From gasp at gasp-pgh.org Thu Oct 4 12:41:33 2007 From: gasp at gasp-pgh.org (Rachel Filippini) Date: Thu, 04 Oct 2007 09:41:33 -0700 Subject: [GASPalerts] GASP Alert: October 4, 2007 Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20071004094033.0451c1e8@gasp-pgh.org> [] GASP Alert October 4, 2007 Events Alternative Transportation Festival Friday, October 5, 2007 11am -- 8pm Three locations: Market Square, Schenley Plaza, Southside Works The Alternative Transportation Festival is an event to raise public awareness of alternative means of transportation and advocate for the increased use of public transportation, car-sharing, alternative fuels, fuel efficient, hybrid and advanced vehicles, boats, bikes and other human-powered technologies. More Info: http://www.cleancities-pittsburgh.net/atf/ Securing Our Survival: Meeting the Threats of Nuclear Weapons and Global Warming October 12-13, 2007 Teplitz Court Room -- School of Law, University of Pittsburgh Register Now To Attend this Important Conference -- http://www.ridgway.pitt.edu Organized by the Ridgway Center, Physicians for Social Responsibility and the Stanley Foundation The goal of this conference is education and action on the two preeminent threats to human life and the environment . It intends to connect these issues, community activist organizations, experts and the academic community. Attendance is FREE and early registration will include a box lunch. Switchgrass Farm Tour Wednesday, October 17, 2007 ? rain make-up day Oct. 19 10am-2pm Join Tom Stickle, Director of the Switchgrass for Bioenergy Project as he takes us on a walking tour of Monona Farms, near Ligonier. His 500 acre switchgrass farm is the only Conservation Reserve farm in Pennsylvania devoted to switchgrass research. Mr. Stickle will speak about various aspects of his ongoing research into this plant-based form of renewable energy. Lunch will be provided. Carpooling from the GASP office may be available Space limited to 15 participants Contact GASP at 412-325-7382 or lee at gasp-pgh for more information and to register GASP and Good Friends -- Annual Fundraising Event Friday, November 2, 2007 7:00-10:00 PM Khalil?s II Restaurant 4757 Baum Boulevard in North Oakland Join us at Khalil?s II Restaurant on Baum Boulevard as we celebrate this year?s accomplishments with delicious Mediterranean food and good conversation Individual Ticket -- $30, additional guests at $25 each Contact GASP at 412-325-7382 or lee at gasp-pgh for more information and to register ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Want to support GASP's work or become a member. You can now do either at www.gasp-pgh.org, click on Donate now through Network for Good. This message was sent by the Group Against Smog and Pollution. We appreciate your participation on the GASP ALERT email list. Working together, we can make difference in our region's environment. We won't trade or sell your address with other organizations or inundate you with mailings. If you don't wish to receive future mailings, however, you can unsubscribe at http://www.gasp-pgh.org. Thank you. GASP, Wightman School Community Building, 5604 Solway Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15217 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Carpooling from the GASP office may be available Space limited to 15 participants Contact GASP at 412-325-7382 or lee at gasp-pgh for more information and to register GASP and Good Friends -- Annual Fundraising Event Friday, November 2, 2007 7:00-10:00 PM Khalil?s II Restaurant 4757 Baum Boulevard in North Oakland Join us at Khalil?s II Restaurant on Baum Boulevard as we celebrate this year?s accomplishments with delicious Mediterranean food and good conversation Individual Ticket -- $30, additional guests at $25 each Here's a sample of some of the great items we'll be raffling off: * Two - 1 yr Family Memberships to the Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh * Two tickets for a Pittsburgh Public Theater performance * 1 Household membership to Venture Outdoors * 1 yr Membership to Mattress Factory * Two tickets to a City Theatre production * Handmade Jewelry by Evelyn Castillo * 1 yr Family Membership for the Audubon Society * Gift Certificate for 8 classes at Schoolhouse Yoga * 1 yr Membership to the Center for Creative Play * Home Energy Audit from Conservation Consultants, Inc * Basket of 15 compact fluorescent lights, including difficult-to-find 3-ways and dimmables * Two tickets for A Musical Christmas Carol at the Pittsburgh CLO * Gift certificate for 4 classes at Breathe Yoga Studio * Two tickets for ?The Piano Lesson? at the CMU School of Drama Contact GASP at 412-325-7382 or lee at gasp-pgh for more information and to register ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Want to support GASP's work or become a member. You can now do either at www.gasp-pgh.org, click on Donate now through Network for Good. This message was sent by the Group Against Smog and Pollution. We appreciate your participation on the GASP ALERT email list. Working together, we can make difference in our region's environment. We won't trade or sell your address with other organizations or inundate you with mailings. If you don't wish to receive future mailings, however, you can unsubscribe at http://www.gasp-pgh.org. Thank you. GASP, Wightman School Community Building, 5604 Solway Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15217 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: 1442bb29.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 11017 bytes Desc: not available Url : From gasp at gasp-pgh.org Mon Oct 22 13:23:19 2007 From: gasp at gasp-pgh.org (Rachel Filippini) Date: Mon, 22 Oct 2007 10:23:19 -0700 Subject: [GASPalerts] GASPalert: October 22, 2007 Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20071022100447.04681e80@gasp-pgh.org> [] GASPalert October 22, 2007 Events GASP and Good Friends -- Annual Fundraising Event Friday, November 2, 2007 7:00-10:00 PM Khalil's II Restaurant 4757 Baum Boulevard in North Oakland Join us at Khalil's II Restaurant on Baum Boulevard as we celebrate this year's accomplishments with delicious Mediterranean food and good conversation Individual Ticket -- $30, additional guests at $25 each Free Parking available Here's a sample of some of the great items we'll be raffling off: * Two - 1 yr Family Memberships to the Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh * Two tickets for a Pittsburgh Public Theater performance * 1 Household membership to Venture Outdoors * 1 yr Membership to Mattress Factory * Two tickets to a City Theatre production * Handmade Jewelry by Evelyn Castillo * 1 yr Family Membership for the Audubon Society * Gift Certificate for 8 classes at Schoolhouse Yoga * 1 yr Membership to the Center for Creative Play * Home Energy Audit from Conservation Consultants, Inc * Basket of 15 compact fluorescent lights, including difficult-to-find 3-ways and dimmables * Two tickets for A Musical Christmas Carol at the Pittsburgh CLO * Gift certificate for 4 classes at Breathe Yoga Studio * Two tickets for "The Piano Lesson" at the CMU School of Drama Contact GASP at 412-325-7382 or lee at gasp-pgh for more information and to register Teacher Workshop Fueling the Future: Transportation Pollution & Alternative Fuels Saturday, November 3, 2007 9am -- 1pm Crooked Creek Environmental Center, 142 Kerr Rd., Ford City, PA 16226 3.5 Act 48 hours available. Ever wonder how transportation pollution affects our lives? With the help of Steel City Biofuels and funding provided by the EPA, this workshop will address environmental and health hazards associated with diesel and gasoline powered motor vehicles. Will include alternative fuels such as biodiesel , idling regulations, GASP air monitors, discussion on carpooling and other strategies for reducing the impact from motor vehicles Fee -- $10 Contact Lee Szymkiewicz at 412-325-7382 or lee at gasp-pgh.org to register Rachel Carson Homestead presents: Rachel Carson Spirit & Nature Conference Saturday, November 3, 2007 8:30am-4:30pm Chatham University, Pittsburgh, PA The Rachel Carson Homestead Association (RCHA) brings to Pittsburgh current national and international dialogue on faith, global warming and earth stewardship. A multi-faith panel will discuss world religions' earth stewardship teachings and Rachel Carson's environmental ethic. Cost $25 Adults, $10 College Students Register Online at: www.rachelcarsonhomestead.org Partners: Chatham University, Citizens for Pennsylvania's Future, Pennsylvania Interfaith Climate Change Campaign ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Want to support GASP's work or become a member. You can now do either at www.gasp-pgh.org, click on Donate now through Network for Good. This message was sent by the Group Against Smog and Pollution. We appreciate your participation on the GASP ALERT email list. Working together, we can make difference in our region's environment. We won't trade or sell your address with other organizations or inundate you with mailings. If you don't wish to receive future mailings, however, you can unsubscribe at http://www.gasp-pgh.org. 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Individual Ticket -- $30, additional guests at $25 each Contact GASP at 412-325-7382 or lee at gasp-pgh.org for more information and to register Rachel Carson Homestead presents: Rachel Carson Spirit & Nature Conference Saturday, November 3, 2007 8:30am-4:30pm Chatham University, Pittsburgh, PA The Rachel Carson Homestead Association (RCHA) brings to Pittsburgh current national and international dialogue on faith, global warming and earth stewardship. A multi-faith panel will discuss world religions' earth stewardship teachings and Rachel Carson's environmental ethic. Cost $25 Adults; $10 College Students Register Online at: www.rachelcarsonhomestead.org Partners: Chatham University, Citizens for Pennsylvania's Future, Pennsylvania Interfaith Climate Change Campaign Teacher Workshop -- Fueling the Future: Transportation Pollution & Alternative Fuels Saturday, November 3, 2007 9:00am-1:00pm Crooked Creek Environmental Center, 142 Kerr Rd., Ford City, PA 16226 Fee -- $10 3.5 Act 48 hours available. Ever wonder how transportation pollution affects our lives? With the help of Steel City Biofuels and funding provided by the EPA, this workshop will address environmental and health hazards associated with diesel and gasoline powered motor vehicles. Will include alternative fuels such as biodiesel, idling regulations, GASP air monitors, discussion on carpooling and other strategies for reducing the impact from motor vehicles. Contact Lee Szymkiewicz at 412-325-7382 or lee at gasp-pgh.org to register Mississippi Water Quality and the Clean Water Act: Progress, Challenges, Opportunities Monday, November 12, 2007 4:00pm Alcoa Room (2nd floor), University of Pittsburgh School of Law, 3900 Forbes Ave. Free and open to the Public. Refreshments served at the conclusion A Presentation by: David A. Dzombak and Walter J. Blenko, Sr. Professor of Environmental Engineering Marking the 35th anniversary of the enactment of the Clean Water Act, the National Research Council of the National Academies released a report on October 16, 2007 focused on implementation of the Act along the entire length of the Mississippi River. It is one of the few comprehensive analyses of the environmental changes brought about by the Act in a major national watershed. Dr. Dzombak will survey its findings and recommendations and what the future may hold for further water quality improvement in the River. Contact William Luneburg with any questions -- wvl at pitt.edu _News & Resources_ Allegheny County Health Department marks its golden moments www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/s_534461.html When the Allegheny County Health Department was created 50 years ago, milk pathogens and polio dominated public health concerns, and cleaning up the 'smoky city' was a new concept.... Energy Futures And Urban Air Pollution: Challenges For China And The United States www.trb.org/news/blurb_detail.asp?id=8138 Development, Security, and Cooperation, a unit of the National Academies' Policy and Global Affairs Division (PGA) and the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) have released a report designed to assist Chinese cities in assessing their challenges associated with increased energy demands, managing the growth in motor vehicle use, and improving air quality, all while maintaining high rates of economic growth. The report also identifies lessons learned from case studies of four cities (Pittsburgh and Los Angeles from the United States, and Huainan and Dalian from China), that examine key technological and institutional challenges and opportunities, and highlight areas for continued cooperation between the United States and China. Let us know how you like our new and improved GASPalerts, write to alerts at gasp-pgh.org This message was sent by the Group Against Smog and Pollution. We appreciate your participation on the GASPalerts email list. Working together, we can make difference in our region's environment. We won't trade or sell your address with other organizations or inundate you with mailings. If you don't wish to receive future mailings, however, you can unsubscribe at http://www.gasp-pgh.org. Thank you. /Group Against Smog and Pollution, Inc. 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