[Winona Online Democracy]
Title: Sustainability Series
WOD subscribers---
There will be a great opportunity next Wednesday Jan 19th to
participate or view a discussion on energy use. There's a
wealth of background at the web site for Winning the Oil
Endgame---http://www.oilendgame.org/.
What do folks think of Lovins plan which,by the way, was
developed in collaboration with the Pentagon ?
Press
Release sent out---
Amory Lovins outlines energy independence in video event
Sustain Winona, a local environmental group, will be hosting a video
visit from Amory Lovins on Wednesday, January 19th. Physicist
Lovins, the legendary co-founder and CEO of the Rocky Mountain
Institute, is one of the most important figures in the history of
"alternative energy". Sustain Winona will be
presenting a video of Lovins' recent keynote address at the 2004
National Bioneers workshop. In this talk, Lovins offers a
realistic outline of how to achieve a prosperous post-petroleum
economy through cutting edge design innovations, radically enhanced
resource efficiency, and use of biofuels and hydrogen. Lovins' most
recent book on the subject is called Winning the Oil Endgame.
The Lovins' talk will be presented at 7:00 pm at the Winona
County Board room, 177 Main Street in downtown Winona. The
program will simultaneously be broadcast on HBC channel 19 and
Charter's channel 19 (government access channels). The half
hour talk will be followed by a facilitated hour-long conversation, in
which local citizens brainstorm ways Lovins' ideas could be explored
in the Winona area. One of the most interesting points made by
Lovins is that we can substantially reduce our dependence on foreign
oil by designing cars that make greater use of composites. These
lighter, stronger and safer cars will have the capacity to travel
farther and consume less fuel. Winona is well known for its vital
composites industry. Implementation of Lovins' ideas in the
national arena could reap economic dividends in this area.
The Lovins video event is free and open to the public. It is the
first in a series of free video events featuring speakers from the
2004 Bioneers Conference. The Bioneers is a national nonprofit
organization that focuses on visionary and practical solutions for
restoring the earth. Sustain Winona is a group of local citizens
who are also involved in planning for Winona's Earth Day
celebration, April 23-24.
Future screenings are scheduled for February 15th, on Sustainability
and Agriculture; March 15th on Sustainability and Health; and April
19th, Sustainability and Community. All events are at 7:00 pm in
the County Board Room.
Randy Schenkat
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Randy Schenkat 1358 Skyline Dr. Winona, Mn
55987 507-452-7168
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