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DESCRIPTION:Thursday, January 20, 2005  The Future of Energy: Transitioning from Fossil 
 Fuels to Renewables  Join us for a panel discussion moderated by former PUC 
 Commissioner Loretta Lynch, and featuring leading energy experts Rory Cox 
 of Pacific Environment; Paul Fenn of Local Power; and David Room of Post 
 Carbon Institute. Fossil fuels have been the defining commodity of the last 
 150 years of development, fueling everything from the Industrial Revolution 
 to the Information Age. However, there are serious concerns about its 
 future. Its extraction threatens ecosystems, and its projects often result 
 in human rights violations. Burning it leads to air pollution and global 
 warming. Wars are fought over it. And there are questions about how much of 
 it is remaining. Closer to home, California is now considering importing 
 liquid natural gas for the first time ever to fuel our energy needs. While 
 governments and communities grapple with these questions, a quiet 
 revolution is occurring in our energy grid. Energy from the wind, the sun, 
 and other natural sources is being harnessed, in spite of a federal 
 government that supports fossil fuels. Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is 
 saying publicly he plans to aggressively pursue renewable energy, as a 
 majority of Californians say they support it. States like California and 
 countries like China are making commitments to develop more solar, wind and 
 other clean energy projects, following in the footsteps of Western Europe. 
 But are these efforts enough to sustain our way of life? Are they being 
 developed fast enough? What role can local communities play to accelerate 
 clean energy development? How can community groups prepare for energy 
 constrained future? Join us for a discussion of these issues that will 
 define a way of life for generations to come. This is a benefit for the 
 Post Carbon Institute.  Time: 	7 pm - 9 pm.  Location: 	Ecology Center, 
 2530 San Pablo Ave, near Dwight Way, Berkeley.  Cost: 	$5 to $15 Sliding 
 Scale. No one turned away for lack of funds..  Info: 	510-548-2220 x233.\n 
 https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2005/01/20/55853.php
SUMMARY:The Future of Energy: Transitioning from Fossil Fuels to Renewables
LOCATION:Ecology Center, 2530 San Pablo Ave, near Dwight Way, Berkeley.
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2005/01/20/55853.php
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