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Top level term for ecology, energy, biology, water policy and politics.

Handouts from "Beyond the Recycling Bin" - May 28th

We had a bunch of excellent handouts and displays at our May 28th "Beyond the Recycling Bin" program.These will help you find additional ways to reduce your waste and ultimately your carbon footprint. We also have a link to Upper Arlington's brand new food waste composting pilot program.

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Resistance Resources

Selected documents, Facebook groups, websites and more to help you #resist

Northam Park Redevelopment

The planned redevelopment of Northam Park has created quite a bit of controversy. Issues such as placement of the tennis courts and removal of large numbers of mature trees have many UA residents concerned. If you want to know more, read the following:

Action Alert: Help stop the all-out assault on clean energy in Ohio

Governor Kasich must use line-item veto to rid Ohio's budget of wind farm set back - that can only happen if we act on it now – call today 614-466-3555 or through email.

http://www.governor.ohio.gov/Contact/ContacttheGovernor.aspx

Take Action to support Sherrod Brown and our Health!

Take Action! Urge Senator Sherrod Brown to stand strong and vote against the Tea Party's TRAIN act, which would undermine the Environmentat Protection Agency's ability to curb air pollution and protect Ohoians' health.

Senator Brown is under attack from powerful corporate interests and the Tea Party who are urging him to support the TRAIN Act.  

Call Senator Brown's office NOW and urge him to stand strong and VOTE AGAINST THE TRAIN ACT!

DON'T DELAY - THE VOTE IS MONDAY!

Information about Issues

This is a source for all things Issue-related.

If you wonder  about the Affordable Care Act (aka "Obamacare") or the Republican war on women and women's rights, we will have some information for you,

If you wrote a letter to the editor about an issue, we would be glad to publish it whether or not the newspaper does.

If you want to know more about a current petition drive--whether to sign or to participate--we can help you find out more.

Environmental Successes of President Barack Obama

President Obama in front of  Capitol with word Success! in greenDuring this election year, it's particularly important to share some of the achievements of the Obama administration, and when we talk about what separates a Democratic administration from a Republican one, there are no greater reminders about the differences than environmental priorities like the following:

UAPA Members in the News

At the last Coffee and Conversation, UAPA Member Allison Pierce described her recently opened one-woman photography exhibit, Unsustainable. Her photographs emphasize unsustainable environmental landscapes -- photo journalism at its best! The show runs through January 28, 2012, at the Ohio Art League Gallery, 1552 N. High Street, next door to the Gateway Theatre.

Environmental Justice

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Environmental Justice: Redefining Environmentalism?"

Anna Willow, assistant professor of anthropology, OSU Marion

6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 6, 090/070 Science & Engineering Library (basement), 175 W. 18th Ave., Ohio State Columbus campus (parking available Tuttle Park Garage)

Environmental Justice (EJ) is simultaneously an environmental and a social movement. Far from the distant wilderness areas and endangered species that have frequently preoccupied mainstream environmentalists, EJ activists redefine “the environment” as the places we all live, work, and play. This evening’s talk will overview the history, main principles, and unifying goals of this emerging movement. Dr. Willow will describe her experiences as a cultural anthropologist working with indigenous anti-clearcutting activists in Northwestern Ontario. She will introduce and encourage stories about environmental justice issues that have arisen much closer to home.

Anyone is welcome, although seating may be limited.
-- > Contact: Danny Dotson at mailto:dotson.77@osu.edu
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How to Save a Dying Ocean

Pretty cool when progressives and libertarians agree on protecting the commons --- Reason is on-board with fishing caps and quotas. Watch it.

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