Category Archives: Education

Op ed in PC on Drawdown

Posted on November 16, 2019 by Katharine

There is hope to mitigate climate change Your Turn Daniel Marie Special to Iowa City Press-Citizen As Thanksgiving and the holiday season draw near, we all remember the importance of “counting your blessings.” In today’s public scene, this can be … Continue reading →

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Letter to Future Generations: Let’s talk trash

Posted on November 14, 2019 by Charlene Lange

To the future generations: I am becoming aware of the problem. Let’s talk trash. Did you know a dump was found of an ancient civilization containing just stones for grinding maize, beads, jade, broken pottery and figurines? The current landfill … Continue reading →

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What can you do to help save the planet?

Posted on November 14, 2019 by Charlene Lange

To future generations: It’s 2018 and the planet is becoming aware. The Paris Climate agreement has been accepted by 197 countries but not the United States. We who contribute the most to climate change suffer the least. But there are … Continue reading →

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14 Nov 2019 Movie Night: “The True Cost: (of the fashion industry)

Posted on November 12, 2019 by Charlene Lange

Join us for a free movie night in recognition of America Recycles Day. The True Cost pulls back the curtain on the dark secrets of the fashion industry. This is a story about clothing. It’s about the clothes we wear, the people … Continue reading →

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Dec 12 Beyond Coal with Katie Rock IC Public Library 7pm

Posted on November 5, 2019 by Charlene Lange

Thursday December 12 at 7 pm Iowa City Public Library Meeting room D:   Beyond Coal Presentation – a meet and greet with Katie Rock, Iowa Campaign Representative for the Beyond Coal Campaign. Katie will present on the damaging effects … Continue reading →

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“2020: Race to Save the Planet,”

Posted on November 4, 2019 by Katharine

“2020: Race to Save the Planet,” will premiere on 8 PM Eastern time, 7 November 2019 on the Weather Channel.

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Drawdown Follow Up

Posted on November 4, 2019 by Deb Schoelerman

Reversing Global Warming: What You Can Do! Monday, November 4 at 6:30 p.m. in room 202 at The Center This is a follow-up session to Drawdown: How to Reverse Global Warming. Find out how you can get involved with local … Continue reading →

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movies, u-tube, TED Talks

Posted on November 2, 2019 by Charlene Lange

Movies, Netflex, U-Tube, TED Talks Forks over Knives,                 Cowspiracy: the Sustainability Secret,                                         … Continue reading →

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Books for adults

Posted on November 2, 2019 by Charlene Lange

America’s Climate Century by Rob Hogg Balanced and Barefoot: How Unrestricted Outdoor Play Makes for Strong, Confident, and Capable Children by Angela J. Hanscom Betting the Farm on a Drought by Seamus McGraw Diet for a Hot Climate by Anna … Continue reading →

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books for toddlers

Posted on November 2, 2019 by Charlene Lange

Give the future for Christmas. Need ideas on what presents to give that is easy on the environment? Give a book. Here is a list of books for toddlers to give instead of plastic or electronic. The list is alphabetical … Continue reading →

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