[Winona Online Democracy]
Title: Re: [Winona] Sustainability
Series
HI again.. really encourage you to tune in or come out for the
series of Energy use and the Lovins talk and discussion.. at 7 pm
Wednesday in county board room or either on HBC or Charter channel 19.
some surprising things are the inefficiencies of our vehicles and
how much energy is wasted. We don't have to revert to Amish
ways. hope we can continue the discussion when we entertain some of
the thinking that Lovins will share
here's press release again- you might want to check
out
www.rmi.org and click on Winning the Oil Endgame
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 1358 Skyline Dr. Winona, Mn
55987 507-452-7168
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