We don’t have a global water crisis … we have a whole bunch of crises all centered around that most precious of substances. “FLOW” might help us to figure out what to do about it. (more…)
“53 performers. 270 shows. Six stages. And 10 days of splashy spectacle, provocative pageantry and outrageous outbursts of off-beat theatrical fun.” But which does Provocate recommend? (more…)
A workshop on “Creating Your Sustainable Home,” dealing with strategies for “re-greening” your exi sting home with updates, modifications or remodeling OR buying or building a green house (see below), will occur on Sat. July 12, 1:30-4:30 pm, at the Jewish Community Center, 6701 Hoover Rd. (Cost: $59), conducted by Albert Schinazi, Sustainability Consultant & Contractor, LEED For Homes Advocate USGBC. For more info or to pre-register, email Albert at
albert@communityconstruction.biz or phone 552-2136.
SUSTAINABLE HOME WORKSHOP
Participants will review green home standards, such as LEED, NAHB, and PATH. They will learn an integrated systems approach to evaluate options for energy production, energy consumption, heating / cooling & ventilation, moisture control, insulation, weather proofing, indoor air quality & health, environmental impact of materials used, methods of construction, zoning, building codes, energy grants, energy tax incentives & rebates, energy mortgages, and lifestyle choices that support sustainable goals. As time and interest allows they will explore; Alternative building methods, such as; straw bale, rammed earth, structural insulated panels, etc; Energy options such as passive and active solar, photovoltaics, geothermal, fuel cells, etc., Finish materials, such as, paints, flooring, decking materials, recycled products,
sustainable wood, lighting and applianc es; Ma naging waste from remodeling or new
construction.
A “Brave Nation” DVD featuring singer Pete Singer and Majora Carter, the young and indefatigable founder of Sustainable South Bronx, an organization that is re-shaping the neighborhood of her youth through pioneering green-collar economic development projects, will be shown at 6:45 pm, preceded by a light meal at 6 pm at North Meadow Circle of Friends, 1710 N. Talbott. For more info, email Ron and Jane Haldeman at ronjane@igc.org
“The Story of Stuff,” a 20-minute video that covers environmental, psychological and social impacts of our consumption oriented society, will be shown on Wed. July 9 at 6 pm in Room 116 at Wheeler Art Center, 1035 Sanders, sponsored by Marion County Green Party, Campaign for Sustainable Economics, The Black and Latino Institute, and Simple Living Group of Indianapolis. Discussion afterwards will be lead by Greg Buck. For more info, contact Greg Buck at ecothink@yahoo.com or 917-1638.
Why don’t more of us live greener lives? It’s too expensive? We don’t know what impact our consumption has on the environment? We don’t know which local businesses are ecologically sound? John Steinbach will explain how a simple guide can answer these and many more questions.
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Sometimes it seems that Barack Obama’s main constructive foreign policy message is: “I like Dick Lugar.” Come to Marian college to find out why this is not a bad argument when Senator Lugar delivers his first public speech to the renamed Richard G. Lugar Franciscan Center for Global Studies. (more…)
Members of the three Abrahamic faiths comprise over half of the world’s population. With growing environmental challenges that threaten our planet, what is the theological mandate to care for the earth? What is currently being done to confront these challenges and reverse unsustainable trends? Is there benefit in working together? Discuss the Jewish answer in this three-faith discussion. (more…)
Members of the three Abrahamic faiths comprise over half of the world’s population. With growing environmental challenges that threaten our planet, what is the theological mandate to care for the earth? What is currently being done to confront these challenges and reverse unsustainable trends? Is there benefit in working together? Discuss the Muslim answer in this three-faith discussion. (more…)
Members of the three Abrahamic faiths comprise over half of the world’s population. With growing environmental challenges that threaten our planet, what is the theological mandate to care for the earth? What is currently being done to confront these challenges and reverse unsustainable trends? Is there benefit in working together? Discuss the Christian answer in this three-faith discussion. (more…)
NUVO gives Provocate 2007 Cultural Vision Award
Provocate featured in Indianapolis Monthly
"Award combines film, activism: Festival to recognize social justice of Sept. 11, Congo in discussions,"
Indiana Lawyer April 16, 2008 ... on Provocate's Eric Parker Social Justice Award at the Indianapolis International Film Festival
