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This came to me via email, and I've crossposted it to my community gore_challenge.

Environment Illinois and the League of Women Voters of McLean County invite you to...
A town hall discussion on ENERGY EFFICIENCY: How we can save money, save energy, and help save the environment by doing more with the energy we already create.
What: A community meeting on energy efficiency -- how to get more out of the energy we already create. Topics covered will include overall savings available through increased efficiency and steps Illinois families and businesses can take to become more energy efficient.
When: Tuesday, July 29th at 7:00 PM
Where: Government Center, Community Room (basement), 115 E. Washington St., Bloomington, IL 61701
Speakers:
Brian Granahan, Environment Illinois
Tari Renner, Illinois Wesleyan University
Michael Brown, Ecology Action Center
Julie Elzanati, Heartland Community College
Lynda Files, The Ameren Illinois Utilities

To RSVP, visit our Web site:
http://www.environmentillinois.org/action/energy/bloomington-town-hall?id4=ES
Sincerely,

Max Muller
Environment Illinois Program Director
MaxM@environmentillinois.org
http://www.environmentillinois.org

P.S. Thanks again for your support. Please feel free to share this e-mail with your family and friends.

This came to me via email, and I've crossposted it to my community gore_challenge.

Environment Illinois and the League of Women Voters of McLean County invite you to...
A town hall discussion on ENERGY EFFICIENCY: How we can save money, save energy, and help save the environment by doing more with the energy we already create.
What: A community meeting on energy efficiency -- how to get more out of the energy we already create. Topics covered will include overall savings available through increased efficiency and steps Illinois families and businesses can take to become more energy efficient.
When: Tuesday, July 29th at 7:00 PM
Where: Government Center, Community Room (basement), 115 E. Washington St., Bloomington, IL 61701
Speakers:
Brian Granahan, Environment Illinois
Tari Renner, Illinois Wesleyan University
Michael Brown, Ecology Action Center
Julie Elzanati, Heartland Community College
Lynda Files, The Ameren Illinois Utilities

To RSVP, visit our Web site:
http://www.environmentillinois.org/action/energy/bloomington-town-hall?id4=ES
Sincerely,

Max Muller
Environment Illinois Program Director
MaxM@environmentillinois.org
http://www.environmentillinois.org

P.S. Thanks again for your support. Please feel free to share this e-mail with your family and friends.

I have created a new community: gore_challenge

On July 17, 2008, Al Gore issued this challenge: "America must commit to producing 100% of our electricity from cheap, clean renewable energy sources like solar and wind within 10 years." This community is dedicated to meeting Gore's challenge. It features news relating to Gore's challenge, climate change, advances or opportunities in renewable fuels, sustainable business practices, community efforts toward sustainable energy, and related topics. If this appeals to you, please consider adding "Gore's challenge" to your Interests and joining this community -- the more people who know about this, the better our chance of meeting the goal.

America has accomplished great things in the past. We can do it again. This is part of my effort to make that happen.

I have created a new community: gore_challenge

On July 17, 2008, Al Gore issued this challenge: "America must commit to producing 100% of our electricity from cheap, clean renewable energy sources like solar and wind within 10 years." This community is dedicated to meeting Gore's challenge. It features news relating to Gore's challenge, climate change, advances or opportunities in renewable fuels, sustainable business practices, community efforts toward sustainable energy, and related topics. If this appeals to you, please consider adding "Gore's challenge" to your Interests and joining this community -- the more people who know about this, the better our chance of meeting the goal.

America has accomplished great things in the past. We can do it again. This is part of my effort to make that happen.

I was intrigued by this article:

Bob Herbert | Yes We Can
Bob Herbert of The New York Times: "The moment is ripe for exactly the kind of challenge issued by Mr. Gore on Thursday. It doesn't matter if his proposal is less than perfect, or can't be realized within 10 years, or even it if is found to be deeply flawed. The goal is the thing. The fetish for drilling for ever more oil is the perfect metaphor these days. The first thing you do when you find yourself in a hole is stop digging."㕲

I think the most important part is that last line: The first thing you do when you find yourself in a hole is stop digging. In order for our civilization to survive, we need to shift from the current unsustainable model of business to something sustainable, including renewable resources.

I was intrigued by this article:

Bob Herbert | Yes We Can
Bob Herbert of The New York Times: "The moment is ripe for exactly the kind of challenge issued by Mr. Gore on Thursday. It doesn't matter if his proposal is less than perfect, or can't be realized within 10 years, or even it if is found to be deeply flawed. The goal is the thing. The fetish for drilling for ever more oil is the perfect metaphor these days. The first thing you do when you find yourself in a hole is stop digging."㕲

I think the most important part is that last line: The first thing you do when you find yourself in a hole is stop digging. In order for our civilization to survive, we need to shift from the current unsustainable model of business to something sustainable, including renewable resources.

Among the most promising biofuels are those made from waste products. A new chemical breakthrough reveals how to turn sawdust into biofuel.

Among the most promising biofuels are those made from waste products. A new chemical breakthrough reveals how to turn sawdust into biofuel.