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Awakening the Heartland
Awakening the Dreamer, Changing the Dream Symposium by June Holte at 1 - 4 pm on June 14th at the Discovery Center, 4750 Troost. Join us in this global initiative to transform the dream of the world. We will explore the links between humanity’s most critical concerns to bring forth an environmentally sustainable, socially justand spiritually fulfilling human presence on earth. This multimedia symposium combines information, group interaction and video clips of respected luminaries that will bring awareness of assumptions on which our society is based and will inspire action. Read more...

Kansas City to St. Louis – More travel options than you think



Travelers between Kansas City and St. Louis typically think of two choices -- drive or fly. But there are other options. Amtrak, Greyhound, and Megabus can get you across the state in as little as 4 hours and 15 minutes. There's no discount on a round-trip ticket, so feel free to "mix and match" -- for example, go by Megabus and return by Amtrak. We've compiled a schedule and other info about the the three carriers for your convenience. Make your next trip more earth-friendly. Read more...


Changes in Store for Hidden Valley Natural Area
by Doris Sherrick
Demonstrating the building of a debris dam to control erosion.
Photo by Jimmi Lossing

Exploring, enjoying and protecting Hidden Valley Natural Area (HVNA) will become easier in the future as new hiking and accessible trails are constructed, erosion control features are put in place, and work to eliminate invasive exotic species continues.
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Environmental, Community Groups Announce Important Energy Agreement with Major Utility
March 20, 2007 Sierra Club, Kansas City Power & Light and Concerned Citizens of Platte County Put Forward Agreement to Reduce Emissions, Spur Clean Energy Development

(Kansas City, Mo.) — In a groundbreaking agreement that can serve as a model for environmental groups and utilities working together, the Sierra Club, Kansas City Power & Light (KCP&L), and the Concerned Citizens of Platte County (CCPC) have agreed on a set of initiatives to offset carbon dioxide (CO2) and reduce other emissions for the Kansas City-based utility. Under the agreement announced today, KCP&L agrees to pursue offsets for all of the global warming emissions associated with its new plant through significant investments in energy efficiency and renewable energy, and cut pollution from its existing plants in order to improve air quality in the Greater Kansas City metro area. The agreement proposes other investments in clean energy, significant decreases in emissions and resolves four appeals pending between the Sierra Club, CCPC, and KCP&L. Full implementation of the terms of the agreement will necessitate approval from the appropriate authorities, as some of the initiatives in this agreement require either enabling legislative policy or regulatory approval. Read more...

KCP&L’s Dirty Air Permit Challenged!
April 2006 Sierra Club in favor of Smart Energy Solutions
The Missouri Ozark Chapter of the Sierra Club has challenged the PSD permit issued to Kansas City Power and Light (KCPL) to build an 850 megawatt coal-fired power plant—known as Iatan II—30 miles northwest of the Kansas City metropolitan area. The air permit is called a Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) permit in the language of the Clean Air Act. It controls the amount of pollutants allowed to be emitted such as those which cause smog, acid rain, cardiac health problems, and mercury. State regulations curtail the emissions, but still allow large amounts in the permit.
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Peak Oil, the Chamber, and a Regional Energy Strategy
April 2006 Matt Simmons, oil industry investment advisor and author (Twilight in the Desert: the Coming Saudi Oil Shock and the World Economy) spoke on February 21 to an audience of about 150 at a luncheon sponsored by the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce. Read more...

Upcoming Events
May 10 (Sat) Urban Bike Safety Workshop and Ride, Crossroads District Kansas City, MO
May 16-18 (Fri-Sun) Family Campout in the Flint Hills
May 31 (Sat) Loose Park Champion Tree Compass Course, Kansas City, MO

Fundraiser
Please help us for a few hours with our fall lemonade fundraiser?

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