A plant-based diet has a lower carbon footprint than other diets. On September 27, the film “PlantPure Nation” is premiering in Rochester. We expect this film to bring about a quantum leap in the acceptance of a plant-based diet and its adoption by the mainstream, including health care providers and […]
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The Friends and Foundation of the Rochester Public Library will hold an information meeting about the benefits of a shared economy. The meeting will feature a talk by Andre Primus from RocShare, who will explain ShareFest 2015, a community-wide festival that involves sharing goods, resources and talent. ShareFest will take […]
The public can now sign up for NY-Alert to receive notice of sewage discharges. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) is sponsoring an information session to provide background on the regulations. With the NY-Alert system in place, information can now be provided to residents in a timely […]
Is climate change a scientific problem? An engineering problem? A psychological problem? All that, and more? COMFORT ZONE takes an in-depth look at what happens when global climate issues come to our backyards. The specific setting is Upstate New York, but the effects, both subtle and profound, illustrate the kinds […]
On Monday, June 22, the day before the Citizens’ Climate Lobby lobbies on Capitol Hill, we are asking that you communicate by phone and social media with your members of Congress to register your support for legislation to price carbon. Nine hundred Citizens’ Climate Lobby volunteers will be meeting with […]
Public transit, walking and biking are healthy options for our bodies and the Rochester community. All kinds of free fun and great deals will be available for anyone who leaves their car at home and uses public transit for the day. Just show your RTS fare card at participating shops […]
Help build on the success of last year’s first ever Genesee River Basin Summit by creating an annual Basin Report Card that will be used to: Raise awareness of the Genesee and the condition of its waters; Provide a basis for conversation about what needs to be done to improve […]
This is a blending of Green Drinks, and Environmental Fair and the Community Wish Book. When: Saturday, June 13 at 10 am to 3 pm Where: Greenovation, 1199 East Main Street, Rochester, NY More info: 288-7564 or [email protected]
The Town of Brighton will hold its semi-annual Electronics Recycling and Document Shredding event. Residents can bring unwanted electronic equipment, paperwork and television sets. The service is free. When: Saturday, May 30, 2015 from 9 am to Noon Where: Town of Brighton Highway Operations Center parking lot, 1941 Elmwood Avenue, […]
Ban The Bomb Trains. You are invited to this forum on crude oil by rail with Sandy Steubing from PAUSE – People at Ablany Untied for Safe Energy. There will be a question and answer period plus a discussion to follow. Have you wondered what is in those big black […]