Calendar

Oct
29
Wed
2014 Marine & Rail Oil Transportation Study: Public Meeting @ Double Tree Hotel by Hilton, Spokane
Oct 29 @ 1:00 am – 3:00 am

Tuesday and Thursday, October 28 and 30, 6 to 8 pm: 2014 Marine and Rail Oil Transportation Study public meeting, Double Tree Hotel by Hilton, 322 North Spokane Falls Court, Spokane, Washington, on Tuesday, and at an unknown location in Lacey/Olympia on Thursday

 

Governor Inslee and Washington agency staff are conducting a study addressing the significant increases in oil transportation across the state, with hearings and comments that assess the risks and impacts of oil transportation to rail line and terminal communities and waterways.  Crucial opportunities for public participation can provide input, express concerns, and inform state responses to combined oil and coal train and ship traffic affecting environmental and public health and safety and regional livelihoods and economies.  Contact WIRT for Palouse carpool arrangements to Spokane.

 

 

http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/spills/OilMovement/2014MRstudy.html

Oct
31
Fri
2014 Marine & Rail Oil Transporation Study: Public Meeting @ Double Tree Inn by Hilton - Spokane
Oct 31 @ 1:00 am – 3:00 am

Tuesday and Thursday, October 28 and 30, 6 to 8 pm: 2014 Marine and Rail Oil Transportation Study public meeting, Double Tree Hotel by Hilton, 322 North Spokane Falls Court, Spokane, Washington, on Tuesday, and at an unknown location in Lacey/Olympia on Thursday

 

Governor Inslee and Washington agency staff are conducting a study addressing the significant increases in oil transportation across the state, with hearings and comments that assess the risks and impacts of oil transportation to rail line and terminal communities and waterways.  Crucial opportunities for public participation can provide input, express concerns, and inform state responses to combined oil and coal train and ship traffic affecting environmental and public health and safety and regional livelihoods and economies.  Contact WIRT for Palouse carpool arrangements to Spokane.

 

 

http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/spills/OilMovement/2014MRstudy.html

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.

Feb
28
Sat
Tribal Environmental Summit @ University of Idaho College of Law
Feb 28 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Aug
20
Sat
UI Palousafest @ University of Idaho
Aug 20 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Booth to welcome students

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
27
Thu
Green Your Future @ University of Idaho Commons
Apr 27 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Learn about Green careers.

Jun
3
Sat
National Trail Day Clean-up @ Idler’s Rest
Jun 3 @ 9:00 am – 11:30 am

Sponsored by the Palouse Land Trust

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)