EARTHLUST

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!

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

It is the third week of GREENmarch, a month full of environmental awareness campaigns and events brought to you by Earthlust, Green Advisors, EJ, and Good Food. If you haven’t participated in any events yet, please try to! And keep an eye out for some chalkings around campus soon…

Upcoming GREENmarch events:

Wednesday, March 25
Green Roof Tours, Scott Arboretum Office, 12:00-1:30 PM
David Schlosberg “Rethinking Climate Justice” Lecture, Scheuer Room, 7:30 PM

Thursday, March 26
Farmer’s Market / Make-A-Dorm-Plant Parlor Party, Parrish, 9:00 PM

Friday, March 27th
Arboretum Composting Facility Tour, Facilities Office, 1:00 PM
“Recycled Runway” Fashion Show, Upper Tarble, 4:30 PM

Saturday, March 28th
Stadium Protest in Chester, Chester YWCA, 10:00 AM
Earth Hour Acoustic-in-the-Dark Show, Olde Club, 8:00 PM
RAVE the Environment Party, Olde Club, 10:00 PM

And after the break,

Some Knowledge for the week: (more…)