Calendar

Nov
7
Thu
Presentation, “Climate Change and Sustainable Energy” @ Menard Law Building, Rm. 103
Nov 7 @ 3:00 am – 4:00 am

Graham Stevens, from Navigant’s Energy Practice (and a Moscow resident), will discuss methods of reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the United States, and evaluating the costs vs. efficacy of these options. Graham’s presentation is at 7 pm in room 103 of the Menard Law Building on the University of Idaho campus, with free parking nearby. The event is sponsored by the UI Environmental Law Society and the Palouse Environmental Sustainability Coalition.

Nov
13
Wed
“What’s Up with Hanford Cleanup?” presentation by Ginger Wireman @ Unitarian Universalist Church of the Palouse
Nov 13 @ 3:00 am – 4:30 am

The Hanford cleanup is costing taxpayers billions each year. We regularly hear about radioactive leaks and delays in processing waste. What’s the rest of the story? Ginger Wireman’s presentation, ‘What’s Up with Hanford Cleanup?’ will explain the current status of Hanford cleanup and the State of Washington’s role in cleanup oversight. Wireman has been a community outreach and environmental education specialist with the Washington Dept. of Ecology’s Nuclear Waste Program since 2001. She has an MS in Environmental Studies and has written and illustrated a children’s book, ‘If Wishes Had Wings’, which explores the animals and habitats of the Washington shrub steppe and Cascade Mountains through a child’s imagination. This presentation will be at 7 p.m., Tuesday, November 12, at the Unitarian Universalist Church of the Palouse, 420 E. Second St., Moscow. Sponsored by Palouse Group of the Sierra Club and Palouse Environmental Sustainability Coalition. For further information, contact Al Poplawsky.

Apr
10
Thu
Panel Discussion, “Wilderness at 50, Past and Future” @ University of Idaho, College of Law - Room 103,
Apr 10 @ 11:00 pm – Apr 11 @ 12:00 am

Panel discussion to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Wilderness Act, 4 pm Thursday at the University of Idaho,College of Law – room 103, 703 S Rayburn Drive, Moscow. Discussion topics include the history and future of the Wilderness Act and wilderness management challenges. Sponsored by the University of Idaho Environmental Law Society.

Jan
20
Tue
Future of Geothermal Energy @ 1912 Center
Jan 20 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Can geothermal energy aid in mitigating climate change?  University of Idaho PhD candidate Cary Lindsey will give a talk on the “Future of Geothermal Energy” Tuesday, January 20, in the 1912 Center Fiske Room at 7:30 p.m.  She will discuss her research from Yellowstone Park and other “hot spots” as well as local geothermal projects. This presentation is sponsored by PESC and the UUCP Environmental Task Force. For further information, contact Pat Rathmann.

Feb
26
Thu
Geothermal Energy Talk @ University of Idaho, Jansen Engineering Bldg., Room 104
Feb 26 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Can geothermal energy aid in mitigating climate change? University of Idaho PhD student Cary Lindsey will give a talk on the “Geothermal Energy: An overview of this renewable energy resource and its place in Idaho’s energy future ” on Thursday, Feb 26, in the UI Jansen Engineering Room 104 at 7:00pm. She will give an overview of geothermal energy including her research from Yellowstone Park and other “hot spots” and discuss geothermal energy opportunities in Idaho. This presentation is sponsored by the UUCP Environmental Task Force and the Palouse Environmental Sustainability Coalition. The public is invited.

Jan
16
Mon
Film on Climate Change: “Before the Flood” @ Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre
Jan 16 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

The showing of this film is cosponsored by the Palouse Environmental Sustainability Coalition (PESCI) and the Unitarian-Universalist Church of the Palouse Environmental Task Force.

Come, join us to learn and discuss.

Jan
23
Mon
Film on Climate Change: “Years of Living Dangerously II—A Race Against Time” @ Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre
Jan 23 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

The showing of this film is cosponsored by the Palouse Environmental Sustainability Coalition (PESCI) and the Unitarian-Universalist Church of the Palouse Environmental Task Force.

Come, join us to learn and discuss.

Jan
30
Mon
Film on Climate Change: “Years of Living Dangerously II—The Uprooted and Fueling the Fire” @ Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre
Jan 30 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

The showing of this film is cosponsored by the Palouse Environmental Sustainability Coalition (PESCI) and the Unitarian-Universalist Church of the Palouse Environmental Task Force.

Come, join us to learn and discuss.

Feb
6
Mon
Film on Climate Change: “Years of Living Dangerously II—The Collapse of the Oceans is Priceless” @ Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre
Feb 6 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

The showing of this film is cosponsored by the Palouse Environmental Sustainability Coalition (PESCI) and the Unitarian-Universalist Church of the Palouse Environmental Task Force.

Come, join us to learn and discuss.

Feb
20
Mon
Film on Climate Change: “Years of Living Dangerously II—Safe Passage and Uprising” @ Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre
Feb 20 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

The showing of this film is cosponsored by the Palouse Environmental Sustainability Coalition (PESCI) and the Unitarian-Universalist Church of the Palouse Environmental Task Force.

Come, join us to learn and discuss.

Feb
27
Mon
A Bil Nye film on climate change @ Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre
Feb 27 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

The showing of this film is cosponsored by the Palouse Environmental Sustainability Coalition (PESCI) and the Unitarian-Universalist Church of the Palouse Environmental Task Force.

Come, join us to learn and discuss.

Apr
29
Sat
Lori Batina Memorial Climate March @ Friendship Square to East City Park
Apr 29 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

People’s Climate March: March for Climate, Jobs and Justice

We will be marching from Friendship Square in downtown Moscow to East City Park. The march will be led by Gary Dorr of the Nez Perce Tribe with other tribal members. Speaker topic: “Who Speaks for the Earth?” Drumming, Music, Speaking, Rallying. Environmental Info on How You Can Make a Difference. Info on Facebook: Palouse Environmental Sustainability Coalition. Sponsored by the Palouse Environmental Sustainability Coalition and the Palouse Chapter of the Sierra Club.

View flyer for the Lori Batina Memorial Climate March and Rally

Lori Batina Memorial Climate Rally @ East City Park
Apr 29 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

People’s Climate March/Rally: March for Climate, Jobs and Justice

We will be marching from Friendship Square in downtown Moscow to East City Park. The march will be led by Gary Dorr of the Nez Perce Tribe with other tribal members. Speaker topic: “Who Speaks for the Earth?” Drumming, Music, Speaking, Rallying. Environmental Info on How You Can Make a Difference. Info on Facebook: Palouse Environmental Sustainability Coalition. Sponsored by the Palouse Environmental Sustainability Coalition and the Palouse Chapter of the Sierra Club.

View flyer for the Lori Batina Memorial Climate March and Rally

Jul
1
Sat
Classic Films pertinent to the current US Administration @ Unitarian Universalist Church of the Palouse
Jul 1 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

DATES/TIMES TBA (sometime in July)