EARTHLUST

Please visit the “Climate Justice Fast: About” page to learn more about how the campaign works and why we are participating.  The “Climate Justice Fast:People” page has a schedule of who is fasting each day.

Interested in participating? E-mail swatearthlust@gmail.com and we can add you to the schedule!

In solidarity with 350.org’s international day of climate action, Earthlust hosted a week of events intended to inform the Swarthmore community about the international environmental movement, and to encourage individuals to take measures to reduce the carbon footprint of our campus.

Photo by Kat Clark

Swarthmore students attend a variety show to support 350 Week.

Drop It ‘Cause It’s Hot

Video showcasing ways to reduce your carbon footprint!

Video by Kat Clark, starring Cariad Chester and Eddie Zhang, special thanks to Taryn Colonnese

We have a week full of events lined up…come join us to learn about sustainability and climate change at Swarthmore and in the world!

350.org activities begin at Swarthmore!

Earthlust members recently raised awareness for 350.org by chalking around campus and hanging a banner in the dining hall. A week of events at Swarthmore will lead up to the October 24 day of action…check back soon for the full schedule of activities!

Chalking in front of Parrish

Banner in Sharples

It’s time! The first EARTHLUST meeting for the 2009-2010 school year is happening:

Monday, September 7

9:00 pm

Kohlberg 115

If you are interested in sustainability and environmental activism please join us! We will be discussing plans for the upcoming semester and we look forward to fresh ideas from new members!

It’s a beautiful hot and sunny day  in Swarthmore, PA (FINALLY!)

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Earthlust is going to be having a table with some info about Bill McKibben’s 350 campaign and, of course, MUSIC and SUNSHINE and FOOD on Parrish Beach this afternoon after 4pm.

Come celebrate the end of Earth Week, the beginning of the weekend and, if you’ve got one, wear a tie-dye T-shirt!
(We have fabric markers for further decoration, if you so chose)

See you there!

EARTH WEEK EVENTS

Monday, 4/20
Jobs in the Green Economy – a lecture by Jack D. Hidary, 4:15pm, the Scheuer Room

Tuesday, 4/21
- “The Earth’s greenhouse: human impacts on atmospheric carbon dioxide”
Climate Lecture by Dr. Jorge L. Sarmiento, Director of Princeton University’s Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences Program
- Alumni Environmental Career Panel, 5:00 PM, Scheuer Room

Wednesday, 4/22 – EARTH DAY
- Film Screening – “How Cuba Survived Peak Oil,” 7:30 PM, LPAC Cinema
- Tie-Dye! Earth Day Paces Café Takeover, 9:30 PM, Paces Café

Thursday, 4/23
- “Dismantling Monoculture” – The Beehive Design Collective, 4:30 PM, Kohlberg Coffee Bar
- Lecture and Book Signing: “Walking with Wolf: Reflections on a Life Spent Protecting the Costa Rican Rain Forest” by Kay Chornook, 7:00 PM, Trotter 301

Friday, 4/24
- Parrish Beach Party – 12:00 PM, Parrish Beach
Give out and stencil t-shirts from tie-dye, local food, music, campaign updates, climate legislation rally, 350 event
- Green Advisors Parlor Party, 9:00 PM, Parrish Parlors

Here’s something to look over while you decide whether or not to show up to any of the Earth Week events…

ACT NOW!

via Climate Progress

Throughout the night, Sestak emphasized his support for a cap and trade system, “for our economy, for our health and for the survival of this planet.”

- Alexander Rolle for The Phoenix

Read the whole article HERE.

The protection of our environment is not just a moral or quality-of-life issue – it’s crucial to our country’s prosperity, health, and security. That’s why I’ve included Environmental and Energy security as one of the five pillars of national security. Our energy policy requires a comprehensive approach that takes the best advantage of all types of energy, while recognizing the need to accelerate the transition to alternative, clean, and renewable sources.

http://sestak.house.gov/list/press/pa07_sestak/PR_090413_Earthlu.shtml

Rep. Joe Sestak’s town hall meeting at Swarthmore served as a great opportunity for direct student and community interaction and dialogue with an elected official. He even stayed overtime for a half hour to answer questions! The local bread and cheese were scrumptious too.

More info to come soon. Here are some photographs for the time being…

More photos here.

Focus the Nation

The Swarthmore EJ (Environmental Justice) team has collaborated with residents of Ruth L. Bennett Homes in Chester, PA, and Teens4Good to create a community garden:

The Chester Garden Project has stemmed from our conversations with Chester community leaders and residents, who have expressed their concerns about this lack of fresh food. We agreed that a community garden was an ideal, feasible solution to the situation. The project incorporates themes of environmental justice, public health, education and community development. Residents will gain access to quality, home-grown produce and in so doing promote both environmental and human health. We see this project as socially sustainable by serving as both an educational tool about nutrition and environmental sustainability and by cultivation a stronger intergenerational community among participants in the garden. Through the process of maintaining a community garden, residents will be empowering themselves to organize around issues plaguing their community.

For more info, visit: http://chestergardenproject.wordpress.com/