From July 2008 through March 2009 we hosted regular events at the EcoLounge on energy/climate topics as part of NC Powerdown, a Triangle-wide meet-up site for all ages. You can join the site to receive notices of future events at: http://oilawareness.meetup.com. Just go to home page and sign up. Events to date included:
· a forum on sustainable biodiesel w/ tour of production facility (July 2008)
· viewing of the film "Blood & Oil" followed by a panel discussion (August 2008)
· a slide-show by early adopters of solar hot water (October 2008)
· two workshops on do-it-yourself solar space heaters (Dec 2008 & Feb 2009)
·an electric car demo & showing of "Who Killed the Electric Car?" (March 2009)
The NC Powerdown website also helped promote the YIKES! "Sustain" workshop series, sponsored by Durham Parks & Recreation (Dec -Aug. 2010)
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