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Image ImageCarl’s Analysis On Recent Environmental News: Solar Cells & Fly’s Eyes
Photo by Diana Linsley, Webster-Kirkwood Times.
Found in Carl’s Climate Letters …
Here is an interesting tidbit from Carl that he found in his daily environmental information search about what scientists have learned from a preserved 45 million-year-old fly – which just might lead to more efficient “energy harvesting” in solar cells.
Carl Campbell, who is a retired petroleum investment advisor, spends every morning searching for climate and environmental information. By early afternoon, he releases an analysis of his most important finds of the day in a newsletter named Carl’s Climate Letters.
Q&A Event: “The Science, the Consequences, and the Solutions”
Do you have questions about the science or reality of global warming? This presentation by noted educator Jeffrey Bennett should answer them, while showing that the solutions to this important problem are ones that people of all political persuasions can agree on. The event is sponsored by Climate Reality-St. Louis.
When: Thursday, December 8, at 7 to 9 p.m.
Place: Pat Connelly’s, 6400 Oakland Ave., St. Louis, Mo, 63139. (Just south of Forest park.) The group is asking for a voluntary donation to cover the cost of room and appetizers.
Have Household Hazardous Waste? Don’t Know Where To Dispose Of It?
It’s never too soon to get a jump start on spring clean-up after the holidays…
If you have items cluttering up the garage, such as unused pesticides, motor oil, alkaline batteries, pool chemicals, and driveway sealants that you may not know how to properly dispose of or where to dispose of them – there is a once-a-year option that can help.
Residents in Saint Louis County, St. Louis City and Jefferson County can participate in the St. Louis Hazardous Waste program. Once a year, residents in St. Louis City and Jefferson County can dispose of items that are harmful to health and the environment at two locations, Lemay and Florrisant facilities. St. Louis County residents have additional drop-off times due to how the program is funded.
Reservations are required, and some items/weight may have a charge attached. Please see below for more information.
St. Louis Business and Community Leaders Come Together To Help Save Grand Canyon
Activists Julia Eddy and Jonah Liebman show their support for protecting the Grand Canyon. Photo: Environment Missouri
“The Grand Canyon is one of the most amazing places on earth, and it’s part of what makes America so special,” said Erin Goodyear, an organizer with Environment Missouri. “But, without action to stop it, toxic uranium mining could ruin the area for future generations.”
Upcoming Local Event: Grow Native! Workshop – March 2017
Winter may be upon us, but spring is always around the corner. Mark your calendars and don’t miss this informative spring workshop!
Native by Design: Purposeful Landscapes for Monarchs, Pollinators, and Water Management is the focus of this upcoming workshop by GrowNative!
When: March 10, 2017
Where: Lews and Clark Community College, Edwardsville, IL
Keynote Speaker: Chip Taylor, Founder and Director of Monarch Watch.
More details available soon at www. grownative.org. For more information, call 888-843-6739 or email grownative@moprairie.org.
MDC Eagle Days: Old Chain of Rocks Bridge Jan 14 & 15
MDC Eagle Days Flyer.
Missouri Department of Conservation’s Eagle Days events are just around the corner. Find out where to enjoy Missouri’s Eagles.
“Owl Prowl” Hosted By MDC
Photo by MDC Staff, courtesy Missouri Department of Conservation.
Why do owls hoot so much this time of year? Find at the Owl Prowl, a family-friendly event hosted by the Missouri Department of Conservation. Also, learn about what makes owls such effective nighttime hunters.
Reservations please call 636-458-2236 (reserve by Nov. 30, 2016.)
Location: Rockwoods Reservation
Date: Dec 02, 2016, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
https://mdc.mo.gov/events/view/1063990
Environment Missouri Joins Week Of Action For Renewable Energy
Photo: Environment Missouri
Press release from Environment Missouri:
St. Louis, MO– Yesterday evening, Environment Missouri hosted the St. Louis Renewable Energy Summit. The event welcomed panelists Jack Cardetti- political consultant for Clean Line Energy Partners, Dr. Allison Miller- professor at Saint Louis University and research associate at the Missouri Botanical Gardens, David Crossley- Professor of geophysics at Saint Louis University, and Fredrick Doss- Legislative Assistant to Representative Michael Butler, to discuss global warming, its impacts in Missouri, and the role of renewable energy in creating a sustainable future.
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