Thursday, May 3, 2012

Environmental Discussion series

Mount Laurel, May 3, 2012

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Ed Cohen, Chairman of Mount Laurel Green Team, will provide information and lead discussion on Green Topics at Mount Laurel Library on Saturdays, June 9 and 30 at 10 a.m.  All are welcome to join the conversation!   No registration is needed.

The Power is Yours: NJ Energy Choices
Saturday,  June 9 10 a.m.

Learn about NJ energy generation and choices we must make to meet future needs.
How is our electrical power generated in NJ?  How is that power used (e.g., heating,         cooling, lighting, manufacturing)?  What are the pros and cons of coal, gas, nuclear, and renewable power generation?  What is fracking?   What is an ecological footprint and why does it matter?

Climate Change without the Hype
Saturday,  June 30 10AM

The public is exposed to an enormous amount of conflicting information on climate change. Learn the basic facts about climate change, including what science can tell us, what is still unknown, and some popular misconceptions. This interactive talk encourages discussion and education.
   
Mount Laurel Library is located at 100 Walt Whitman Avenue (next to the Post Office) in Mount Laurel, NJ.  For more information, call the Library at 856-234-7319 ext 333 or visit us at www.mtlaurel.lib.nj.us.

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