I happened to spot a little item in the Lewiston Tribune relating that An Inconvenient Truth would be shown at the Lapwai High School auditorium Wednesday evening, the 15th, at 7:00. Mike and I have been wanting to see it, so we decided to go. Our friend, Rosemary, went with us. The paper said the movie was sponsored by the Nez Perce Tribal Fisheries. The announcer said that this movie was one of a series; the next one will be in October. I suspect they have a grant to support the program. They had free food -- hot dogs, water and juice, pop corn -- and Avista was there with freebies -- pens, caulking, light bulbs, keychains, a shower timer (like an egg timer), candy, etc. Child care was provided, and the announcer said that the program was intended to be family-friendly.
We appreciated the opportunity to see the movie on a big screen. It was very warm in the auditorium and no one stayed for discussion, but the three of us had lively conversation on the way back to Lewiston. Rosemary, ever-conscious of environmental issues, pointed out that despite the "save the earth" focus, beverages were served in plastic cups! KW
Doesn't anyone recycle anymore. Actually Plastic is a Hydrocarbon, an organic compound. It's big drawback has always been that is doesn't bidegrate very fast (100 yrs). Now I'm beginning to wonder if it isn't a good thing. Atmosphereic carbon removed by trees is processed into plastic where it stays thereby removing carbon from the atmosphere. tee hee
ReplyDeleteI really liked Al's movie. The guy is a politician, he's scum. He proposes a program whereby companys and individuals will be allowed carbon credits limiting emissions. People who have the money will be able to purchase carbon credits from those who have them to spare. In this way the haves will still have and the have nots still won't and status quo will be maintained. I don't like it. But I like the the issue is finally getting real attention.
Obviously you have given some thought to the issues. Regardless of Mr. Gore's politics, I have to admire anyone who steps out to educate on a controversial topic. My understanding is that our country is such a bad offender (spoiled brats?), perhaps a system of reduction is all we can accept at this time. If we're working through this issues one American at a time, what can the individual do? KW (aka MOM)
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