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SUMMARY:People’s Eco-Challenge
DESCRIPTION:The Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston invites Houstonians of all faiths to join their team for this year’s People’s Eco-Challenge. This online event offers you the opportunity to care for the earth by taking on a challenge in: justice for the whole community\, healing & renewal\, waste\, food\, health\, transportation\, energy\, community\, nature\, water\, or simplicity.  You can learn about these topics\, take action in your personal life\, advocate or create a new environmental justice/stewardship habit over the course of the 3 weeks of the challenge!!  Join the team at https://peoples.ecochallenge.org/! Have questions?  Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/peoples-eco-challenge/
LOCATION:Houston\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/EcoChallenge-logo.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211002T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211002T203000
DTSTAMP:20210929T052414Z
CREATED:20210929T052413Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Outings in Nature: Guided Night Hike & Earth Examen
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join a private two-hour guided night hike and practice of a spiritual discipline\, the Earth Examen. Come enjoy the sights and sounds of the prairie\, forest\, and bayou at night as a spiritual experience! Some nocturnal creatures you may see or hear are owls\, bats\, fireflies\, raccoons\, spiders\, armadillos\, deer\, frogs\, and more! The hike is suitable for kids 6+. The Earth Examen will be explained at 6 p.m.\, followed by check-in at the center at 6:15 p.m.\, and the hike at 6:30 p.m.\, during which you can practice the Earth Examen. While the Earth Examen is a Christian spiritual discipline\, people of all faiths & spiritual traditions will find it a deeply meaningful way to experience nature. Space for these outings is very limited\, so if you’d like to join us\, contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com to sign up.  Masks must be worn during the hike.  Due to the limited group size\, you must sign up in advance to participate.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/fall-outings-in-nature-guided-night-hike-earth-examen/
LOCATION:Armand Bayou Nature Center\, 8500 Bay Area Blvd.\, Pasadena\, 77507
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice
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ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210925T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210930T170000
DTSTAMP:20210911T194030Z
CREATED:20210911T194028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210911T194030Z
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SUMMARY:Global Women's Assembly for Climate Justice September 25 - 30\, 2021
DESCRIPTION:The ‘Global Women’s Assembly for Climate Justice: Solutions from the Frontlines and the Protection and Defense of Human Rights and Nature’\, is a 6-day free\, gender-diverse\, public forum to take place virtually September 25-30\, 2021\, in parallel to the UN General Assembly. We are bringing together over 90 climate leaders from 40 countries for 20 panels to discuss struggles\, solutions and visions for global climate justice\, including Indigenous rights as a solution; forest protection; feminist climate policies and frameworks; fossil fuel resistance; and much more.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/global-womens-assembly-for-climate-justice-september-25-30-2021/
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210718T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210718T190000
DTSTAMP:20210709T041459Z
CREATED:20210709T041458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210709T041459Z
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SUMMARY:Hurricane & Flood Safety
DESCRIPTION:Join Jeff Lindner\, Director of Hydrologic Operations\, Harris County Flood Control District\, as he discusses how to stay safe in a natural disaster.  Jeff’s presentation will cover the various hazards that impact a region during a hurricane landfall\, including wind\, rainfall and storm surge flooding.  Jeff will then go on to address how to prepare for these hazards so that you and yours can stay safe. Time will be provided for discussion with the audience after his talk.  Please register for this talk on www.eventbrite.com at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hurricane-flood-safety-tickets-156594988827. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions. \n 
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/hurricane-flood-safety/
LOCATION:Houston\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/jeff-lindner-photo.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210627T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210627T190000
DTSTAMP:20210614T023457Z
CREATED:20210525T025809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210614T023457Z
UID:10001171-1624816800-1624820400@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Houston’s Transition to a Low Carbon Future
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Bruce Race\, FAIA\, FAICP\, Professor of Architecture at the University of Houston\, as he considers how Houston could transition to a low carbon future.  Texas is the historic global epicenter for the carbon economy. Oil and gas represent over one third of the state economy. Texas’ $1.9 trillion GDP\, if a country\, would make us the 9th largest in the world. We have over 50 Fortune 500 companies\, including ExxonMobil (2nd) and ConocoPhillips (4th). Is Houston the next Detroit\, or can we diversify our way to continued prosperity in a low-carbon economy? Dr. Bruce Race\, FAIA\, FAICP from the University of Houston will share his research on how energy conservation and shift to renewables will reshape Houston’s economy\, development patterns\, and mobility systems. Time will be provided for discussion with the audience after his talk.  Please register for this talk on www.eventbrite.com. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions. \n 
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/houstons-transition-to-a-low-carbon-future/
LOCATION:Houston\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Professor-Race-e1623637898824.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210606T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210606T163000
DTSTAMP:20210505T135645Z
CREATED:20210505T135644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210505T135645Z
UID:10001166-1622991600-1622997000@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Faith & Resilience: Spiritual Hubs
DESCRIPTION:Faith & Resilience: Spiritual Hubs \nSunday\, June 6\, 3 p.m\, online \nJoin Jim Blackburn\, long-time environmental lawyer/planner and Professor in the Practice of Environmental Law in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at Rice University\, for a talk on faith and resilience.  Jim’s talk will focus on physical\, economic and spiritual resilience in the context of our changing climate and the need to understand its implications and address its impacts. The role of the faith community will be discussed. Jim will also include some climate-based poetry from the recent 365-day virus vigil of poetry and paintings and writings about Earth Church and nature. \nPlease register for this event on www.eventbrite.com at: \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/faith-resilience-spiritual-hubs-tickets-153064466941. \nContact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/faith-resilience-spiritual-hubs/
LOCATION:Houston\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Spiritual-Hubs-e1620222948601.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210523T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210523T190000
DTSTAMP:20210426T140641Z
CREATED:20210426T140640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210426T140641Z
UID:10001164-1621792800-1621796400@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:A Resilient Future for All Rests on Prioritizing the Most Vulnerable
DESCRIPTION:Join Kristen Schlemmer\, Legal Director at Bayou City Waterkeeper\, as she considers how disasters\, while affecting large portions of the Houston population\, impact the vulnerable more severely and why building resilience is critical.  Hurricane Harvey and Winter Storm Uri showed us that disasters increasingly affect large portions of our region’s population. While many of us are able to recover from these storms in a matter of weeks\, decades of underinvestment in our water systems and flood protection have left low-income communities especially vulnerable to the long-term effects of a single disaster. As we work toward a resilient future for all\, we must focus on those most affected by historic neglect\, as well as disaster over the long-term. If we emphasize justice for the most vulnerable among us\, we will secure resilience for all.  With science\, law\, and policy\, Bayou City Waterkeeper works with local communities to protect and restore natural systems\, achieve equitable policy solutions\, and systematically advance change to benefit all who live within the Lower Galveston Bay watershed encompassing the greater Houston area. Time will be provided for discussion with the audience after Kristen’s talk.  Please register for this talk on www.eventbrite.com. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions. \n 
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/a-resilient-future-for-all-rests-on-prioritizing-the-most-vulnerable/
LOCATION:Houston\, United States
CATEGORIES:Economic Justice,Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Kristen-Schlemmer-e1619445933365.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210509T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210509T153000
DTSTAMP:20210412T031455Z
CREATED:20210412T031454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210412T031455Z
UID:10001158-1620568800-1620574200@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:100 Climate Solutions for Houses of Worship & Their Members
DESCRIPTION:100 Climate Solutions for Houses of Worship & Their Members \nSunday\, May 9\, 2 p.m.\, online \n  \n“Can we reverse global warming by 2050?” is the question addressed by Project Drawdown.   Project Drawdown’s research into all possible solutions yielded the top 100 most impactful solutions to climate change\, in priority order\, with estimates of cost and benefits.  The results may surprise you. \nHere are a few examples: \n  Changing our food habits should help as much as wind power.  “Eat your veggies and clean your plate.”  If food waste were a country it would be the third largest emitter\, just behind the USA and China.  Animal products require ten to a hundred times more land than vegetables. \n  3 billion folks cook with firewood.  A $30 to $100 factory-made stove cuts fuel usage by 50 – 75%.  1.5 billion people can’t afford the up-front cost of such a stove\, even if it will save them money or time. \n· Humanity is changing refrigerants again.  The current ones are potent greenhouse gases.  This should save 1 degree Fahrenheit of warming. \nNan Hildreth\, climate activist\, will explain how you can support the most impactful responses to climate change\, whether in your personal life\, at your house of worship\, or around the world. \nLearn more/register on www.eventbrite.com at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/100-climate-solutions-for-houses-of-worship-their-members-tickets-148445545623. \nContact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com for more information.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/100-climate-solutions-for-houses-of-worship-their-members/
LOCATION:Houston\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/nan.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Brenskelle":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210424T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210424T160000
DTSTAMP:20210412T143324Z
CREATED:20210412T143323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210412T143324Z
UID:10001160-1619269200-1619280000@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Earth Day Barter Fair
DESCRIPTION:Trade objects and services without using common currency\n\n\nSupport Earth Day efforts to decrease our carbon foot print\n\n\nOpportunity to share in the Quaker testimonies of simplicity\, stewardship\, and community by creating a space to practice thinking together in a new way about how we place value on objects and services within our community.\n\n\nKid friendly earth care activities\, such as a program by a Master Gardener on monarch butterflies complete with planting native milkweed plants in our pollinator garden.  Learn more about monarch conservation here\n\n\nBeneficial plant and seed swaps are welcome.\n\n\nEvent will be outdoors and we will be observing Covid-19 precautions–social distancing\, masks\, good hand sanitizing technique
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/earth-day-barter-fair-4/
LOCATION:Live Oak Friends Meeting House\, 1318 W. 26th\, Houston\, TX\, 77008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Economic Justice,Environmental & Environmental Justice
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/barterfair2-copy-2-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Alex McDonald":MAILTO:peacenotapathy@gmail.com
GEO:29.809315;-95.423516
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210411T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210411T153000
DTSTAMP:20210308T232549Z
CREATED:20210308T232548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210308T232549Z
UID:10001149-1618149600-1618155000@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Actions Faith Communities Can Take to Reduce Pollution & Pollution-Related Health Effects
DESCRIPTION:Actions Faith Communities Can Take to Reduce Pollution & Pollution-Related Health Effects \nSunday\, April 11\, 2 p.m.\, online \nConcerned about pollution\, and its impact on health? \nLoren Hopkins\, Chief Environmental Science Officer for the City of Houston’s Health Department\, will discuss current Houston Health Department programming and policies directed toward reducing pollution and pollution-related health effects.  She will provide examples of where faith-based organizations play a critical role and offer additional ideas on how they can expand their support. Join her to consider how your faith community can work to reduce pollution and pollution-related health impacts. \n  \nLearn more/register on www.eventbrite.com at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pollution-public-health-faith-communities-tickets-143588120935. \n  \nContact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com for more information.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/actions-faith-communities-can-take-to-reduce-pollution-pollution-related-health-effects/
LOCATION:Houston\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/hopkins.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Brenskelle":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210406T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210427T190000
DTSTAMP:20210308T232108Z
CREATED:20210308T232107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210308T232108Z
UID:10001148-1617732000-1619550000@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:The Path of Hope
DESCRIPTION:The Path of Hope: A Study on Climate Action for Faith Communities\n\nApr. 6 – Apr. 27\, Tuesdays at 6 p.m. \n\nYou are invited to join an online discussion series built around 15-minute videos featuring interviews with US faith leaders\, representatives of climate-impacted communities from the global South\, and presentations by UN officials and other experts. The videos walk viewers through four key climate policy issues that intersect with universal faith concerns for vulnerable and marginalized people. \nThe series focuses on how climate change is impacting the core ministries of faith communities around the world\, how those impacts will increase in the future\, and why these impacts create an imperative for people of faith to advocate for strong US climate action.  A discussion guide is included that asks participants to think deeply about how their own local faith community’s direct service programs intersect with climate impacts\, and how knowledge and experiences gained through these programs might help to inform climate policy. The study’s Action Center provides practical\, step-by-step instructions for advocacy activities\, as well as recommended policy asks for local\, state\, and national leaders.  Join us! \nPlease register on www.eventbrite.com; \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-path-of-hope-a-study-on-climate-action-for-faith-communities-tickets-142304766387 \nContact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com for more information.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/the-path-of-hope/
LOCATION:Houston\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/pathhope.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Brenskelle":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210401T020000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210531T015959
DTSTAMP:20210308T231959Z
CREATED:20210308T231958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210308T231959Z
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SUMMARY:Drawdown EcoChallenge
DESCRIPTION:Drawdown EcoChallenge \nApril 1 – 30\, online \n  \nYou are invited to join the Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston team for the Drawdown EcoChallenge during the month of April.  During the EcoChallenge\, you choose “challenges”\, from among 80 of the most substantive solutions to climate change\, to implement in your life\, forming new earth-care habits over the course of the month. Categories include: building resilience\, healing & renewal\, electricity\, food\, agriculture & land use\, transportation\, industry\, buildings\, land sinks\, coastal\, ocean & engineered sinks\, and health & education. Join the team or learn more at https://drawdown.ecochallenge.org/challenges.  Questions? Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/drawdown-ecochallenge-2/
LOCATION:Houston\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/drawdown2021.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210328T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210328T190000
DTSTAMP:20210308T231606Z
CREATED:20210308T231605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210308T231606Z
UID:10001145-1616954400-1616958000@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:A Healthy Planet is a Prerequisite for Healthy People
DESCRIPTION:Join Hyun-Min Hwang\, Associate Professor in the Department of Environmental & Interdisciplinary Sciences at Texas Southern University\, as he discusses the links between people’s health\, and the health of our planet. Our planet consists of four major components: lithosphere (land)\, hydrosphere (water)\, biosphere (living things)\, and atmosphere (air). A healthy planet is a prerequisite for healthy people. Every day we depend on the health of the air we breathe\, the water we drink\, the foods we eat\, and the land on which we build houses to keep us alive and healthy. But the health of the planet has been degraded by humans. Pollutants in air\, soil\, water\, and food threaten human health. Humans have also created many global environmental problems such as ozone depletion and climate change. This presentation will cover how humans have polluted our planet and how a polluted environment affects human health. Time will be provided for discussion with the audience after Professor Hwang’s talk.  Please register for this talk on www.eventbrite.com. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions. \n 
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/a-healthy-planet-is-a-prerequisite-for-healthy-people/
LOCATION:Houston\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Professor-Hwang-photo.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210321T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210321T163000
DTSTAMP:20210207T193733Z
CREATED:20210207T193732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210207T193733Z
UID:10001133-1616333400-1616344200@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Spring 2021 Interfaith Environmental Stewardship Event
DESCRIPTION:Spring 2021 Interfaith Environmental Stewardship Event \nSunday\, March 21\, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. \n  \nCalling people of all faiths or no faith at all in Houston to care for our shared environment! \nWe will engage in hands-on environmental stewardship at the Willow Waterhole Conservation Reserve\, giving the park a spring cleaning by weeding\, removing brush & other tasks. This event will offer activities for all ages and skill levels and appropriate precautions to prevent spread of the Coronavirus will be taken. \nMeet at The Gathering Place\, 5310 S. Willow Dr. \nHouston Tx. 77035 \n (713) 275-5724 \nto sign in. Metro bus line 7 stops nearby\, and line 49 is not far.  Tools/supplies will be provided. \nThis event is organized by Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church and the Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston\, in partnership with the Willow Waterhole Greenspace Conservancy. \nThe conservancy requires signing of a waiver to participate. \nPlease register for planning purposes on www.eventbrite.com; \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/spring-2021-interfaith-environmental-stewardship-event-tickets-140059358311 \n\nContact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com for more information.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/spring-2021-interfaith-environmental-stewardship-event/
LOCATION:The Gathering Place\, 5310 S. Willow Dr.\, Houston\, TX\, 77035\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/IENoH-Stewardship-Event.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church%2C&nbsp%3B Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston%2C and the Willow Waterhole Greenspace Conservancy":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com
GEO:29.6546185;-95.4727759
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210304T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210304T133000
DTSTAMP:20210212T000557Z
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SUMMARY:Ending Nuclear Weapons Before They End Us: Opportunities Under the Biden Administration to Take Action
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on March 4\, 2021 for a virtual policy briefing and workshop series to call on the Biden administration to prioritize the complete elimination of nuclear weapons. The event is convened by Back from the Brink (BftB) and the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) with support from many partner organizations. The virtual event will feature an expert panel discussion and Q&A\, followed by a series of workshops to help advocates generate the public and political will needed for a fundamental change in U.S. nuclear weapons policy.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/ending-nuclear-weapons-before-they-end-us-opportunities-under-the-biden-administration-to-take-action/
LOCATION:Houston\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Foreign & Military Policy,Non-HPJC Meeting,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Screenshot-180.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Back from the Brink &amp%3Bamp%3B International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons":MAILTO:info@preventnuclearwar.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210228T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210228T190000
DTSTAMP:20210222T060815Z
CREATED:20210205T004639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210222T060815Z
UID:10001124-1614535200-1614538800@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Externalities in Action: Air Pollution\, Public Health\, and Environmental Justice in Houston
DESCRIPTION:Join Paige Powell\, Development Director at Air Alliance Houston\, as she discusses the impacts of air pollution on physical health\, quality of life\, and economic prosperity. In her talk\, Paige will consider: \n\nWhat is the “right” amount of air pollution for a healthy and prosperous society?\nWhat are the true costs of doing business measured by the Triple Bottom Line?\nWhat are the socioeconomic implications of racial inequity and environmental injustice?\nHow can the Houston economy continue to thrive through the energy transition and beyond?\n\nPaige will provide information on Houston’s air pollution\, its related health impacts\, and those disproportionately impacted to provide thought-provoking responses to these questions. \nWhile she will address this topic from a Houston perspective\, these questions are relevant for everyone\, everywhere. Time will be provided for discussion with the audience after Paige’s talk.  Please register for this talk on www.eventbrite.com. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/externalities-in-action-air-pollution-public-health-and-environmental-justice-in-houston/
LOCATION:Houston\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Paige-Powell-photo-e1613974078621.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210221T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210221T160000
DTSTAMP:20201231T154703Z
CREATED:20201231T154702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201231T154703Z
UID:10001121-1613916000-1613923200@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Beach Clean-Up
DESCRIPTION:Beach Clean-Up \nSunday\, Feb. 21\, 2 – 4 p.m. \n  \nCalling people of all faiths\, or no faith at all\, to care for our shared environment!  We will remove trash polluting a shoreline along Galveston Bay in Kemah\, helping to protect and restore the beautiful bay ecosystem. This event will offer activities for all ages and skill levels\, so bring the whole family! Supplies will be provided. You just need your mask\, sun protection\, a reusable water bottle\, and closed-toe shoes. This beach clean-up is organized by the Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston in partnership with Galveston Bay Foundation. The event will be limited to 20 participants in 2 separate groups of 10 and social distancing guidelines will be followed. Registration for this event is limited and required for participation. \n  \nRegister at: \nhttps://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/f4oGd9P3Ecdf9rd. \n  \nContact Lisa Brenskelle at  gcs.lrc@gmail.com or \nSasha Francis at sfrancis@galvbay.org   for more information. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/beach-clean-up/
LOCATION:Galveston Bay
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/beachcleanup2.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Environmental Network of Houston / Galveston Bay Foundation":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com, sfrancis@galvbay.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210214T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210214T163000
DTSTAMP:20201227T125038Z
CREATED:20201227T125004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201227T125038Z
UID:10001119-1613311200-1613320200@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:The Houston Climate Action Plan & Faith Communities
DESCRIPTION:The Houston Climate Action Plan & Faith Communities \nSunday\, February 14\, 2 p.m.\, online \n  \nJoin Lara Cottingham\, Chief Sustainability Officer for the City of Houston\, to learn about the Houston Climate Action Plan (CAP) and how faith communities\, houses of worship & their members\, can get involved. Lara will cover the goals of the CAP in the areas of transportation\, energy transition\, building optimization & materials management\, including the strategies & actions to be employed in reaching the goals. The CAP is designed to address climate change\, but there are many co-benefits which Lara will also highlight. And\, she will discuss how faith communities can partner with the City of Houston to achieve the goals\, helping to lead Houston to a more sustainable future. \n\n \nLearn more/register at:\n \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-houston-climate-action-plan-faith-communities-tickets-132687422653\n\n\n 
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/the-houston-climate-action-plan-faith-communities/
LOCATION:Houston\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/LaraCottingham.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210131T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210131T190000
DTSTAMP:20201231T184856Z
CREATED:20201231T184753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201231T184856Z
UID:10001122-1612116000-1612119600@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Being Healthy in a Toxifying World
DESCRIPTION:Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church in Houston invites you to a monthly environmental education web meeting series whose theme in 2021 is Healthy Planet = Healthy People = Healthy Economy. In January\, join Steve Stelzer\, Program Director at the Houston Green Building Resource Center\, online as he discusses the many paradoxes we face as global citizens regarding staying healthy in a world where business insists on dumping toxic wastes into our air and water supply.  Without getting too gloomy about it\, Steve will also discuss options for actually doing something about the problem.  Spoiler alert: “Superman’s Not Coming”.  Meanwhile\, it seems we might be reaching a critical mass to turn this around. Please register for this talk at eventbrite.com/…/being-healthy-in-a-toxifying-world-tickets-132172402213. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions. \n 
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/being-healthy-in-a-toxifying-world/
LOCATION:Houston\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Steve-Stelzer.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210112T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210216T180000
DTSTAMP:20210205T040416Z
CREATED:20210205T040415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210205T040416Z
UID:10001128-1610474400-1613498400@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Faithful Resilience: A Study on Climate Resilience for Faith Communities
DESCRIPTION:Faithful Resilience: A Study on Climate Resilience for Faith Communities \nTuesdays\, January 12 – February 16\, 6 p.m.\, online \nFaithful Resilience is a six-part study on climate resilience for faith communities. The climate crisis has arrived. Faith communities must not only react\, but also prepare. Over the last decade\, hurricanes have intensified\, wildfires have burnt stronger\, and heat waves have baked our cities. These events can only be expected to get worse in the next decades. Most of our faith communities are not ready for these climate-driven disasters. Yet\, the communities who will be most threatened by climate change also have an opportunity to play a pivotal role in building resilience in their towns and cities. Whether a faith community has a large facility\, land\, social capital\, or something else\, those assets can be channeled into building climate resilience in preparation for the coming physical and spiritual storms of the climate crisis. Join us for a six-week exploration of how your house of worship/faith community can become a force for climate resilience for your community. To learn more/register\, see: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/faithful-resilience-a-study-on-climate-resilience-for-faith-communities-tickets-130072625725.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/faithful-resilience-a-study-on-climate-resilience-for-faith-communities/
LOCATION:Houston\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/IENOHpic-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201108T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201108T163000
DTSTAMP:20210205T042223Z
CREATED:20210205T042222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210205T042223Z
UID:10001131-1604842200-1604853000@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Fall 2020 Interfaith Environmental Stewardship Event
DESCRIPTION:Fall 2020 Interfaith Environmental Stewardship Event \n\n\nSunday\, November 8\, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. \nCalling people of all faiths or no faith at all in Houston to care for our shared environment!  We will engage in hands-on environmental stewardship at the Willow Waterhole Conservation Reserve\, cleaning up rose garden beds\, mulching around trees\, & other tasks. This event will offer activities for all ages and skill levels and appropriate precautions to prevent spread of the novel Coronavirus will be taken. Meet at 5300 Dryad\, the main entrance to the park\, to sign in. Metro bus line 7 stops nearby.  Tools/supplies will be provided. This event is organized by Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church\, Congregation Brith Shalom\, and the Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston\, in partnership with the Willow Waterhole Greenspace Conservancy.  The conservancy requires signing of a waiver to participate. \nPlease register for planning purposes; \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/fall-2020-interfaith-environmental-stewardship-event-tickets-121982554103?aff=ebdssbeac \nContact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com for more information.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/fall-2020-interfaith-environmental-stewardship-event/
LOCATION:Willow Waterhole Greenspace\, 5300 Dryad\, Houston\, 77035
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/novevent.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201011T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201011T170000
DTSTAMP:20200915T030316Z
CREATED:20200913T130026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200915T030316Z
UID:10001091-1602432000-1602435600@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Rain Barrels for The Houston-Area Community
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, Oct. 11\, 4 p.m.\, online \nThe Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston and Galveston Bay Foundation invite all houses of worship and their members in Houston\, alongside any interested Houstonians\, to a rain barrel workshop. \nJoin us on Sunday\, October 11 to learn about the benefits of rain barrels and how to install them on your property. Rain barrels not only conserve water\, a precious natural resource\, they also help to keep water clean and reduce flooding\, thereby making Houston a more resilient city. \nRegistration includes access to the online webinar\, one rain barrel\, and one connector kit. The supplies will be available to be picked up on Saturday\, Oct. 10 or Sunday afternoon\, Oct. 11\, prior to the online learning event. There will be several different pick-up locations throughout the Houston area (see details below). \nThis workshop is sponsored by LyondellBassell and Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages. \nRegister to participate at: www.galvbay.org/events.  \nFor more information\, contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com.Cost: $35 (includes 1 barrel + 1 kit\, admission to the workshop for yourself and one guest) Workshop participants can purchase a maximum of 2 barrels + 2 kits. \nPick-up locations and dates/times: \nSaturday\, Oct. 10\, 9 a.m. – noon: Unity of Houston\, 2929 Unity Dr.\, Houston 77057 \nSaturday\, Oct. 10\, 1 – 4 p.m.: Solar Outdoor Classroom\, 4848 Higgins St.\, Houston 77033 \nSunday\, Oct. 11\, noon – 3 p.m.:  1st Congregational Church\, 10840 Beinhorn Rd.\, Houston 77024
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/rain-barrels-for-the-houston-area-community/
LOCATION:Houston\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/rainbarr102020.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200901T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200901T200000
DTSTAMP:20200828T020415Z
CREATED:20200828T020414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200828T020415Z
UID:10001087-1598986800-1598990400@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Jubilee for the Earth
DESCRIPTION:Jubilee for the Earth \n2020 World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation \nTuesday\, Sept. 1\, 7 p.m.\, online \n  \nJoin with Christians of all traditions in a Jubilee for the Earth\, an observance of the 2020 World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation. This ecumenical service\, hosted by Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church in Houston\, will be a time to pray\, to praise\, to profess our faith\, to confess\, and to leave empowered to lead transformed lives. \nTo join this service\, use this link: https://ctkelc.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fc688c254497a823dbdfd13b9&id=ab685b6ecf&e=8d08aaba44. \nFor more information\, contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com \n\n\n 
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/jubilee-for-the-earth/
LOCATION:Houston\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/earthjub.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Brenskelle":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200729T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200729T193000
DTSTAMP:20200619T142148Z
CREATED:20200619T142147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200619T142148Z
UID:10001079-1596045600-1596051000@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Houston's Green Building Resource Center
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to an online talk on Houston’s Green Building Resource Center with the center’s Program Director\, Steve Stelzer\, on July 29 at 6 p.m.\n \n \n\nSunday Evening Conversations on Creation Continue… \nChrist the King Evangelical Lutheran Church invites you to a monthly environmental education web meeting series whose theme in 2018 is Stewardship. \nSteve Stelzer\, Program Director\, Green Building Resource Center\n\nHouston’s Green Building Resource Center \nSunday\, July 29\, at 6 p.m.  In July\, we welcome Steve Stelzer\, Program Director for Houston’s Green Building Resource Center.  Steve is an architect with 30 years’ experience who is focused on making Houston a greener place to live and work.  He will discuss the center’s work to educate the public on healthy and energy\, water\, and material-conserving design & construction.  This mission is accomplished in a number of ways:  a showroom highlighting building components\, water conservation\, site\, and energy efficiency\, monthly educational seminars on a wide variety of topics\, and plan review services to suggest strategies to conserve energy and water\, save money\, & create a healthier building environment.  The center also hosts a green book discussion group\, holds perio dic rain barrel and composter sales\, offers Master Composter classes\, educates on Drawdown (ways to combat climate change)\, how to achieve zero waste\, and many other green living topics. Come learn how the center can help you to go green not only with building design and construction\, but also operations & maintenance\, whether for a residential or commercial property.  Get all your green building questions answered! Please register for this talk\, and you will receive an invitation to the web meeting. \nContact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.comwith any questions.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/houstons-green-building-resource-center-2/
LOCATION:Houston\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/IENOHpic-1.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200701T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200831T235959
DTSTAMP:20200619T142241Z
CREATED:20200619T142241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200619T142241Z
UID:10001080-1593561600-1598918399@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Plastic Free Ecochallenge!
DESCRIPTION:Plastic Free Ecochallenge \nJuly 1 – 31\, online \n\n \nPlastic pollution is a major environmental issue.  The Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston invites Houstonians of all faiths to join their team for the Plastic Free EcoChallenge and make an impact on plastic pollution with personal lifestyle changes.\n \nThe challenge engages participants in committing to reduce consumption of single-use plastics during July.\n \nChoose from challenges in food\, personal care\, community\, lifestyle\, pets\, or family.\n \nJoin the interfaith Environmental Network of Houston team at\nhttps://plasticfree.ecochallenge.org/!\n 
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/plastic-free-ecochallenge-2/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/IENOHpic.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200607T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200607T160000
DTSTAMP:20200504T232328Z
CREATED:20200504T232145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200504T232328Z
UID:10001068-1591538400-1591545600@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Interfaith Justice Advocacy Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, June 7\, 2 p.m.\, online \nCalling people of all faiths to learn to more effectively raise your voice for the voiceless!  Experts from Texas Impact\, an Austin-based interfaith justice advocacy organization\, will educate on how to do it right\, and will provide information on their top justice advocacy priorities for 2020:  Climate Justice\, Health Justice\, and Migration Justice\, so that you can knowledgeably engage your legislators on these critical justice issues as a person of faith.  You’ll also learn about Texas Impact’s Legislative Engagement Groups\, where you can advocate with others\, so you don’t have to “go it alone”. \nThe Justice Advocacy Workshop is free and online. Please register for this event on www.eventbrite.com. The training will be recorded\, so if you can’t make it\, you can still get a copy of the training recording to review later. \nFor more information\, please contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/interfaith-justice-advocacy-workshop/
LOCATION:Houston\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Screen-Shot-2020-05-04-at-6.20.19-PM.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200426T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200426T163000
DTSTAMP:20200306T131735Z
CREATED:20200306T131411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200306T131735Z
UID:10001058-1587907800-1587918600@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Spring 2020 Interfaith Environmental Stewardship Event
DESCRIPTION:Spring 2020 Interfaith Environmental Stewardship Event \nSunday\, April 26\, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. \nWillow Waterhole Conservation Reserve \nhttp://www.willowwaterhole.org/ \nWillow Waterhole Greenspace \n(The Gathering Place) \n5310 S. Willow Dr. \nHouston\, TX 77035 \n  \nCalling people of all faiths\, or no faith at all\, to engage in\nhands-on care for our shared environment at the\nWillow Waterhole Conservation Reserve in Houston. \n\nThis event will offer activities for all ages and skill levels\,\nso bring the whole family\, your neighbors and your friends.\n\n\n\nMeet at  11350 Ricecrest under the giant Live Oak to sign in.\nMetro bus line 7 stops nearby and line 49 is not far. \n \n\nTools/supplies will be provided.\n\n\n\n\nThis event is organized by\nChrist the King Evangelical Lutheran Church\,\nCongregation Brith Shalom\, and the\nInterfaith Environmental Network of Houston\,\nin partnership with the\nWillow Waterhole Greenspace Conservancy. \n \n\n\n\n\n\nThe conservancy requires signing of a waiver to participate.\nPlease register for planning purposes on www.eventbrite.com.\nContact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com or 281-300-8212 for more information.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/spring-2020-interfaith-environmental-stewardship-event/
LOCATION:Willow Waterhole Greenspace\, 5300 Dryad\, Houston\, 77035
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/aprilevent.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200420
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200428
DTSTAMP:20200420T201452Z
CREATED:20200420T201452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200420T201452Z
UID:10001396-1587351600-1588031999@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Earth Week Events!
DESCRIPTION:Happy EarthDay Week from the Houston Peace & Justice Center!  There are lots of virtual activities going on this week. Please visit   xrhouston.com for more information!
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/earth-week-events/
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice
ORGANIZER;CN="Extinction Rebellion Houston":MAILTO:XRHTXinfo@riseup.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200419T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200419T190000
DTSTAMP:20200301T221309Z
CREATED:20200301T221258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200301T221309Z
UID:10001054-1587319200-1587322800@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:The Wonders of Coastal Wetlands
DESCRIPTION:Historically\, wetlands were considered useless land\, and we filled them in to make farmland and housing. Today\, we realize that wetlands provide numerous valuable services to humanity\, and we seek to protect and restore them. Coastal wetlands are threatened by a number of factors\, but can be remarkably resilient to moderate rates of sea level rise. This talk will review some of the benefits we derive from coastal wetlands\, discuss the threats facing them\, and explain why we have reason to expect that wetlands will survive despite ongoing global change. Join this conversation with Professor Steven Pennings of the University of Houston as we wonder at coastal wetlands! Please register for this talk on www.eventbrite.com. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/the-wonders-of-coastal-wetlands/
LOCATION:Houston\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Steven-Pennings-2-.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200329T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200329T190000
DTSTAMP:20200301T221447Z
CREATED:20200301T221447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200301T221447Z
UID:10001055-1585504800-1585508400@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:The Wonders of the Deep Sea
DESCRIPTION:Approximately two thirds of the earth’s surface is covered by oceans with an average depth of about 2.65 miles. Below 0.62 miles\, the water is completely dark\, temperatures plummet to 39 °F\, and the pressure is about 40 times the pressure of earth’s atmosphere. Nonetheless\, many creatures can live in this extreme place having no light. Deep sea explorations have found shrimp\, fish\, coral\, tube worms\, mussels\, starfish\, and many other creatures even below 2 miles. About 95% of the ocean remains unexplored\, and marine scientists continuously find new species in this unusual place. In addition to creatures\, huge quantities of methane gas hydrates and billions of tons of manganese nodules are found in deep ocean floors (2-4 miles deep). Manganese nodules grow only 10-100 millimeters per million years. Gas hydrates may contain roughly twice the carbon contained in all reserves of coal\, oil\, and conventional natural gas combined. Join Professor Hyun-Min Hwang of Texas Southern University to be awestruck by these\, and other\, wonders of the deep sea. To join the conversation\, please register for this talk on www.eventbrite.com. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/the-wonders-of-the-deep-sea/
LOCATION:Houston\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Professor-Hwang-photo.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
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