Climate Change Reflection and Discussion Group
Take action to reduce your ecological footprint, the footprint of the Newman
Catholic Community, and the footprint of the city of Davis by participating in
this weekly discussion group at the Newman Center. We will be reflecting on
climate change using The Low Carbon Diet, by David Gershon, texts from Catholic
social teaching, and other writings. Our plan is for lots of practical
discussion and ideas to help each other as we consider these changes in our
lives.
You are welcome to join us at the Newman Center for any one or all of the
discussions. We will meet on Tuesdays (beginning April 5) from 6:30-8:30 in the
Newman House. A simple dinner will be provided. Below, you can find more
information about any of the topics. You can also find a list of resources
here.
April 5, 2011: Considering our Carbon/Ecological Footprint
Here we begin exploring our environmental impact with discussion of our individual motivations and
hopes for the group and an introduction to the process of the group and the texts which will be used.
[Handout and Notes]
April 12, 2011: Transportation
Walking, biking, driving a car, taking the train, riding the bus, flying--the benefits and burdens of our
choices.
April 19, 2011: Waste Reduction and Toxics
The importance of reducing human consumption--in other words, buying less STUFF--and an exploration
of what is in the stuff we use.
[Slides]
[Prayer]
[Resources]
[Reflection]
April 26, 2011: Food
Local? Organic? Meatless Mondays? What's the best lifestyle for you?
[Handout and Notes]
May 3, 2011: Energy Conservation and Production
A closer look at energy use.
May 10, 2011: Water
An exploration of our water use. How can we conserve this precious resource?
May 17, 2011: Closing Program--What can one person do?
Beyond the personal--taking action in our whole lives.
Late May: Special Guest Speaker
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