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SUMMARY:TCEQ and Valero Public Meeting on Hydrogen Cyanide
DESCRIPTION:Hartman Park                                                    9311 E Avenue P\nHouston\, Texas 77012 \nTEJAS(Texas Environmental Justice Advocacy Services) has issued a call to action and Houston DSA EcoSocialists are responding!  \nValero has asked the TCEQ(Texas Commission on Environmental Quality) for an increase in the level of HYDROGEN CYANIDE emissions they can release\, specifically 512 tons. Valero also wants to stop tracking its BENZENE emissions reductions\, makes no sense right?  \nSo then let’s show up in solidarity with Manchester residents and tell TCEQ and Valero that we’re sick(literally) of disgustingly rich corporations killing everything on the planet in their pursuit of more wealth and power.  \nDemand that TCEQ say NO to Valero! \n-Hydrogen cyanide (AC) is a systemic chemical asphyxiant. It interferes with the normal use of oxygen by nearly every organ of the body. Exposure to hydrogen cyanide (AC) can be rapidly fatal. It has whole-body (systemic) effects\, particularly affecting those organ systems most sensitive to low oxygen levels: the central nervous system (brain)\, the cardiovascular system (heart and blood vessels)\, and the pulmonary system (lungs). Hydrogen cyanide (AC) is a chemical warfare agent (military designation\, AC). It is used commercially for fumigation\, electroplating\, mining\, chemical synthesis\, and the production of synthetic fibers\, plastics\, dyes\, and pesticides. Hydrogen cyanide (AC) gas has a distinctive bitter almond odor (others describe a musty “old sneakers smell”)\, but a large proportion of people cannot detect it; the odor does not provide adequate warning of hazardous concentrations. It also has a bitter burning taste and is often used as a solution in water. \n(from the CDC) \n-Benzene is known to cause cancer\, based on evidence from studies in both people and lab animals. The link between benzene and cancer has largely focused on leukemia and other cancers of blood cells.  \nLong-term exposure to benzene mainly harms the bone marrow\, the soft\, inner parts of bones where new blood cells are made. This can result in: Anemia (a low red blood cell count)\, which can cause a person to feel weak and tired. A low white blood cell count\, which can lower the body’s ability to fight infections and might even be life-threatening. A low blood platelet count\, which can lead to excess bruising and bleeding. \nBreathing in high doses of benzene can affect the nervous system\, which can lead to drowsiness\, dizziness\, headaches\, tremors\, confusion\, and/or unconsciousness. Consuming foods or fluids contaminated with high levels of benzene can cause vomiting\, stomach irritation\, dizziness\, sleepiness\, convulsions\, and rapid heart rate. In extreme cases\, inhaling or swallowing very high levels of benzene can be deadly. Exposure to benzene liquid or vapor can irritate the skin\, eyes\, and throat. Skin exposure to benzene can result in redness and blisters.  \n(from the ACS)
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/tceq-and-valero-public-meeting-on-hydrogen-cyanide/
LOCATION:Hartman Park\, 9311 E Avenue P\, Houston\, 77012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice
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SUMMARY:Climate Change and Health Care
DESCRIPTION:Come to our discussion group on how the crisis of poor health and costly health care is exacerbated by inaction on climate change\, climate denial\, poor air quality\, fossil fuel dependence and forced car dominance\, especially in low income areas and communities of color.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/climate-change-and-health-care/
LOCATION:Boomtown Coffee\, 300 S. Main St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180912T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180912T203000
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SUMMARY:HARC People & Nature Speaker Series: Innovative Resilience Financing
DESCRIPTION:“Will we be Ready for the Next Harvey? Innovative Funding Strategies and Opportunities for Community Resilience” \nOn Wednesday\, September 12\, HARC will continue its People & Nature Speaker Series hosting an evening conversation with six national thought leaders on the topic of innovative resilience financing and the role that the public and private sectors can play to develop new community partnerships and diversified resilience funding mechanisms in Greater Houston. \nMore people are moving to the Houston-Galveston region every year while a decade of hurricanes\, floods and historic drought underscores the risks to the region’s future prosperity. Implementing strategies and projects to make Houston economically attractive\, while increasing resilience requires local investment. Public funds from federal\, state and local government source play an important role in rebuilding communities and infrastructure. However\, they are limited in their ability to support innovative resilience strategies to create a more livable\, nature-based and equitable Houston. \nHARC will host an evening “fishbowl dialogue” event with experts in resilience financing\, infrastructure and global and climate change: \n\nShannon Cunniff – Director of Coastal Resilience\, EDF\nJose Peralta – Director\, AON Risk Solutions\nJamie Rubin – CEO\, Meridiam North America\nPeter Schultz\, PhD – Vice President\, ICF\nStacy Swann – CEO and Founding Partner\, Climate Finance Advisors\nShalini Vajjhala\, PhD – Founder & CEO\, re:focus partners\n\nThe event\, to be held at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston\, Brown Auditorium\, will begin at 6:00 pm. Guests are invited to continue the conversation at the post-event reception. The reception\, featuring light appetizers\, beer\, and wine\, will conclude at 8:30. \nPlease contact Events@HARCresearch.org for information on group reservations or for any additional questions you may have.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/harc-people-nature-speaker-series-innovative-resilience-financing/
LOCATION:The Museum of Fine Arts\, Houston\, 1001 Bissonnet\, Houston\, 77005-1803
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180909T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180909T163000
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SUMMARY:Awakening the Spirit
DESCRIPTION:The Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston invites you to explore spirituality in nature with those of other faiths\, using the documentary The National Parks – America’s Best Idea\, as a source of inspiration. Since their inception\, the national parks have provided places for play\, for rest and for sanctuary. They are places that inspire us with their grandeur and at the same time draw us into an intimate relationship with the natural world. National parks give us time to pause\, to reflect\, to get outside of ourselves and yet also provide space to go deeply within ourselves. In these sacred spaces\, we experience nature and the Divine alike. National parks also afford us the time and space to consider our relationship with nature and how our individual and collective actions have a decided impact on these complex\, wondrous ecosystems that we are sharing. Please join in considering nature & spirituality thru the lens of the national parks with us! For more information about this interfaith environmental study\, please contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/awakening-the-spirit/
LOCATION:St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church\, 5308 Buffalo Speedway\, Houston\, 77005
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180908T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180908T170000
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SUMMARY:Houston Strong for Climate
DESCRIPTION:On September 8\, thousands of rallies will be held in cities and towns around the world to demand our local leaders commit to building a fossil free world that works for all of us. \nJoin us as we hold our local leaders to account and demand that they walk the talk on climate action. \n  \nWe’re mobilizing\nFor a Fossil Free world.\n8 September 2018 \nOnly people can power real change\nWe can’t keep powering our lives with oil\, coal and gas from the last millennium. We know it’s fueling a worsening climate crisis. \nOn 8 September\, it’s time to repower our communities with clean\, renewable energy from the sun\, earth\, wind and water\, back in the hands of citizens. Let’s stand up in our tens of thousands to show the world we will do what it takes to keep fossil fuels in the ground and build a Fossil Free world.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/houston-strong-for-climate/
LOCATION:Emancipation Park\, 3018 Emancipation Ave.\, Houston\, 77004
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180826T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180826T190000
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SUMMARY:Sustainability at Rice University
DESCRIPTION:Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church invites you to a monthly environmental education web meeting series whose theme in 2018 is Stewardship. \nIn August\, we welcome Richard Johnson\, Director of Sustainability for Rice University. Richard holds a B.S. in civil engineering and a Masters in Urban & Environmental Planning. He has been working on sustainability initiatives at Rice since 2004. Rice University’s Administrative Center for Sustainability and Energy Management provides support for a broad range of campus sustainability initiatives\, such as planning for sustainability\, green building\, energy & water conservation\, recycling\, environmental education\, public lectures & events\, student environmental projects\, research partnerships\, and classroom engagement. Their efforts to “green” the campus include such areas as food\, transportation\, green cleaning\, grounds\, water\, recycling\, and buildings. Come find out what you can learn from Rice’s work on sustainability over the past 14 years! Please register for this talk on www.eventbrite.com to receive an invitation to the web meeting. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/sustainability-at-rice-university/
LOCATION:online\, not applicable\, not applicable\, not applicable\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180825T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180825T220000
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SUMMARY:Stories of Survival / Historias de Supervivencia - Houston
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Houston for the first stop of Stories of Survival Tour. From the the Gulf South to Puerto Rico Stories of Survival will bring community together to learn\, deepen connections\, and share stories about community-centered solutions and strategies for survival in the face of climate change. Coinciding with observances of the devastating disasters during hurricane season that continually impact our home places\, the tour will include FREE solar-powered “Cine Solar” film screenings\, community dinners\, storytelling\, collective visioning\, and other unique artistic and cultural offerings. \nStories of Survival is being hosted by a collaborative of grassroots groups\, organizers\, media-makers\, artists and activists acting at the frontlines of climate\, including Another Gulf Is Possible Collaborative\, Bridge The Gulf\, Defend Puerto Rico\, Sierra Club\, Texas Housers\, West Street Recovery\, and Working Films\, among others. \nStories of Survival will close out the Hurricane Harvey Peoples Tribunal\, a two day event on August 24th and 25th\, in which residents\, community leaders\, and experts will testify and imagine creative solutions that could move Houston toward becoming more resilient to future climate disasters. For more info on the tribunal visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/peoples-tribunal-on-hurricane-harvey-recovery-tickets-48942602642.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/stories-of-survival-historias-de-supervivencia-houston/
LOCATION:NuWaters Co-op\, 2320 Elgin St\, Houston\, TX\, 77004
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Live Performance,Social,Video Showing
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ORGANIZER;CN="Another Gulf is Possible":MAILTO:jdutta@workingfilms.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180818T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180818T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T224012
CREATED:20180728T131137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180728T131137Z
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SUMMARY:Climate Change Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:Learn the facts. And be part of the solution.\nYou are invited to hear from the Houston Climate Movement and Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) about how climate change is impacting Houstonians. UCS will discuss a recent report on flooding\, climate change\, and taxes. The Houston Climate Movement will share what we can do locally to act. We envision a world where our communities have access to clean air and water; where we have access to jobs that nourish our communities. And we invite you to join us to create this world. \nWe want to hear from you.\nThe City of Houston is creating a plan to reduce its emissions and adapt to the impacts of climate change. You can help. Join us on August 18th to ask your questions\, and share your concerns\, your vision\, and your solutions for a world that supports us all. We are inviting local officials to be part of the conversation\, too. \nDoors open at 1:30. Childcare provided; please register at https://goo.gl/qkcWjP to reserve a spot for your child. \nReal-time Spanish translation will also be available.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/climate-change-town-hall/
LOCATION:Talento Bilingue de Houston\, 333 S. Jensen Drive\, Houston\, TX\, 77003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180807T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180807T213000
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SUMMARY:Get to Know the System that Oppresses Us - Capitalism
DESCRIPTION:There is much current attention to social and economic inequality. The Occupy movement did much to highlight the inequality and framed the issues as the 1% versus the 99%. Unfortunately\, the root cause of inequality is kept a deep secret – theft of surplus value created by workers. \nKarl Marx\, considered by current information scientists as the most influential scholar in history\, identified the source of wealth as stolen surplus value. His monumental work is entitled “Capital”. Join us as we go over the Marxist critique of Capitalism. Inequality\, wars\, racism and other social ills will no longer be a mystery. \nIt is not enough to be upset by social and economic inequality. We must understand it and struggle for socialism! This event is open to members and non-members alike. Hope to see you there.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/get-to-know-the-system-that-oppresses-us-capitalism/
LOCATION:Houston Communist Party Headquarters\, 3100 McKinney Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Economic Justice,Environmental & Environmental Justice,Foreign & Military Policy,Human Rights & Criminal Justice,Presentation or Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Houston Communist Party":MAILTO:jamessamuelmarrs@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180729T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180729T190000
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SUMMARY:Houston's Green Building Resource Center
DESCRIPTION:Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church invites you to a monthly environmental education web meeting series whose theme in 2018 is Stewardship. On Sunday\, July 29 at 6 p.m.\, 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/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 periodic 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. Please register for this talk on www.eventbrite.com\, and you will receive an invitation to the web meeting. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/houstons-green-building-resource-center/
LOCATION:online\, not applicable\, not applicable\, not applicable\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180624T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180624T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T224012
CREATED:20180611T154234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180611T154234Z
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SUMMARY:One Thousand Texans for Transit - Houston in Houston
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Sunday\, June 24 in Montrose to hear about and discuss paths to realizing the the goal of high-quality public transportation! We’ll have a panel of local transit leaders\, hear remarks from elected officials\, and break out into groups to work shop strategies for statewide coordination. \nMATCH is accessible by the Red Line and the 9 bus route. \nAbout the program \nOne Thousand Texans for Transit is a statewide coalition of public transportation activists. Together\, we will combine our local expertise and work together to affect meaningful advances in transit support and funding at the state level. Learn more about the project at Farm&City. \n* Did you know that the major metros of Texas and Ohio are the only large metros in the nation with zero dedicated state transit funding for our major metros?\n* Did you know the Republican and Democratic local leaders of Austin\, San Antonio\, Houston\, and Dallas-Fort Worth are all asking the Texas legislature to simply allow the people of our metro regions to fund transit?\n* Did you know that CapMetro is developing a new long range vision for providing transit across the service area? \nSpeakers to be announed soon- reserve your spot today!
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/one-thousand-texans-for-transit-houston-in-houston/
LOCATION:MATCH (Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston)\, 3400 Main Street\, Houston\, 77002
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Farm&City":MAILTO:info@farmandcity.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180610T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180610T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T224012
CREATED:20180514T132832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180514T132928Z
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SUMMARY:Walk Gently on Earth
DESCRIPTION:Free and open to the public;\n\n\nSunday\, June 10\, 1:30 p.m.\nEmerson Unitarian Universalist Church & online\n\n\n1900 Bering Dr. \nHouston\, TX 77057 \n713-782-8250 \nhttp://emersonhouston.org/ \n\n\n  Last fall\, world religious leaders presented the interfaith climate declaration\, Walk Gently on Earth\, to the UN Conference on Climate Change in Bonn. The Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston invites you to a talk about the declaration by Imaad Khan\, of the Texas Interfaith Center for Public Policy (TICPP)\, who was there. Imaad will discuss the presentation of the declaration\, its message\, and how houses of worship and their members can leverage this initiative. Walk Gently on Earth invites people of faith to lead the world in adopting a sustainable lifestyle.\n\n  The focus for 2018 is in transforming three areas of our lives: energy use; food consumption; and travel. This talk takes place at Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church and online\, via a simultaneous web meeting. Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church is located at 1900 Bering Dr. in Houston.\n\n  Please register for this event;\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/walk-gently-on-earth-tickets-45446870814\n\nTexas Interfaith Power and Light\, the environmental program of TICPP\, has joined this initiative. For more information on the Walk Gently on Earth initiative\, see their site at:\n http://www.txipl.org/content/walk-gently-earth.\n\n\n  For more information about this talk\, please contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/walk-gently-on-earth/
LOCATION:Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church & online\, 1900 Bering Dr.\, Houston\, 77057
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180520T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180520T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T224012
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LAST-MODIFIED:20180428T015018Z
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SUMMARY:Care & Stewardship of the Wildlife & Ecosystems in Our Communities
DESCRIPTION:Sunday 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. \n  \nCare and Stewardship of the Wildlife & EcoSystems in Our Communities \nSunday\, May 20\, at 6 p.m. \n  \nAt the May web meeting\, we welcome Anja Machado\, Executive Director\, and Victoria Hepburn\, Education/Outreach Coordinator\, of the Texas Wildlife Rehabilitation Center (TWRC)\, who will discuss Care and Stewardship of Wildlife & EcoSystems in Our Communities. \nAnja will explain how the TWRC cares for wildlife brought to the center\, and the role of rehabilitators who care for animals in their homes. She will also discussion volunteer opportunities at the center. \nVictoria will explain how to recognize if an animal is in need\, how to assist animals in need\, and how to bring injured or orphaned animals to the center for assistance. She will also highlight how attendees can be true stewards of our urban and suburban ecosystems\, and the importance of doing so to the health & vitality of our city. \nAfter their talk\, there will be time for Q&A. Please register for this talk\, and you will receive an invitation to the web meeting. \n  \nContact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/care-stewardship-of-the-wildlife-ecosystems-in-our-communities/
LOCATION:Houston\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180520T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180520T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T224012
CREATED:20180515T012409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180515T012409Z
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SUMMARY:Inspiring the Great Transition Tour by Sailesh Rao
DESCRIPTION:Healing the Earth’s Climate. \nAhimsa is an essential response to climate change. The great transition is the metamorphosis of the global industrial civilization from its current domination relating “caterpillar” phase to the partnership relating “Butterfly” phase. \nPlease join a talk by Sailesh Rao who is the Founder and Executive Director of Climate Healers\, a non-profit dedicated towards healing the Earth’s climate. \nHe is the author of the 2011 book\, Carbon Dharma and the 2016 book\, Carbon Yoga. He is the Co-Executive Producer of the trilogy of documentaries\, The Human Experiment (2013)\, Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret (2014) and What The Health (2017)\, which explore the systemic causes of human and environmental ill health and of the forthcoming documentary\, The Compassion Project. \n 
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/inspiring-the-great-transition-tour-by-sailesh-rao/
LOCATION:Jain Society of Houston\, 3905 Arc St\, Houston\, 77063
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice
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GEO:29.7223044;-95.5310358
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180517T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180517T203000
DTSTAMP:20260421T224012
CREATED:20180509T223913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180509T224409Z
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SUMMARY:Break Free From Plastics US Grassroots Tour: Houston
DESCRIPTION:EARTHWORKS\, one of #breakfreefromplastic member orgs in the US\, has organized a speaking tour with communities and stakeholders in the frontline affected by plastics pollution in key places i.e. Texas\, Louisiana\, Pennsylvania\, and Washington D.C. The tour seeks to dig deeper into the various processes where plastic pollution should be mitigated starting with extraction to production. \nTogether with Tejas Barrios and Texas Campaign for the Environment\, we are hosting a discussion panel on “closing the loop\, linking plastic production to fossil fuel extraction and the shale gas boom in the US. Plastics don’t just pollute the ocean\, they pollute from cradle to grave starting with the communities impacted by oil & gas extraction from which plastics are made. \nOur Grassroots Speaking Tour will feature two Global South activists\, Lakshmi Narayanan and Myrna Dominguez who will represent the voices of communities who are impacted by plastic pollution (fisherfolk communities from the Philippines and waste pickers from India). \nFor more information or questions please feel free to contact Priscilla Villa at pvilla@earthworks.org.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/break-free-from-plastics-us-grassroots-tour-houston/
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/BreakFree.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180510T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180510T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T224012
CREATED:20180509T224602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180509T224638Z
UID:10000439-1525975200-1525982400@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:ReThink Houston Sustainability Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:JOIN US as we REBUILD Houston as a center for sustainability! Meet the leaders behind Houston’s environmental repurposing movement. \nAn opportunity for attendees to discuss collaboration as a network of like-minded businesses\, mutually supporting one another\, for one goal. \n\n\n\n\nWhen: MAY 10\, 2018 6pm-8pm \n\n\nWhere: MAGPIES & PEACOCKS Non-Profit Design House \n908 LIVE OAK HOUSTON TX 77003 \n\n\n\n\nHAPPY HOUR REFRESHMENTS PROVIDED \nHosted by Magpies & Peacocks and RePurpose Depot Houston
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/rethink-houston-sustainability-happy-hour/
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/ReThink.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180508T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180508T213000
DTSTAMP:20260421T224012
CREATED:20180504T161424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180504T161424Z
UID:10000435-1525807800-1525815000@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Socialist Reading Group: Happy Birthday\, Karl Marx!
DESCRIPTION:Karl Marx has achieved a lasting global impact\, one that is greater and wider than any other philosopher before or afterwards. The Smithsonian Magazine published an article titled “Karl Marx Is the World’s Most Influential Scholar”. The article is based on a study and paper in Nature. Several information scientists from Indiana University Bloomington came to that conclusion based on how often Marx’s work was cited plus the number of works. \nAfter the global financial crisis of capitalism in 2008\, Marx was often cited to help explain the crisis. Marx is relevant because his work is based on science and an advanced method of critical analysis in philosophy and economics. \nWe need Marx now more than ever to help explain the nature of capitalism and the internal dynamics of its own destruction. Join us for a discussion on Marx’s legacy and contributions.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/socialist-reading-group-happy-birthday-karl-marx/
LOCATION:Cafe Express River Oaks\, 1422 West Gray Street\, Houston\, 77019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Economic Justice,Environmental & Environmental Justice,Human Rights & Criminal Justice,Presentation or Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="Houston Communist Party":MAILTO:jamessamuelmarrs@gmail.com
GEO:29.7535843;-95.3994502
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180506T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180506T173000
DTSTAMP:20260421T224012
CREATED:20180407T133542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180407T133631Z
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SUMMARY:Making Houston a Resilient City – How Houses of Worship Can Help
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, May 6\, 4 p.m.\, online & Congregation Emanu El\n\n \n  The Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston invites you to consider the challenges and opportunities that lie before Houston\, a key city in the global response to changing weather patterns\, emerging economies and changing consumer preferences and needs.\n\n \n  The future of Houston as a serious competitor in the global marketplace lies in many of the choices that will be made in the next few years. Are we ready to take our place as a truly world-class city\, showing the way for the world\, or will we be left behind? Houses of worship will have a key role to play in resilience.  Resilience requires knowledge and the will to find a different way\, and spiritual conviction and strength are absolutely necessary to achieve this.\n\n \n  In this presentation\, Jim Blackburn will discuss the scope of current problems\, some ideas to bring resilience to our community in the future\, and the role of houses of worship could play in realizing this future.  But\, this future can only be achieved by personal commitment and action\, and to reach it\, we all are going to have to come together and act for the common good\, a great challenge for the faith community.\n\n \n  Jim is a Professor in the Practice in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at Rice University\, co-director of Rice University’s Severe Storm (SSPEED) Center and a Faculty Scholar at Rice’s Baker Institute. He is both an environmental lawyer and planner and has written two books about the Texas coast. After Jim’s talk\, there will be time for Q&A.\n\n \n  Please register for this event;\n\n \n https://www.eventbrite.com/e/making-houston-a-resilient-city-how-houses-of-worship-can-help-tickets-44393458028\n\n \n  Congregation Emanu el is located at 1500 Sunset Blvd. For more information\, please contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/making-houston-a-resilient-city-how-houses-of-worship-can-help/
LOCATION:Congregation Emanu El\, 1500 Sunset Blvd\, Houston\, 77005
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice
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GEO:29.7235192;-95.3984949
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180429T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180429T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T224012
CREATED:20180331T213249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180331T213249Z
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SUMMARY:Addressing Ongoing Air Quality Challenges in Houston
DESCRIPTION:Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church invites you to a monthly environmental education web meeting series whose theme in 2018 is Stewardship. \nAt the April web meeting\, we welcome Bakeyah Nelson\, Air Alliance Houston’s Executive Director\, who will discuss Addressing Ongoing Air Quality Challenges in Houston. Bakeyah will provide her perspective on some of the current air quality challenges that Houston is facing – ones that Air Alliance Houston is working to address to improve public health. These range from concerns about concrete batch plants and metal recycling facilities\, to the proposed expansion of I-45. Air Alliance Houston is also working with community partners to address some of the challenges exposed during Hurricane Harvey. Bakeyah will also highlight how you can get involved. After her talk\, there will be time for Q&A.  Please register for this talk\, and you will receive an invitation to the web meeting.  Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/addressing-ongoing-air-quality-challenges-in-houston/
LOCATION:online\, not applicable\, not applicable\, not applicable\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Baykeh-New.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
GEO:38.888684;-77.004719
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=online not applicable not applicable not applicable United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=not applicable:geo:-77.004719,38.888684
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180429T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180429T163000
DTSTAMP:20260421T224012
CREATED:20180413T121623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180413T121623Z
UID:10000417-1525008600-1525019400@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Spring 2018 Interfaith Environmental Stewardship Event
DESCRIPTION:Spring 2018 Interfaith Environmental Stewardship Event\n\nCalling people of all faiths or no faith at all in Houston to care for our shared environment during Earth Month.\n\nWe will engage in hands-on environmental stewardship by mulching around plantings\, planting native plants & removing trash at the Willow Waterhole Conservation Reserve. This event will offer activities for all ages and skill levels\, so bring the whole family\, your neighbors and your friends.\n\nMeet at The Gathering Place\, 5310 South Willow Dr.\, Houston 77035 to sign in. Metro bus line 7 stops nearby and line 49 is not far. Tools/supplies will be provided.\n\nThis 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.\n\n Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com for more information.\n\nSun\, April 29\, 2018 \n1:30 PM – 4:30 PM CDT \n  \nThe Gathering Place \n5310 South Willow Dr \nHouston\, TX 77035 \n\n\n https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spring-2018-interfaith-environmental-stewardship-event-tickets-44393364749.\n\n  Hope to see you there!\n\n Thank you.\n\n  Lisa Brenskelle
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/spring-2018-interfaith-environmental-stewardship-event-2/
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/2018/04/ienoh3.png
GEO:29.6546185;-95.4727759
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Gathering Place 5310 S. Willow Dr. Houston TX 77035 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5310 S. Willow Dr.:geo:-95.4727759,29.6546185
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180421T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180421T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T224012
CREATED:20180405T200522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180418T185822Z
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SUMMARY:Earth Day Labyrinth Walk and Prayer
DESCRIPTION:Join the Dominican Sisters of Houston as we celebrate Earth Day with prayer and walk on the Labyrinth Saturday\, April 21\, 2018. \n5:30 p.m. \n6504 Almeda Rd. \nWe will begin with prayer in the Villa Chapel
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/earth-day-labyrinth-walk-and-prayer/
LOCATION:Dominican Sisters Chapel\, 6504 Almeda Rd\, Houston\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice
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GEO:29.7062333;-95.3818683
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Dominican Sisters Chapel 6504 Almeda Rd Houston TX United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=6504 Almeda Rd:geo:-95.3818683,29.7062333
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180419T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180419T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T224012
CREATED:20180315T190257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180416T124910Z
UID:10000377-1524166200-1524171600@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Post-Harvey Resilience: Top Climate Scientist Katharine Hayoe 4-19
DESCRIPTION:As one of the world’s top climate scientists\, Katharine Hayhoe has been named among Time‘s 100 most influential people\, Foreign Policy‘s 100 leading global thinkers\, and Fortune‘s 50 world’s greatest leaders. The New York Times called her “…one of the nation’s most effective communicators on the threat of climate change and the need for action.” Her presentation will go beyond global climate issues\, as she addresses local measures to make Houston a more resilient community post-Harvey. She is a professor at Texas Tech University and director of the Climate Science Center at Texas Tech. Her work has resulted in over 125 peer-reviewed publications. She is a lead author of the nation’s Fourth National Climate Assessment special report soon to be submitted to Congress and the President. She has conducted local climate impact assessments for a broad cross-section of organizations and cities\, from Boston Logan Airport to the state of California to Austin Water. As a self-professed Evangelical Christian\, she is well known for bridging the gap between scientists and faith-based communities.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/post-harvey-resilience-top-climate-scientist-katharine-hayoe-4-19/
LOCATION:Congregation Emanu El\, 1500 Sunset Blvd\, Houston\, 77005
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/26.Credit.ArtieLimmer.TexasTechUniversity.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Progressive Forum":MAILTO:info@progressiveforumhouston.org
GEO:29.7235192;-95.3984949
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Congregation Emanu El 1500 Sunset Blvd Houston 77005;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1500 Sunset Blvd:geo:-95.3984949,29.7235192
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180408T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180408T153000
DTSTAMP:20260421T224012
CREATED:20180323T220444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180323T220444Z
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SUMMARY:Solarize Houston for Houses of Worship (& Their Members)
DESCRIPTION:The Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston invites you to learn how you and/or your house of worship can go solar for less by leveraging the Solarize Houston program. Solarize Houston is a program of the Houston Renewable Energy Group\, a local non-profit dedicated to promoting renewable energy solutions and businesses. Solarize Houston is a group purchasing program for rooftop solar\, which achieved discounts of 20 percent on rooftop solar purchases for participants when it was held in 2016 & 2017. \nAs people of faith\, one of our missions is to care for this amazing planet on which we co-exist. We have urged our houses of worship to conserve energy\, to recycle\, and to weatherize. We are ready and excited by the next step – bringing renewable energy into play to further reduce our carbon footprint. Learn how we collectively might bring solar to our many places of worship\, as well as our members’ homes and businesses. You may attend this event in person at Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church\, 1900 Bering Dr.\, or online\, via web meeting. The speaker\, Dori Wolfe\, is founder of two solar energy companies\, and has worked to bring community solar projects to fruition since 2012. She will explain the details of rooftop solar power generation\, how you/your house of worship may benefit\, and how you/your house of worship can go solar thru the Solarize Houston program. PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy) financing will also be covered\, a very attractive financing option for houses of worship & other commercial properties. Please register for this event. \nFor further info\, you can contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/solarize-houston-for-houses-of-worship-their-members/
LOCATION:Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church\, 1900 Bering Dr.\, Houston\, 77057
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/houstonrenew.png
GEO:29.7469205;-95.4805255
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180404
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180426
DTSTAMP:20260421T224012
CREATED:20180304T151758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180304T151758Z
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SUMMARY:Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston/ Drawdown EcoChallenge
DESCRIPTION: The Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston invites you to join their team for the Drawdown EcoChallenge.  During the three-week challenge period\, you form new habits that act to counter climate change.  Choose from categories such as electricity generation\, women & girls\, buildings & cities\, food\, land use\, transport\, and materials.\n\n \n To sign up or to learn more\, go to https://drawdown.ecochallenge.org/.\n\n \nJoin the Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston (or form your own team) and make a positive impact!  Questions\, contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/interfaith-environmental-network-houston-drawdown-ecochallenge/
LOCATION:Houston\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180325T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180325T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T224012
CREATED:20180304T025125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180304T025125Z
UID:10000363-1522000800-1522004400@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Building Healthy Soil Saves Time and Money Now!
DESCRIPTION:Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church invites you to a monthly environmental education web meeting series whose theme in 2018 is Stewardship. At the March web meeting\, we welcome John Ferguson\, soil scientist & owner of Nature’s Way Resources\, a Houston-based composting\, mulch & recycling firm.   John’s talk is an introduction to a new model of soil science and fertility management called the “Soil Food Web”.  It explains how biological (organic) methods work and how they save you time and money in your gardening projects by preventing many problems. The biological methods are sustainable; greatly reduce water requirements\, prevent problems\, eliminate air and water pollution\, sequester carbon\, and lower total management costs from property management to erosion control. Learn from the man whose personal garden has been featured in Better Homes & Gardens and several gardening books. After John’s talk\, there will be time for Q&A.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/building-healthy-soil-saves-time-money-now/
LOCATION:online\, not applicable\, not applicable\, not applicable\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/John-Ferguson-photo-2.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
GEO:38.888684;-77.004719
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=online not applicable not applicable not applicable United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=not applicable:geo:-77.004719,38.888684
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180225T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180225T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T224012
CREATED:20180130T022645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180130T022645Z
UID:10000344-1519581600-1519585200@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Stewardship of Water
DESCRIPTION:Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church in Houston invites you to a monthly environmental education web meeting series whose theme in 2018 is Stewardship. \nAt the February web meeting\, we welcome Bruce Bodson\, President/Executive Director of Lower Brazos Riverwatch\, who will address Stewardship of Water.  Water is a uniquely versatile medium\, functioning as a vital resource\, a habitat\, a recreation venue\, and a waste conveyance.  As we have often seen in Houston\, it is also a destructive force of nature.  Stewardship of water entails balancing these functions and our management of the hazard in a manner that allows for protection of the resource\, for all the human benefits to be obtained\, and still leave a reasonably unimpaired habitat for other species.  Here in Houston\, the Bayou City\, we are blessed with an abundance of waters\, but we struggle with maintaining the balance of uses that allows us to enjoy this abundance without causing irreparable harm to the resource.  This presentation will examine the resources we have\, and consider the effects of the ever growing demand placed on them.  It will also look at some examples of local programs that strive to bring balance to our consumption and regulation of the resource.  After Bruce’s talk\, there will be time for Q&A.  Please register for this talk\, and you will receive an invitation to the web meeting.  Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions. \n  \n 
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/stewardship-of-water/
LOCATION:online\, not applicable\, not applicable\, not applicable\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Bruce-Bodson.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
GEO:38.888684;-77.004719
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=online not applicable not applicable not applicable United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=not applicable:geo:-77.004719,38.888684
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180218T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180218T183000
DTSTAMP:20260421T224012
CREATED:20180213T234906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180213T234906Z
UID:10000348-1518971400-1518978600@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Screening of “Facing the Surge”Facing the Surge
DESCRIPTION:All are invited; \nScreening of “Facing the Surge” \nA film about the very tangible costs of sea level rise in Norfolk\, VA\, a community on the frontline of climate change. \nSunday\, Feb. 18\,2018 at 4:30 p.m. \nEmerson UU Church\, 1900 Bering Drive \nRefreshments and brief Citizens’ Climate Lobby meeting followed by the movie and discussion. All are welcome. Free Admission. \nCo-sponsored by Citizens’ Climate Lobby and Emerson Ministry for Earth. \nContact: Ann May ministryforearth@emersonhouston.org
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/screening-facing-surgefacing-surge/
LOCATION:Emerson UU Church\, 1900 Bering Drive\, Houston\, 77057
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice
ORGANIZER;CN="Ann May":MAILTO:ministryforearth@emersonhouston.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180128T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180128T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T224012
CREATED:20180102T014629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180102T014629Z
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SUMMARY:Caring for the Plants that Care for Us
DESCRIPTION:Sunday 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. \nCaring for the Plants that Care for Us \nSunday\, Jan. 28\, at 6 p.m. \nAt the January web meeting\, we welcome Jaime Gonzalez\, Community Conservation Director\, Katy Prairie Conservancy\, who will address Caring for the Plants that Care for Us.  He will discuss the importance of native plants for biodiversity\, water absorption\, carbon sequestration\, the economy\, and creating a sense of place.  He will link the well-being of eco-systems to human well-being. Jaime will also discuss the work of Katy Prairie Conservancy to restore native prairie\, “re-wild” Houston with pocket prairies\, offer citizen conservation opportunities and a new initiative to encourage residents to plant the “nine natives” in their yards. Jaime will give details on using these native plantings on your property\, will provide resources and outlets for getting native plants\, and will even delve into the ethics of saving wildlife by providing native plant habitat. After his talk\, there will be time for Q&A to answer your native plant questions. A generous donor has pledged a donation to the Katy Prairie Conservancy if at least 10 people sign up for and attend Jaime’s talk. Please register here for this talk\, and you will receive an invitation to the web meeting. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions. \n  \n 
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/caring-plants-care-us/
LOCATION:online\, not applicable\, not applicable\, not applicable\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180125T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180125T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T224012
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LAST-MODIFIED:20171023T141248Z
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SUMMARY:Wild and Scenic Film Festival on Tour
DESCRIPTION:For the fourth year\, the Citizens’ Environmental Coalition (CEC) brings The Wild and Scenic Film Festival on Tour\, one of the largest environmental film festivals in North America\, back to Houston for two nights—January 24 and 25\, 2018—at the historic River Oaks Theatre! \nThe festival consists of about 20 short documentary films that speak to the environmental concerns and celebrations of our planet. Different films will be shown each night\, including one film created by local groups depicting a local issue. Topics range from jaw-dropping adventure and the beauty of the great outdoors to grass-roots efforts to tackle serious problems.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/wild-scenic-film-festival-tour-2/2018-01-25/
LOCATION:River Oaks Theatre\, 2009 West Gray\, Houston\, 77019
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Video Showing
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ORGANIZER;CN="Citizens' Environmental Coalition":MAILTO:rachel@cechouston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180114T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180114T143000
DTSTAMP:20260421T224012
CREATED:20180112T215902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180112T215902Z
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SUMMARY:An Introduction to DRAWDOWN
DESCRIPTION:An Introduction to DRAWDOWN and what YOU can do about it.   \nWhat is Drawdown?  A research based book on the top 100 actions we can take to reduce carbon most quickly.  http://www.drawdown.org/  Some of the top methods are refrigerant management\, wind turbines\, reduced food waste\, plant-rich diet\, keeping or growing tropical forrests\, educating girls & family planning\, solar farms & rooftop solar\, having trees and farm land together. \nAt this event\, you will learn about the DRAWDOWN concept and then choose your breakout session\, where you will have a chance to explore one way you can work to reduce carbon in conversation with others. \nPlease plan to join us at 1:00 pm \, Sunday\, January 14 in the Fireside room. \nLight vegan lunch available.  Bring food to share if you can.   \nBring a friend or two.  We are better together.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/an-introduction-to-drawdown/
LOCATION:First Unitarian Universalist Church\, 5200 Fannin St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice
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