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Speaker, Debate & ForumsNW Major Earthquake Potential with discussion of both Haiti and ChilePresented by: Dr. Scott Burns, Professor of Geology, Portland State University - http://soils.geology.pdx.edu Portland is earthquake country. Three different types of earthquakes are possible in Oregon with two creating big threats for Portland. One is movement on local faults in the Portland area like the Portland Hills Fault. The other is the “Big One’ that could generate a magnitude of 9 along the coast and could last three minutes. Portland would be greatly affected by both. Dr. Burns will talk about the sources of these quakes and their past history and future chances and specifically will talk about both Haiti and Chile and their relevance to Oregon. Chile is a perfect example of what could happen in Oregon with the Big One. Location
St. Francis Dining Hall 1182 SE Pine St.
Portland, ORIllahee Series - Richard Heinberg: Power, Change and EnergySenior Fellow-in-Residence at Post Carbon Institute, Mr. Heinberg is best known as a leading educator on Peak Oil—the point at which we reach maximum global oil production—and the resulting, devastating impact it will have on our economic, food, and transportation systems. But his expertise is far ranging, covering critical issues including the current economic crisis, food and agriculture, community resilience, and global climate change. Heinberg is author of nine books, including The Party’s Over, Peak Everything, and the newly released Blackout. Location
First Congregational Church 1126 SW Park
Portland, ORPortland Plan Workshop for Recode Oregon
The Portland Plan will be our City’s strategic plan for the next 25 years, ensuring that Portland is a thriving and sustainable city and our people are prosperous, healthy and educated.
The last time Portland created a plan like this was in 1980. Our recycling rate was in the single digits. Back then there was no such thing as Google let alone cell phones and the Internet. In fact, huge parts of Portland, including Cully and most of East Portland, weren’t even within the city limits.
Now we’re at the next big fork in the road. It’s time for us to chart the course for our future and take a new approach to city planning—one that focuses not just on transit and infrastructure but health, education and equity. Come join the conversation... because more voices means better choices. Read more about the plan »
Location
St. Francis Che Room 1131 SE Oak St.
Portland, ORWhat's Your Home Energy IQ?Matt Iacovone from Conservation Servcies Group and Mike O'Brien from Bureau of Planning and Sustainability have been developing a two-part workshop on home energy management. Part I is about practical ideas for homeowners to reduce and to track energy use. Covers Home Energy Management and includes the following: Signup sheet with contact information Free toolkit (showerhead, shower timer, aerator, faucet switch, and info handouts from Water Bureau; thermometer, CFL bulb) PowerPoint presentation (2 hours) Location
St. Francis Che Room 1131 SE Oak.
Portland, ORRichard Heinberg's discussion with Transition PDX
Richard Heinberg's appearance Tuesday, February 23, will be at the NW Neighborhood Cultural Center at NW 18th and Everett. Doors will open at 6 for chatting and refreshments. At 7 sharp there will be a panel featuring Richard Heinberg along with local transition leaders, after which Heinberg will lead a discussion with Transition PDX members and other guests on the role of local actions and grassroots movements in responding to the energy and economic crises of the 21st century. Expect a wide-ranging and invigorating discussion around concrete actions we can take here in the Portland area. Location
NW Neighborhood Cultural Center 1819 NW Everett Street
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