Tag: environmental

Can Art Change our Water Consciousness?

Linda Gass

Jan 11, 2015

Linda Gass makes artwork in a variety of mediums inspired by the connections between humans and the water and land that sustain them. Linda’s presentation will take you on a photographic journey to the places that inspire her work, from the wilderness areas of California to significant water interventions in the American West. She will show images of her artwork made in response to her experiences and research. You will leave with a new appreciation and awareness for water resources and how art can play an important role in educating the public. After a background in math and computer science, Linda returned to making textiles 17 years ago and now exhibits her work internationally in galleries and museums. Her work is published in numerous books and magazines. (See www.lindagass.com)

 

2015-01-11): Can Art Change our Water Consciousness? (Linda Gass) from Humanist Community-SiliconValley on Vimeo.

 

Solar Cooking and Other Green Technology Projects in Nepal

Solar Cooking and Other Green Technology Projects in Nepal

Allart Ligtenberg

Aug 24, 2014

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In 1992, Allart Ligtenberg retired early from his Hewlett-Packard engineering manager’s job to follow his dream of disseminating solar cooking/water pasteurization and renewable energy in developing countries in order to improve health, the environment, and reduce poverty. Allart started long-term solar cooking programs in Nepal, and each year he spends 2-3 months in Nepal to follow up on these programs. Come hear Allart discuss his many wonderful green technology efforts.

If anyone is interested to become involved and help volunteer in any of the ongoing programs he describes, please contact Allart. His contact details may be found in the slide deck below.

To see the slides Allart Presented click here

For more background on Allart and his work click here

Humanist Community Forum (2014-08-24): Solar Cooking and Other Green Technology Projects in Nepal (Allart Ligtenberg) from Humanist Community-SiliconValley on Vimeo.

Benefit Corporations, Global Consciousness and How You Can Co-Create a Sustainable Economic System

Benefit Corporations, Global Consciousness and How You Can Co-Create a Sustainable Economic System

John Montgomery

June 1, 2014

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John Montgomery

Last year, John Montgomery (a corporate attorney, entrepreneur, leadership consultant, speaker and author) introduced the Humanist Community to the latest evolutionary form of the corporation, the benefit corporation, which is the first corporate form that has a social and environmental conscience in addition to the usual profit oriented one. Benefit corporations have now been adopted by 26 states, DC, and British Columbia , and are being considered by countries in Europe and Latin America . John will discuss this shift in global consciousness in business to a triple bottom line approach – people, planet and profit – and invite you to help co-create a sustainable economic system.

(See http://thehumanist.com/contributor/john-montgomery/)

You can view the slides from the presentation by clicking here.

Humanist Community Forum (2014-06-01): Benefit Corporations and a Sustainable Economic System from Humanist Community-SiliconValley on Vimeo.

Climate Change

Climate Change

Steve Raney

March 16, 2014

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Climate is the world’s top priority issue in terms of causing the most human suffering and a disproportionate impact on subsistence peoples. For climate, CA state government is the world’s best, with remarkably strong, visionary climate laws/regulations, including a 12-month-old Cap and Trade program. In contrast, our gridlocked national government protects the status quo.

Steve Raney (a volunteer with the Silicon Valley chapter of 350.org, a national volunteer climate activism organization, with Master’s Degrees in business, software, and transportation) will discuss ways the Humanist Community in Silicon Valley can participate in local actions, followed by a campaign to make CA policy national policy.

Click here to view Steve’s Slides

Watch a video of Steve’s Presentation below :-

Humanist Community Forum (2014-03-16): Spreading California’s Amazing Climate Protection Nationally (Steve Raney) from Humanist Community-SiliconValley on Vimeo.

Shopping and Cooking for Time, Taste, Cost, and the Planet

Shopping and Cooking for Time, Taste, Cost, and the Planet

Laura Stec

March 9, 2014

Laura Stec warmJoin chef and author Laura Stec from Kaiser Permanente and The Food Party! for a crash course on deliciously healthful and helpful tips and tricks. You’ll learn day-to-day ways to THRIVE in your kitchen including: why to keep water as far away from vegetables as possible, knife sharpening skills, quick cooking tips, and how to cook for one. Laura will also address some healthy people and planet connections from her book Cool Cuisine – Taking the Bite Out of Global Warming.  A mini cooking demo (with samples for the audience) completes the presentation.

 
Watch Laura’s presentation below :-

Humanist Community Forum (2014-03-09): Shopping and Cooking for Time, Taste, Cost, and the Planet (Laura Stec) from Humanist Community-SiliconValley on Vimeo.