[SEMCO] Artic Explorer to Speak at CCCC and MV/Arctic Boat Tours in Boston, P'town, Hyannis, Nantucket and Woods Hole

[Muller, Joan (DCR)]

Hello, I'm passing on info you may be interested in about upcoming
Greenpeace events on global warming and local energy solutions. Please
refer to Chelsea for any questions.

 

Thanks,

Joan Muller

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Chelsea Harnish [mailto:Chelsea.Harnish at wdc.greenpeace.org] 
Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2005 4:36 PM
To: larson50 at comcast.net; sbrady at capecod.edu; suephelan at comcast.net;
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Cc: rprescott at massaudubon.org; mejlevy at comcast.net; Muller, Joan (DCR);
twoa at cape.com; jdeyette at ucsusa.org
Subject: 

 

Hello all,

Greenpeace has some great events coming up on the Cape that will focus
on global

warming impacts and local energy solutions to help combat this global
problem.

I have attached 2 press advisories for specific details.  Please pass
this

information onto your members as well as any lists that you think would
be

interested.

 

Please feel free to contact me with any questions and I hope to see you
at one

of our events!

 

9/6: Lonnie Dupre, Arctic Explorer to speak at Cape Cod Community
College

6:30-7:30 Lecture Hall A

9/23: Project Thin Ice Open Boat Tour: MacMillan Wharf, Provincetown
2-6PM

9/24: Project Thin Ice Open Boat Tour: Hyannis Harbor 11AM-5PM

9/24: Eric Larson, Arctic Explorer to speak at Wakeman Conservation
Center on

Martha's Vineyard; time TBA

9/25: Project Thin Ice Open Boat Tour: Nantucket Marina 2-6PM

9/26: Project Thin Ice Open Boat Tour: Woods Hole, details TBA

 

Best wishes,

Chelsea Harnish

cell: 202-258-1653

 

FREE TOURS OF GREENPEACE SHIP ARCTIC SUNRISE 

WHEN IT VISITS BOSTON AND CAPE COD

 

Meet Arctic Explorer and Learn about Greenpeace's Clean Energy Work

 

WHO:  The Greenpeace ship, Arctic Sunrise, her crew, members of the
Greenpeace Clean Energy Now Campaign, and explorer Eric Larsen, who
recently attempted the first summer crossing of the Arctic Ocean.

 

WHAT:  Free public tours of Greenpeace's ship, the Arctic Sunrise.
Visitors will have an opportunity to meet the captain and international
crew of the Arctic Sunrise. The ice breaker vessel will have returned
from Greenland where crew and scientists documented dramatic visuals of
the effects of global warming on this region. Tour highlights include:

*     A behind-the-scenes look at life on a Greenpeace ship 

*     A unique interactive exhibit showing what Boston and Cape Cod will
look like in years to come as a result of global warming pollution

*     The latest information about Greenpeace's work to promote clean
energy initiatives including the wind farm proposed for Nantucket Sound

*     A chance to meet explorer Eric Larsen in person and hear about his
recent attempt to cross the Arctic Ocean to highlight the dangers of
global warming 

 

*WHEN/. WHERE:  

*     Saturday, September 17, 2005, 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. 

*     Sunday, September 18, 2005, 11 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Boston Harbor Shipyard and Marina

256 Marginal Street, East Boston (across from downtown Boston near Logan
Airport)

*     Friday, September 23, 2005, 1 p.m. until 6 p.m  

MacMillan Wharf, at pier face Provincetown, MA

*     Saturday, September 24, 2005, 11 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Hyannis Harbor, ship will be at anchor just inside breakwater Hyannis,
MA

Inflatable boats will be available to bring visitors to from the
downtown marina to the ship. There are a limited number of boats and
there may be a wait.

*     Sunday, September 25, 2005, 2 p.m. until 6 p.m.

Nantucket Boat Basin Marina (exact berth TBA), Nantucket, MA

 

Visitors are advised to wear comfortable shoes, as the tour requires
climbing steep stairs. 

*Please note that, due to the nature of ship travel, times and dates may
change. Please call the Public Information Line 1-800-219-9260 to
confirm dates and times.

We regret that the ship is not handicap accessible.

 

WHY: Greenpeace's visit to Boston and Cape Cod, MA in its ship the
Arctic Sunrise is part of Project Thin Ice-Going the Distance to Stop
Global Warming. Following a tour of Greenland, where onboard scientists
collected critical data for studies on global warming, the ship will now
tour the United States to help communities implement clean energy
initiatives. Stops will include Boston, Provincetown, Hyannis,
Nantucket, Woods Hole, New York (Long Island and Manhattan) and Miami.

 

For more information, please visit www.projectthinice.org
<http://www.projectthinice.org/> 

 

EXPLORER WHO ATTEMPTED FIRST CROSSING OF ARCTIC OCEAN TO SPEAK AT CAPE
COD COMMUNITY COLLEGE

 

Will Discuss Harrowing Experiences and Support for Cape Cod Wind Farm

 

WHO: World-renowned Arctic Explorer, Lonnie Dupre, who recently risked
life and limb

attempting the first summer crossing of the Arctic Ocean in order to
highlight the dangers of global warming.

 

WHAT:  Dupre will speak at Cape Cod Community College about his recent
attempt at the first summer crossing of the Arctic Ocean to highlight
the dangers of global warming. His adventure, which started on May 12,
2005 quickly turned into a life threatening crisis as Dupre and
expedition team member, Eric Larsen faced aggressive polar bears,
unusual heavy snows and drifts that had them going backwards instead of
towards the North Pole. The team had to finally be airlifted out but
will try again in 2006.

 

Dupre will also discuss why he fully supports the proposed Cape Cod wind
farm.  

 

Lonnie Dupre's Arctic Crossing was part of Greenpeace's global campaign
to combat global warming entitled, Project Thin Ice-Going the Distance
to Stop Global Warming. In addition to the expedition, Greenpeace's
ship, the Arctic Sunrise travelled to Greenland to document global
warming impacts. 

 

The ship is currently en route to the East Coast of the United States
where Greenpeace will be promoting solutions to global warming including
proposed wind farms in Cape Cod and Long Island. Ship stops include
Boston, Hyannis, Provincetown, Nantucket, Woods Hole, New York, Long
Island and Miami.

 

Please note that this event is free and open to the public.

 

WHEN:  September 6 (Tuesday) 6:30-7:30 p.m. (EST) 

 

Dupre will arrive the evening before and will be available for
interviews all day on September 6. Please see contact information below
to set up an interview.

 

WHERE:  Cape Cod Community College

Lecture Hall A

 

CONTACT: Chelsea Harnish 508-457-5012 or 202-258-1653 (cell)

 

For photos of the expedition please visit:
usaphoto.greenpeace.org/project_thin_ice_images

 

WWW.PROJECTTHINICE.ORG

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