Friday, May 16, 2008

Appalachia/environment discussion



Participants:
Ada Asenjo
Becca Barnes-Davies
Stew Bridgman, Sr.
Katherine Futrell
Barbara Hedspeth
Luke Hemming
Amy Linfield
Ken Linfield
Mary Love
Andrea Trautwein

The Appalachia/Environment discussion began with sharing information about the Appalachia region, the impact of mountaintop removal on the area and a review of the Stream Saver Bill. The group agreed that there needs to be constant pressure on the government, continually lobbying and writing to make these election issues.

We need to make a direct connection between MTR and the personal use of electricity. We need to educate ourselves and others regarding the consumption of power from a coal burning power plant. We hope to find a tangible measure of energy saving habits and then demonstrate that to the congregation (i.e.: switching to mini fluorescent light bulbs = saved energy = this much coal not used …). We need to find and use sustainable energy. We would like to have bulletin and newsletter updates about our church’s progress in its efforts to save.

We also discussed creating a program for children about saving energy and encourage them to motivate their parents and other adults.

-- Andrea Trautwein

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