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.
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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.
Read
more... 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...
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| 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 |
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