[SEMCO] [Whc] Environment, Energy, and Poverty

[Gordon Tully]

Seems to me that switching as fast as possible to biofuels in order to stop
sending hundreds of billions annually to Medieval Islamofascist governments
would help more people in trouble than anything we can do (especially women
in fundamentalist Moslem countries who are treated as more or less worthless
property).

On Sun, Jan 4, 2009 at 6:06 PM, <Murphydalzell at aol.com> wrote:

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>  ANNOUNCEMENT OF PUBLIC MEETING
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> President-elect Barack Obama has requested citizens meetings on a variety
> of subjects.
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> On Wednesday, January 7, there will be a citizens discussion about "energy,
> environment, and poverty" at the Unitarian Universalist church, 840 Sandwich
> Road, in East Falmouth.   The meeting will begin at 7:00 pm.    The building
> is easily accessible for people with disabilities.
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> This is a citizens meeting.    The comments received will be forwarded to
> the Obama transition team.
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> Cape Cod has been identified as one of the places where there is grassroots
> interest in "energy justice."
> The "energy justice" movement gives special attention to the energy and
> environmental justice needs of
> low-income people....  An "Energy Justice Forum" took place at Cape Cod
> Community College on November 16th.   Several "energy justice" events and
> exhibits have taken place in Falmouth in recent months.
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> "Energy justice" is one response to global warming and other coastal
> concerns....  Developing nations are major contributors to the global
> warming problem.   "Energy justice" advocates ask for national and
> international policies that will provide all people, in all places, with
> adequate supplies of energy that are safe, affordable, and sustainable....
> With this strategy, developing nations can rise above poverty levels,
> protect natural areas, and make the transition from dirty fuels to clean
> energy technology.
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> For additional information, contact the Unitarian Universalist church in
> Falmouth.    Telephone: (508) 457-0449.
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