m. reception and book signing Location: The Commonwealth Club, SF Club Office, 595 Market Street, San Francisco Cost: $20 standard, FREE for members, $7 students (with valid ID) TICKETS: http://www.climate-one.org/upcoming-events/green-myths-busted Visit our homepage! http://www.climate-one.org/ |
| 05/21/2012 | SPRING OF SUSTAINABILITY: Solutions for a Thriving World
GREEN BUSINESS: EcoCentricity Bonnie Nixon: Business Owner at BonnEco, Code Green Agency and Supply Change Associates FREE teleseminar / webcast, 12-12:30pm PST To register, go to: http://bit.ly/springofsustainability2012 Spring of Sustainability (SoS) is the largest sustainability events program ever produced, lasting 3 months (March 26-June 22), and featuring over 100 top global leaders of sustainability from around the world. Registration and most events are free, and include teleseminars, webcasts and live events. Co-produced by The Shift Network and Sustainable World Coalition. info@swcoalition, 415/737-0235 |
| 05/22/2012 | SPRING OF SUSTAINABILITY: Solutions for a Thriving World
Beyond "Green": Sustainability in All Aspects of Our Lives Sharif Abdullah: Director of Commonway Institute, Author FREE teleseminar / webcast, 12-12:30pm PST To register, go to: http://bit.ly/springofsustainability2012 Spring of Sustainability (SoS) is the largest sustainability events program ever produced, lasting 3 months (March 26-June 22), and featuring over 100 top global leaders of sustainability from around the world. Registration and most events are free, and include teleseminars, webcasts and live events. Co-produced by The Shift Network and Sustainable World Coalition. info@swcoalition, 415/737-0235 |
| 05/23/2012 | SPRING OF SUSTAINABILITY: Solutions for a Thriving World
Building a Climate Movement Bill McKibben: Author, Founder of 350.org, Civil Disobedience Organizer FREE teleseminar / webcast, 12-12:30pm PST To register, go to: http://bit.ly/springofsustainability2012 Spring of Sustainability (SoS) is the largest sustainability events program ever produced, lasting 3 months (March 26-June 22), and featuring over 100 top global leaders of sustainability from around the world. Registration and most events are free, and include teleseminars, webcasts and live events. Co-produced by The Shift Network and Sustainable World Coalition. info@swcoalition, 415/737-0235 |
| 05/23/2012 | San Francisco Bay Area Community Solar Confluence: Bringing Community Solar to California
Date: Wednesday, May 23 Time: 7:00 9:30 pm (earlier dinner gathering at nearby restaurant for those interested) Location: Pacific Energy Center, 851 Howard Street San Francisco, CA 94103 The San Francisco Bay Area Community Solar Confluence will bring together community-based organizations, neighborhood residents, advocates for renewable energy, solar developers, and funders of programs for low-income communities and renewable energy projects to learn about community solar models nationwide and opportunities to bring community solar to communities across California. Among the speakers are groups that have led successful community solar initiatives around the country and solar experts from California. Participants will outline obstacles and brainstorm the key ingredients to bringing community solar to Californiathe policy and financing solutions, organizing efforts, and other initiatives. This event is part of a series of community solar confluences, with similar events happening in Boston, New York, Omaha, and Denver. The event is FREE but donations are welcome. Presentations by: Joy Hughes, Founder of Solar Gardens Institute Erica Mackie, Co-Founder of GRID Alternatives Ted Ko, Associate Executive Director of CLEAN Coalition Eric Brooks, Campaign Coordinator at Our City (SF) Other speaker announcements to come Discussion and brainstorming will follow PLEASE RSVP TO: bit.ly/sfconfluence |
| 05/24/2012 | SPRING OF SUSTAINABILITY: Solutions for a Thriving World
GLOBAL STEWARDSHIP: An Integrating Story for Ecological Civilization Mary Evelyn Tucker: Senior Lecturer and Research Scholar at Yale University, Author, Editor FREE teleseminar / webcast, 12-12:30pm PST To register, go to: http://bit.ly/springofsustainability2012 Spring of Sustainability (SoS) is the largest sustainability events program ever produced, lasting 3 months (March 26-June 22), and featuring over 100 top global leaders of sustainability from around the world. Registration and most events are free, and include teleseminars, webcasts and live events. Co-produced by The Shift Network and Sustainable World Coalition. info@swcoalition, 415/737-0235 |
| 05/25/2012 | SPRING OF SUSTAINABILITY: Solutions for a Thriving World
Changing the Way We Think, To Create the World We Want Frances Moore Lappé: Author, Co-Founder of Food First: The Institute for Food Development Policy and Small Planet Institute FREE teleseminar / webcast, 12-12:30pm PST To register, go to: http://bit.ly/springofsustainability2012 Spring of Sustainability (SoS) is the largest sustainability events program ever produced, lasting 3 months (March 26-June 22), and featuring over 100 top global leaders of sustainability from around the world. Registration and most events are free, and include teleseminars, webcasts and live events. Co-produced by The Shift Network and Sustainable World Coalition. info@swcoalition, 415/737-0235 |
| 05/26/2012 | SPRING OF SUSTAINABILITY: Solutions for a Thriving World
INDIGENOUS WISDOM / MODERN SCIENCE -1day telesummit Lawrence Ellis, Sharon Brown, Mark Plotkin, Chief Evon Peter, Faisal Moola, Hardin Tibbs, Tom Goldtooth & Louis Herman FREE teleseminar / webcast, 9:00am-3:00pm PST To register, go to: http://bit.ly/springofsustainability2012 Spring of Sustainability (SoS) is the largest sustainability events program ever produced, lasting 3 months (March 26-June 22), and featuring over 100 top global leaders of sustainability from around the world. Registration and most events are free, and include teleseminars, webcasts and live events. Co-produced by The Shift Network and Sustainable World Coalition. info@swcoalition, 415/737-0235 |
| 05/28/2012 | SPRING OF SUSTAINABILITY: Solutions for a Thriving World
Green Business: From Nightmares to Dreams Marc LeMenestrel: Founder of Foundation for a New Ethical Business, Creator of We Dream Business Development Policy and Small Planet Institute FREE teleseminar / webcast, 12-12:30pm PST To register, go to: http://bit.ly/springofsustainability2012 Spring of Sustainability (SoS) is the largest sustainability events program ever produced, lasting 3 months (March 26-June 22), and featuring over 100 top global leaders of sustainability from around the world. Registration and most events are free, and include teleseminars, webcasts and live events. Co-produced by The Shift Network and Sustainable World Coalition. info@swcoalition, 415/737-0235 |
| 05/29/2012 | SPRING OF SUSTAINABILITY: Solutions for a Thriving World
GREEN LIFESTYLES: Sankofa: Regenerative Strategies for Connecting People to the Earth Pandora Thomas & Zakiya Harris: Co-Founder of Earthseed Consulting, Environmental Educator Co-Founder of Grind for the Green, Artist, Educator FREE teleseminar / webcast, 12-12:30pm PST To register, go to: http://bit.ly/springofsustainability2012 Spring of Sustainability (SoS) is the largest sustainability events program ever produced, lasting 3 months (March 26-June 22), and featuring over 100 top global leaders of sustainability from around the world. Registration and most events are free, and include teleseminars, webcasts and live events. Co-produced by The Shift Network and Sustainable World Coalition. info@swcoalition, 415/737-0235 |
| 05/30/2012 | SPRING OF SUSTAINABILITY: Solutions for a Thriving World
Design and Construction as Activism Denis Hayes: National Coordinator of the first Earth Day, Author, Activist FREE teleseminar / webcast, 12-12:30pm PST To register, go to: http://bit.ly/springofsustainability2012 Spring of Sustainability (SoS) is the largest sustainability events program ever produced, lasting 3 months (March 26-June 22), and featuring over 100 top global leaders of sustainability from around the world. Registration and most events are free, and include teleseminars, webcasts and live events. Co-produced by The Shift Network and Sustainable World Coalition. info@swcoalition, 415/737-0235 |
| 05/31/2012 | SPRING OF SUSTAINABILITY: Solutions for a Thriving World
Sustainability on College Campuses: Culture and Action De'Anthony Jones: Vice President of the Environmental Students Organization at Sacramento State University FREE teleseminar / webcast, 12-12:30pm PST To register, go to: http://bit.ly/springofsustainability2012 Spring of Sustainability (SoS) is the largest sustainability events program ever produced, lasting 3 months (March 26-June 22), and featuring over 100 top global leaders of sustainability from around the world. Registration and most events are free, and include teleseminars, webcasts and live events. Co-produced by The Shift Network and Sustainable World Coalition. info@swcoalition, 415/737-0235 |
June 2012
| Event Start Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 06/04/2012 | SPRING OF SUSTAINABILITY: Solutions for a Thriving World
The Green Transition: Investing Toward Sustainability Hazel Henderson: Award Winning Author, Futurist, and Evolutionary Economist FREE teleseminar / webcast, 12-12:30pm PST To register, go to: http://bit.ly/springofsustainability2012 Spring of Sustainability (SoS) is the largest sustainability events program ever produced, lasting 3 months (March 26-June 22), and featuring over 100 top global leaders of sustainability from around the world. Registration and most events are free, and include teleseminars, webcasts and live events. Co-produced by The Shift Network and Sustainable World Coalition. info@swcoalition, 415/737-0235 |
| 06/04/2012 | Climate One Presents "Innovation Power"
http://climate-one.org/upcoming-events/innovation-power After a disappointing 2011 the prospect for clean tech IPOs may be looking up in 2012. The Renewable Energy Group chalked up a successful IPO in January and others are waiting in the wings. One concern hovering over startups is how much reliant they are on government mandates or subsidies. Another is whether Silicon Valley venture capitalists are pulling back after realizing it is tougher to make their hurdle rates in the slow-moving and capital intensive power sector. Well take a look at the supply and demand side of energy production and delivery and what technologies and sectors are hot. Well also look at job creation and what skills are in demand by fast-moving startups aiming to revolutionize how California and America will power the future. Rex Northern, Executive Director, Clean Tech Open Past Winner of Clean Tech Open TBD Cathy Zoi, Partner, Silver Lake Kraftwerk Date: Monday, June 4 Time: 5:30 p.m. check-in, 6 p.m. program, 7 p.m. networking reception Location: The Commonwealth Club, SF Club Office, 595 Market Street, San Francisco Cost: $20 standard, FREE for members, $7 students (with valid ID) The speakers and audience will be videotaped for future broadcast on the Climate One TV show on KRCB TV 22 on Comcast and DirecTV. |
| 06/05/2012 | SPRING OF SUSTAINABILITY: Solutions for a Thriving World
Closing the Loop Tania Pulido: Certified Permaculturist, Urban Agriculture Leader, Youth Organizer FREE teleseminar / webcast, 12-12:30pm PST To register, go to: http://bit.ly/springofsustainability2012 Spring of Sustainability (SoS) is the largest sustainability events program ever produced, lasting 3 months (March 26-June 22), and featuring over 100 top global leaders of sustainability from around the world. Registration and most events are free, and include teleseminars, webcasts and live events. Co-produced by The Shift Network and Sustainable World Coalition. info@swcoalition, 415/737-0235 |
| 06/06/2012 | SPRING OF SUSTAINABILITY: Solutions for a Thriving World
Lifting the Veil: the Midset Shift Beneath the Movement Alec Loorz: Founder of Kids vs Global Warming, Musician, Writer, Public Speaker FREE teleseminar / webcast, 12-12:30pm PST To register, go to: http://bit.ly/springofsustainability2012 Spring of Sustainability (SoS) is the largest sustainability events program ever produced, lasting 3 months (March 26-June 22), and featuring over 100 top global leaders of sustainability from around the world. Registration and most events are free, and include teleseminars, webcasts and live events. Co-produced by The Shift Network and Sustainable World Coalition. info@swcoalition, 415/737-0235 |
| 06/06/2012 | Date & Time: Every Wednesday, 1-4 pm Help restore critical habitat in Marin County. The Park Stewardship program works to restore and maintain priority parklands within the Golden Gate National Parks. Whether it be protecting an endangered species, restoring a historic feature, or improving a trail, community support is the key to ensuring the long term protection of these unique park sites. Volunteer days include a combination of hands-on service and short natural or cultural history lessons. Come out and lend a hand! Meeting Location: Meet at the Muir Beach parking lot. Look for your program leader by the picnic tables. For more information visit our website: http://www.parksconservancy.org/get-involved/volunteer/drop-in-programs/park-stewardship-marin.html |
| 06/07/2012 | SPRING OF SUSTAINABILITY: Solutions for a Thriving World
Global Stewardship: World on the Edge Janet Larsen: Director of Research at Earth Policy Institute, Co-author of The Earth Policy Reader FREE teleseminar / webcast, 12-12:30pm PST To register, go to: http://bit.ly/springofsustainability2012 Spring of Sustainability (SoS) is the largest sustainability events program ever produced, lasting 3 months (March 26-June 22), and featuring over 100 top global leaders of sustainability from around the world. Registration and most events are free, and include teleseminars, webcasts and live events. Co-produced by The Shift Network and Sustainable World Coalition. info@swcoalition, 415/737-0235 |
| 06/08/2012 | SPRING OF SUSTAINABILITY: Solutions for a Thriving World
PIONEERS: Changing the Dream: What It'll Take to Put the Human Family Back on a Sustainable Path Jon Symes: Program Development Director at the Pachamama Alliance, Activist, Educator FREE teleseminar / webcast, 12-12:30pm PST To register, go to: http://bit.ly/springofsustainability2012 Spring of Sustainability (SoS) is the largest sustainability events program ever produced, lasting 3 months (March 26-June 22), and featuring over 100 top global leaders of sustainability from around the world. Registration and most events are free, and include teleseminars, webcasts and live events. Co-produced by The Shift Network and Sustainable World Coalition. info@swcoalition, 415/737-0235 |
| 06/11/2012 | SPRING OF SUSTAINABILITY: Solutions for a Thriving World
Intl. Youth Jam- One Day Telesummit Shilpa Jain, Joshua Gorman & Christopher Kuntsch FREE teleseminar / webcast, 9:00am-3:00pm PST To register, go to: http://bit.ly/springofsustainability2012 Spring of Sustainability (SoS) is the largest sustainability events program ever produced, lasting 3 months (March 26-June 22), and featuring over 100 top global leaders of sustainability from around the world. Registration and most events are free, and include teleseminars, webcasts and live events. Co-produced by The Shift Network and Sustainable World Coalition. info@swcoalition, 415/737-0235 |
| 06/11/2012 | Climate One Presents "Nuclear Revival?"
http://climate-one.org/upcoming-events/nuclear-revival Two new nuclear plants are moving forward for the first time in nearly thirty years. Boosters of atomic power say thats an indication an American atomic revival is back on track after the radioactive disaster in Fukushima. But the costs of the new US plants is a staggering $10 billion a piece, raising questions of whether new nukes can stand on their own legs without government crutches. Abundant and cheap natural gas is also undercutting new nuclear, coal and renewable sources of electricity. Even if the United States doesnt build many new nuclear reactors it will have to decide what to do with its fleet of 104 aging plants. Should they be relicensed or retired? Operators in California and other states want government approval to run their highly profitable plants for another twenty years. That would cost less than new ones but theres debate about how risky that would be and how extensively they should be retrofitted first. If they go offline, what other sources of low carbon energy could supply the 20 percent of electricity now generated by splitting atoms? Join us for a discussion about a critical juncture in powering Americas future. Jim Boyd, Former Commissioner, California Energy Commission Marv Fertel, CEO, Nuclear Energy Institute Joe Rubin, Reporter, Capitol Public Radio/Center for Investigative Journalism Date: Monday, June 11 Time: 11:30 a.m. check-in, 12 p.m. program, 1 p.m. networking reception Location: The Commonwealth Club, SF Club Office, 595 Market Street, San Francisco Cost: $20 standard, FREE for members, $7 students (with valid ID) The speakers and audience will be videotaped for future broadcast on the Climate One TV show on KRCB TV 22 on Comcast and DirecTV. |
| 06/12/2012 | SPRING OF SUSTAINABILITY: Solutions for a Thriving World
GREEN LIFESTYLES: Transition: A Story of Resilience and Hope in Extraordinary Times Rob Hopkins: Co-founder of Transition Town Totnes and the Transition Network, permaculturist FREE teleseminar / webcast, 12-12:30pm PST To register, go to: http://bit.ly/springofsustainability2012 Spring of Sustainability (SoS) is the largest sustainability events program ever produced, lasting 3 months (March 26-June 22), and featuring over 100 top global leaders of sustainability from around the world. Registration and most events are free, and include teleseminars, webcasts and live events. Co-produced by The Shift Network and Sustainable World Coalition. info@swcoalition, 415/737-0235 |
| 06/13/2012 | SPRING OF SUSTAINABILITY: Solutions for a Thriving World
ACTIVISM: Planetizing the Movement Drew Dellinger: Founder of Planetize the Movement, Teacher, Poet, Writer FREE teleseminar / webcast, 12-12:30pm PST To register, go to: http://bit.ly/springofsustainability2012 Spring of Sustainability (SoS) is the largest sustainability events program ever produced, lasting 3 months (March 26-June 22), and featuring over 100 top global leaders of sustainability from around the world. Registration and most events are free, and include teleseminars, webcasts and live events. Co-produced by The Shift Network and Sustainable World Coalition. info@swcoalition, 415/737-0235 |
| 06/14/2012 | SPRING OF SUSTAINABILITY: Solutions for a Thriving World
Powershift: changing how electricity is made and used in the US Michael Brune: Executive Director of the Sierra Club FREE teleseminar / webcast, 12-12:30pm PST To register, go to: http://bit.ly/springofsustainability2012 Spring of Sustainability (SoS) is the largest sustainability events program ever produced, lasting 3 months (March 26-June 22), and featuring over 100 top global leaders of sustainability from around the world. Registration and most events are free, and include teleseminars, webcasts and live events. Co-produced by The Shift Network and Sustainable World Coalition. info@swcoalition, 415/737-0235 |
| 06/14/2012 | Derrick Jensen: Civilization and Resistance
Hosted by Claire Cummings Derrick Jensen is the most potent voice of the growing deep ecology movement. Winner of numerous awards and honors including the Eric Hoffer Book Award and Press Actions Person of the Year, he is the author of some fifteen books, including Endgame, A Language Older Than Words, The Culture of Make Believe, Walking on Water: Reading, Writing, and Revolution, and the new Derrick Jensen Reader: Writings on Environmental Revolution. Derrick Jensen is a force for the common good. His books are mandatory reading in the study of culture and change. He is a contemporary philosopher with his feet firmly on the ground . Terry Tempest Williams If any voice can help us break free of this culture of denial, this is it. Stunningly original, grippingly personal, this book will shock you to your core while at the same time quickening your deepest yearnings for reconnection with the Earth and all its creatures, Jensen has achieved the impossible: a book that is simultaneously horrifying and uplifting, terrifying and beautiful. I could not put it down. Passages will stay with me forever. Frances Moore Lappé Jensen is the ONLY person who says it right, who gets it completely right. ¬ Claire Cummings Hosted by Claire Cummings. www.clairehopecummings.com $12 advance tickets: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/244265 t: 800-838-3006 or: Pegasus Books (3 locations), Mrs. Dalloways, Moes Books, Walden Pond, DIESEL, A Bookstore, in SF - Modern Times Bookstore ($15 at door) Information: www.kpfa.org/events KPFA benefit |
| 06/18/2012 | SPRING OF SUSTAINABILITY: Solutions for a Thriving World
Effectively green marketing: short, simple, and relevant Scott Cooney: Founder and Principal of Green Business Owner, Sustainability Consultant, Educator FREE teleseminar / webcast, 12-12:30pm PST To register, go to: http://bit.ly/springofsustainability2012 Spring of Sustainability (SoS) is the largest sustainability events program ever produced, lasting 3 months (March 26-June 22), and featuring over 100 top global leaders of sustainability from around the world. Registration and most events are free, and include teleseminars, webcasts and live events. Co-produced by The Shift Network and Sustainable World Coalition. info@swcoalition, 415/737-0235 |
| 06/20/2012 | SPRING OF SUSTAINABILITY: Solutions for a Thriving World
Beyond Fear: A Life-Affirming Foreign Policy Medea Benjamin: Co-Founder of CODEPINK, Co-Founder of Global Exchange, Author FREE teleseminar / webcast, 12-12:30pm PST To register, go to: http://bit.ly/springofsustainability2012 Spring of Sustainability (SoS) is the largest sustainability events program ever produced, lasting 3 months (March 26-June 22), and featuring over 100 top global leaders of sustainability from around the world. Registration and most events are free, and include teleseminars, webcasts and live events. Co-produced by The Shift Network and Sustainable World Coalition. info@swcoalition, 415/737-0235 |
| 06/20/2012 | Help RESOTRE Redwood Creek watershed!
Enthusiastic volunteers are needed to help with invasive plant removal in the beautiful setting of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area at Muir Beach. Drop-in Volunteer Programs every Wednesday, 1 pm-4 pm. " No field experience is necessary; all ages, skills, and talents are welcome. " Gloves, tools, training, and snack are provided. " Come prepared for the weather and to get dirty this means sturdy footwear and layers. " Meet at the picnic tables in the Muir Beach parking lot. Marin Park Stewardship is part of the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, a non-profit partner to the National Park Service. We seek to connect individuals and communities to the national parklands through education and habitat restoration. Whether you need community service hours, are looking for a community of people who want to make a difference in the national parklands, or simply want to work hard and see an instant positive change Marin Park Stewardship needs your help. We hope to see you soon out at Muir Beach! |
| 06/21/2012 | SPRING OF SUSTAINABILITY: Solutions for a Thriving World
Using the law to save biodiversity and protect wildlife: opportunities and obstacles Eric Glitzenstein: Founding Partner of Meyer Glitzenstein & Crystal, Environmental Lawyer FREE teleseminar / webcast, 12-12:30pm PST To register, go to: http://bit.ly/springofsustainability2012 Spring of Sustainability (SoS) is the largest sustainability events program ever produced, lasting 3 months (March 26-June 22), and featuring over 100 top global leaders of sustainability from around the world. Registration and most events are free, and include teleseminars, webcasts and live events. Co-produced by The Shift Network and Sustainable World Coalition. info@swcoalition, 415/737-0235 |
| 06/21/2012 | Climate One presents Richard Muller
Date: Thursday, June 21 Time: 5:30 p.m. check-in, 6 p.m. program, 7 p.m. networking reception Location: The Commonwealth Club, SF Club Office, 595 Market Street, San Francisco Cost: $20 standard, $12 members, $7 students (with valid ID) Buy Tickets: http://climate-one.org/upcoming-events/richard-muller Physicist Richard Muller generated headlines last fall when he said evidence for climate change is clear and incontrovertible. Until then he had questioned temperature measurements gathered around the world, which he now says are valid and without bias. Yet his views on specific figures and funding from industrialists David and Charles Koch still make him a controversial figure among the climate intelligentsia. Muller says while average temperatures are rising one third of US cities have undergone cooling in the last 100 years. He also contends that scientists who claim that human fingerprints can be found on extreme weather events are cherry picking evidence. Despite those differences, he agrees with IPCC scientists that climate disruption is urgent and we need to do something about it. The best course of action is to convert China from coal to natural gas, he says, noting most future emissions of carbon pollution will come from developing economies. What about Americans switching to electric cars? Muller says temperature increases of 1/40th of one degree Celsius can be attributed to US automobiles, although he acknowledges the US overall has contributed more than our fair share of temperature increases so far. Natural gas is a boon to the United States and Muller thinks produced water from hydraulic fracturing should be drinkable. Join us for a lively conversation about powering Americas future. Richard Muller, Professor of Physics, UC Berkeley The speakers and audience will be videotaped for future broadcast on the Climate One TV show on KRCB TV 22 on Comcast and DirecTV. |
| 06/22/2012 | SPRING OF SUSTAINABILITY: Solutions for a Thriving World
Leadership at the Nexus: When women thrive, communities thrive Amira Diamond & Melinda Kramer FREE teleseminar / webcast, 12-12:30pm PST To register, go to: http://bit.ly/springofsustainability2012 Spring of Sustainability (SoS) is the largest sustainability events program ever produced, lasting 3 months (March 26-June 22), and featuring over 100 top global leaders of sustainability from around the world. Registration and most events are free, and include teleseminars, webcasts and live events. Co-produced by The Shift Network and Sustainable World Coalition. info@swcoalition, 415/737-0235 |
July 2012
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| 07/10/2012 | Climate One at the Commonwealth Club of California presents "Story Wars"
The lead character in the story of carbon is a gas that is invisible and has no smell. The impacts of that gas are often thought to fall first on polar bears and people in faraway lands, in a time far into the future. While human creation of carbon pollution may be hitting closer to home faster than many think, there is still a dearth of compelling narratives about how global warming affects the lives of average people. Environmentalists and organizations such as Climate One spew an abundance of facts, charts, policies and technologies. Are those awakening and activating the persuadable mainstream who are disengaged, indifferent or dismissive about climate change? Join an evening with skilled story tellers for a look at the story of our times. Jenna Briand, Vice President of Content, Participant Media Jonah Sachs, Co-Founder, Free Range Studios; Author, Story Wars Date: Tuesday, July 10 Time: 5:30 p.m. check in, 6 p.m. program, 7:00 p.m. reception Location: The Commonwealth Club, SF Club Office, 595 Market Street, San Francisco Cost: $20 standard, $12 members, $7 students (with valid ID) TICKETS: http://www.climate-one.org/upcoming-events/story-wars Visit us at Home! http://www.climate-one.org/ |
| 07/21/2012 | Life-Changing Summer Camp Opportunity for Youth Making a Difference!
Youth Empowered Action (YEA) Camp is a unique and inspiring summer leadership program for youth 12-17 who want to make a difference in the world. A week-long sleep-away program in a beautiful camp setting, YEA campers choose an issue of importance to them (for example, some have chosen climate change, racism, homophobia, homelessness, or animal rights) and they build the knowledge, skills, confidence, and community to take action on that issue once they get home. They also build life-long friendships between youth with similar interests in bettering their community and society. Youth who have participated in our programs report that the camp was one of the most fun, memorable and life-changing experiences they have had, and, with YEA's support, many have gone on to start school clubs, plan fundraisers for nonprofits, organize a call-in to Congress, and attend hearings to comment about important community issues. Check out our website www.yeacamp.org to learn more about this unique program. |
August 2012
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| 08/12/2012 | The Tour d' Organics Bicycle Event, Sebastopol, CA August 12, 2012
Four routes to choose from (16, 35, 65, and 100 miles) and local, organic bounty at every rest stop. West Sonoma County California Tour d Organics is unlike any other bicycle tour in that all the ride food we offer is organic, fresh, locally sourced, and vegan. The Tour d'Organics offers an educational experience, fueling your athletic pursuits in a way that is healthy for you, the animals, and the planet. Early Bird discount until May 1, 2012! visit http://www.seb.org/event/475058-2012-tour-d-organics |