From the article:

“In this permanent state of hyperventilation, the issue for us all is not stopping to smell roses. It’s not even noticing that there are roses right there in front of us. Joseph Campbell, the great scholar of religion, hit the core of our problem when he wrote, “People say that what we’re all seeking is a meaning for life. I don’t think that’s what we’re really seeking. I think that what we’re seeking is an experience of being alive.”"

http://www.npr.org/blogs/13.7/2013/04/23/178467726/noticing-how-to-take-a-walk-in-the-woods

Thanks so much to all our friends who made it out to the Noise Pollution Potluck last night! Here’s a link to the fantastic interview with Krista Tippet and Gordon Hempton! From the website’s summary of the chat:

“Gordon Hempton says that silence is an endangered species. He defines real quiet as presence — not an absence of sound, but an absence of noise. The Earth, as he knows it, is a “solar-powered jukebox.” Quiet is a “think tank of the soul.” We take in the world through his ears.”

Enjoy! http://www.onbeing.org/program/last-quiet-places/4557

From front page news to scientific journals, there is no denying that the modern world remains vulnerable 
to natural disasters. But how have understandings of these forces changed over time, and how have
 past experiences shaped today’s responses to disasters? Join Barnard professors Deborah Coen and Martin Stute,The New York Times’ Andrew Revkin, and General Russel L. Honore, Commander of Joint Task Force Katrina and Global Preparedness Authority, as they explore the relationship of eyewitness experiences to expert knowledge and to government and community response. How will societies attempt to cope with the inevitable natural disasters of the future?

See you at the Diana Center Event Oval on Monday, February 11, 2013 at 6:30 PM!

https://barnard.edu/events/natural-disasters-interdisciplinary-look-response-observation-and-action

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2012/11/24/opinion/sunday/what-could-disappear.html?smid=fb-share

New York city emits 1.72 tons of carbon dioxide every second.
That’s 6,204 tons an hour, 148,903 tons a day,
and 54,349,650 million tons a year.

Watch how this amazing video illustrates the impact of our city’s buildings and vehicles.

Remember to bring a plate, some cutlery, [your finest british accent] and a mug for tea!

We look forward to hearing from you!

In terms of energy, one of the main ways you can conserve during the winter months is to turn down the heat a few degrees. Even just a tiny amount can save a great amount of energy. So think about it this winter!

The deets: 5:00-6:00 pm in Sulz North Tower (17th floor)

Bring your own fork!!!!

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Now in its sixth year, New Green City will be held in Union Square on October 10 friom 10 am until 5 pm.

New Green City is a hands-on, free event full day of action and dialogue, alongside the Union Square Greenmarket, where participants of all ages can learn how to live a low impact lifestyle in New York City! Activities include:

• Relevant, action-oriented workshops led by The New School and others

• Numerous interactive exhibits and hands-on learning

• DIY tutorials on weatherization techniques

• Walk through “Recyclarium”  and learn how 3Rs work hosted bySims Metal Management

• Learn about New York City’s bike share program with Citibank

• Watch chefs go head to head at a Solar Cook-Off with locally grown, seasonal food

• Make Green Art for All Ages

• Kids Korner with interactive activities to teach children about conservation

• Onsite compost drop-off and recycling for textiles and cell phones

• Meet local leaders in the sustainability movement

• Buy farm fresh produce at one of the country’s largest and best Greenmarkets

…and so much more!

LEARN HOW TO LIVE GREEN IN NYC!