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November 13, 2009
ANNOUNCEMENTS INDEX
This week you'll find detailed information on the following events:
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Announcement Details
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
2nd Annual Energy, Innovation and Kansas Economy Conference
Dole Institute of Politics, by the Lied Center, Lawrence
We would like to draw your attention to a conference being held by the KU Energy Council on November 18th, at the Dole Institute of Politics in Lawrence, Kansas. The event is free and open to the public, but requires registration. The goals of the council are to highlight connections between energy research at KU and state/national policy priorities. We applaud these goals and the opportunity to hear from credible public and private sector experts.
However, nearly the entire afternoon is dedicated to a panel discussion by utility reps to discuss "their vision of the electric power generation and distribution in the coming years; specific innovations or emerging technologies will play a key role in power generation in Kansas; how these innovations will impact the Kansas Economy." One of the "emerging technologies" specifically mentioned is so-called clean coal.
We know that Sunflower Electric has touted this non-existent technology as part of the proposed Holcomb 2 plant, and we know that they made false claims to legislators and others as they held two consecutive sessions of the legislature hostage to their aims.
Now, the KU Energy Council is providing Sunflower Electric an opportunity to massage their clean coal rhetoric under the guise of a credible technology discussion related to the future of Kansas energy policy and KU research (even though they acknowledge no connection between Sunflower Electric and KU).
Please register and attend this conference and hold energy executives responsible.
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Wednesday, November 18, 2009 7-10 PM
Food, Inc. film showing
Woodruff Auditorium, Kansas Union, Level 5
- FREE admission for everyone in the KU and Lawrence community
- FREE local popcorn provided by KU Dining Services
- Over 50 raffle prizes from businesses who support local food including The Merc, Local Burger, The Casbah, Louisburg Cider Mill, Whole Foods, and so much more!
Sponsored by: Environs, CCO EARTH, and SUA.
This documentary by Robert Kenner exposes America's industrialized food system and its effect on our environment, health, economy and workers' rights. The film features New York Times bestselling authors Eric Schlosser (Fast Food Nation) and Michael Pollan (The Omnivore’s Dilemma, In Defense of Food: An Eater’s Manifesto). You can visit foodincmovie.com to view a movie trailer.
Contact Margaret Tran at mtran06@ku.edu for more information.
This market offers fairly traded arts and crafts from local and international artisans that make unique holiday gifts while also helping artisans in need.
What: | Lawrence’s annual Fair Trade Holiday Market |
When: | Friday, November 27th through Thursday, December 3rd 11/27 and 11/28 from 8am to 7pm 11/29 to 12/3 from 10am to 7pm |
Who: | The market is organized by Lawrence Fair Trade, a community group dedicated to raising awareness of global economic injustice and working to establish sustainable solutions. |
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Let's Collaborate!
LSN's Outreach Committee is looking for ideas and organizing events related to vital sustainability topics. In the past, we've had presentations on topics ranging from "The Benefits of Herbs", "Local Food Producers & Suppliers", "Renewable Energy Breakthroughs", and much more. If you have a sustainability topic you'd like to learn about, please contact Rich Wenzel at 917-9344 or altairfour@hotmail.com or Steve Stemmerman at 841-0028.
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