Join award-winning authors William Dietrich, Thor Hanson, and Judith Roche as they lead classroom and field-based sessions. They bring years of experience as writers, journalists, bloggers, and teachers. Each is an attentive observer who weaves together history, science, and field time into well-crafted, thought-provoking writing about the natural and cultural world.
NW Biodiesel Network (www.nwbiodiesel.org)
November Education Forum
Tuesday, November 22, 2011, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
@ Phinney Community Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N, Seattle WA 98103
The State of Biodiesel
After taking a beating in 2010 because of the expiration of the Biodiesel Blender's credit, the US Biodiesel industry is finally picking up some steam again. According to this article, the industry is on track to nearly double the amount of biodiesel produced in this country for 2011.
Fuel quality is a critical issue in any vehicle. How do we know that the fuel we buy for our vehicles is of high quality and will not cause problems, and also maximize performance? How is quality ensured in production and distribution? What does the state do to ensure quality? What is involved in testing biodiesel?
In October of 2011, environmental activist Dillon Thomson is taking to the road for a grassroots speaking tour across the United States. Having worked as an activist for over four years, Dillon has seen firsthand the sluggishness of the environmental movement. Responding to the alarming indicators of ecological collapse, Dillon will travel to colleges, community centers, and family rooms throughout the United States to tap the already-existing frustration and organize an international movement committed to protecting life on the planet.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
@ Phinney Community Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N, Seattle, WA 98103
Are local and state governments using biodiesel fuel to lower their carbon footprints? If so, who is using biodiesel fuel, how much are they using, and whom are they purchasing from? How are these decisions made and why?
