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WHAT: The University of Idaho Sustainability Center is hosting an interdisciplinary, student-led panel discussion on the future of food entitled, “Feeding the Future”.
DETAILS: Students from International Studies, Agricultural Economics, Bioregional Planning, and Business will discuss complex food systems issues in a panel discussion hosted and moderated by the University of Idaho Sustainability Center. Topics will range from the value of sustainable agriculture practices to finding the balance between using acreage for biofuels versus food production. Audience members will have the opportunity to participate in the discussion with questions, and pizza will be provided for attendees. The diverse viewpoints and backgrounds of the student panelists will provide an opportunity to learn about the importance of finding collaborative solutions to global food issues.
WHERE: University of Idaho Commons, Crest Room, 4th Floor
On Wednesday April 30, FOC and Save Our Wild Salmon are co-sponsoring the documentary DamNation, which takes a critical look at the dam building era of the 20th Century and the efforts to decommission dams and recover native fish and aquatic ecosystems in the 21st Century. The film starts 7 pm at the Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre,508 S. Main Street, Moscow. Watch the trailer.
Walter Echo-Hawk (Pawnee Tribe) is a Native American attorney, speaker, activist and author. He will be discussing his new book, “In the Light of Justice: The Rise of Human Rights in Native America and the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.”
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.
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.
Booth to welcome students
Demonstrate with us against the obsolete dams on the Snake River. Last demonstration, over 150 boats were present! (Contact us for details.)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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