key point: Carbon sequestration, he maintains, is an expensive, dangerous and largely untested proposition. Another high-tech approach — converting coal into a gas for producing electricity — is also problematic at best, perhaps creating greater volumes of toxic coal ash. Energy efficiency and renewable sources are much better options that might reduce — if not remove — the need for new coal-fired plants, says Friedman. Cliffside, meanwhile, “is the same old process that’s been around since the dawn of the industrial era. It will produce 6 million tons of CO2 in the next 50 years.â€? And while environmental leaders strategize to stop Cliffside, Williams highlights another angle. “Something else I learned in D.C. Eco Calendar for May 20 - 28, 2009 Free Yoga Day (pd.) Join Lighten Up Yoga, June 6, 9a.m.- 4p.m., to try out our talented teachers and safe, supportive environment. New students and experienced yogis welcome! Donations accepted for Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy Land Trust Day. 254-7756 or www.lightenupyoga.com Asheville Green Drinks People who are interested in environmental issues and topics meet up for a drink at BoBo Gallery, 22 Lexington Ave. The events usually include a short presentation by a guest speaker. Sign up for the e-mail newsletter at www.ashevillegreendrinks.com. • FR (5/22), 6pm - Socializing —- 6:30pm - “MycoForestry in Western North Carolinaâ€? with Zev Friedman. ECO Events The Environmental and Conservation Organization is dedicated to preserving the natural heritage of Henderson County and the mountain region as an effective voice of the environment. ECO advocates for green infrastructure, protects water quality, educates about energy conservation/renewable energy, and promotes recycling. Located at 121 Third Ave. West, Hendersonville. Info: 692-0385 or www.eco-wnc.org. • 3rd THURSDAYS, 4pm - Green Infrastructure Committee meeting. • 4th WEDNESDAYS, Noom-1:30pm - Board meeting. Visitors are welcome. Lunchtime Litter Walks Create a healthy body and a healthy environment at the same time with this active community cleanup. Litter cleanups are a workout, with heavy bags and distances walked, and they benefit the environment and community. Cleanup supplies will be provided. For location and cleanup details: 254-1776. • TUESDAYS, Noon-1pm - Cleanup. Mountain WILD The mission of Mountain WILD is to preserve and increase wildlife and the wildlife habitat of the WNC mountains through stewardship, education, conservation and restoration of natural resources. Meetings are held at the WNC Nature Center classroom and are free and open to all ages. Info: 337-7383 or info@mountainwild.org. • TH (5/28), 7-8:30pm - Join Chris Ulrey, plant ecologist for the Blue Ridge Parkway, for an invasive plant management walk at the WNC Nature Center. Wear boots/old shoes. Bring work gloves. Please be on time. N.C. Arboretum Events The Arboretum hosts a variety of educational programs. Unless otherwise noted, all events are free with parking fee ($6/vehicle). No parking fees on Tuesdays. Info: 665-2492 or www.ncarboretum.org. • SA (5/23), 9:30am-4:30pm - “Birding 101,â€? a birding workshop with George Ellison. Explore different types of equipment available to birders, watch a slide show of common regional birds, and practice identification skills. $34/$40. Registration is required: ext. 317.
and Charlotte that’s a real shift: All the new technologies are bypassing the media.� When Williams arrived at one protest, the national Fox News truck was already pulling away, having taken their quick shots and moved on, he recounts. Rallygoers, however, Twittered and blogged both before and during the event, spreading the word far more effectively than the standard mass-media approach, he says. “We’re trying to tell as many people as possible about climate-change issues, and we’re getting the word out.� X Send your environmental news to mvwilliams@ mountainx.com, or call 251-1333, ext. 152.
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Our Choices, Our Future A six-week series meant to raise sustainability consciousness. Programs will focus on challenging issues affecting our future: food, water, energy, waste and climate change, and will be held at the Black Mountain Library Education Room, 105 N. Dougherty St., Black Mountain. Sponsored by Black Mountain Library and Rainbow Recycling. Free. Info: 669-8722. • FR (5/22), 7pm - “The Story of Stuff & Trash.â€? RiverLink Events RiverLink, WNC’s organization working to improve life along the French Broad, sponsors a variety of riverfriendly events. Info: 252-8474 or www.riverlink.org. • 3rd THURSDAYS, Noon-2pm - Bus Tours. See and hear about plans for the river’s future, learn local history and visit neighborhoods. Meet in front of City Hall. $15 for non-members. BYO lunch. Reservations are required: volunteer@riverlink.org or ext. 118. • SA (5/23) through SA (6/6) - Paddlin’ the Nolichucky. The French Broad Riverkeeper will go on a monitoring, education and outreach trip starting on the North Toe River and finishing on the French Broad River. For info on public events to be held along the way: www.riverlink.org/PaddlintheNolichucky.asp. Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy The mission of the SAHC is to protect the world’s oldest mountains for the benefit of present and future generations. Info: 253-0095 or www.appalachian.org. n Reservations required for SAHC hikes: call ext. 205 or e-mail stacy@appalachian.org. • WE (5/27), 10:15am - Guided hike on the Christmount Tract, within the Swannanoa Mountain Range. Strenuous hike. Bring weather-appropriate clothes, rain gear, hiking shoes, camera, water and lunch. $10 nonmembers. RSVP. WNC Alliance Members of the WNC Alliance and the public are invited to be agents of change for the environment. Info: 2588737 or www.wnca.org. • Last TUESDAYS, 6pm - Meeting for Haywood County members and the public at the Waynesville Library. Info: 926-8386. • Last TUESDAYS, 5:30pm - Forest Task Force: WNC residents who are interested in being stewards for local forests are invited to meet at the WNC Alliance office, 29 N. Market St., Ste. 610, Asheville. Info: 258-8737. • Last WEDNESDAYS, 6:30pm - Meeting for Henderson County members and the public at Mills River Presbyterian Church in Horse Shoe. Info: 684-0836.
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