Sustainability

The invasion of quagga and zebra mussels and their continued spread via the movement between watersheds on trailered watercraft, water-based equipment and seaplanes is a concern for us all.

Descibes the origins, distribution and life history of dressenid mussels and the impacts that they have on our economy, ecology and culture and what can be done to stem the tide of the quagga and zebra mussel invasion in North America.

--We talk with an anthropologist in Lisbon, Portugal, about pedestrians and traffic conflicts.

--We talk with a city counselor in Aveiro, Portugal, about walking.

--We look at the Active Access European project to encourage walking.

--We learn about the pedestrian accessibility plan for Lisbon, Portugal.

--We talk with a consultant about planning for pedestrians.

--We look at trams and trains around Lisbon.

The workshop is sponsored by Cool Davis Foundation, Valley Climate Action Center and the Natural Resources Commission of the City of Davis.  Davis Media Access recorded the workshop.

Workshop on Community Choice Energy:

"Using community pooling of energy buying‐power as a tool to pursue a community’s vision for its energy future"

Presenters:

Dean Newberry, Chair, Natural Resources Commission

Gerry Braun, Director, California Renewable Energy Center

Finding Opportunity in Peak Oil by Molly Brown.

Middle Class Lifeboat: Careers and Life Choices for Staying Afloat by Paul and Sarah Edwards.

School Garden Brings Learning to Life by Geralyn Wilson and Glenda Berliner.

An Engineer Examines a Town's Energy Future by Briapn Corzilius.

Peter M. Shane – Information Stories: Conclusion

The organizer of "Information Stories" explains what 1964 taught him about the connection between information and democracy, and offers suggestions how viewers of "Information Stories" can take action to improve news and information flow in their local communities.

See also: Information Stories Collection Description

http://informationstories.org