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Events related to the climate crisis, whether sponsored by OCA or others
Doors open at 6:30, film starts at 7:00. Elwha Klallam Heritage Center, 401 W. First Street, Port Angeles $5.00 suggested donation Olympic Climate Action, in conjunction with the Elwha Klallam Heritage Center, kick off an occasional film series with The Yes Men are Revolting, a comedic romp through the dark side of corporate culture, 7 …
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Celebrate our local farms and farmers! OCA will have a booth at Jardin du Soleil about climate change and agriculture.
OCA is sponsoring this event in conjunction with 350.org and other climate-action organizations worldwide. This year's climate talks in Paris will be crucial, and we need to join hands around the world to tell our leaders that it's time to get off of fossil fuels and onto clean energy, now! Power Through Paris Workshop Saturday, …
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Promoting the CarbonWA carbon-tax initiative to bring clean energy to WA and the WAmend big-money-out-of-elections initiative to restore balance to our democracy. OCA has sponsored several events centered around the CarbonWA initiative to enact a revenue-neutral tax swap which will tax "bads" (fossil fuels) instead of "goods" (sales, business activities, and working families). Signature-gathering will continue through …
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Promoting the CarbonWA carbon-tax initiative to bring clean energy to WA OCA is sponsoring several events centered around the effort to enact a revenue-neutral tax swap which will tax "bads" (fossil fuels) instead of "goods" (sales, business activities, and working families): July 30, 1:05 PM: KONP Radio 1450's (and FM 101.7) Todd Ortloff will interview Yoram …
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League of Women Voters Candidates Forum Sunday July 12 Shipley Center, 921 E Hammond St, Sequim 1.00 PM - 3.45 PM Candidates for Clallam County Commissioner District 1 Jim McEntire, Mark Ozias, Bryan D. Frazier __________________________________________________________________________________________ Please Vote in the Primary Election August 4 Ballots Mailed Out on July 15
Troubadours Dana Lyons and Anne Feeney to perform July 6 at UU Hall Join us for a benefit concert by environmental troubadour Dana Lyons and labor hell-raiser Anne Feeney in the only North Olympic Peninsula stop on their "Teamsters and Turtles: Together at Last" tour. Starting in Bellingham and sweeping south to Oregon, the duo will marry song and …
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Members of Olympic Climate Action will participate in some of the activities planned in Seattle to protest the Shell Arctic drilling rig Polar Pioneer May 16-18. Carpooling may be available; contact us for details. Shell acknowledges that human-caused climate change is a problem and that government ought to set a limit on carbon emissions. Yet …
Saturday, April 25, 10-2, Port Angeles Farmers Market, Front & Lincoln Streets Members of Olympic Climate Action will be at the Port Angeles Farmers Market this Saturday to stand in opposition to the Shell oil drilling rig currently moored in Port Angeles Harbor. Shell acknowledges that human-caused climate change is a problem and that government ought …
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Come Hell or High Water: The Battle for Turkey Creek Thursday, March 5: 2 p.m., Peninsula College Longhouse. Free. Derrick Evans, the hero of this film, will be here from Boston to present the film and lead a discussion. Come Hell or High Water: The Battle for Turkey Creek follows the painful but inspiring journey of …
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DIVESTING FROM FOSSIL FUELS Jim Hallet, financial advisor Friday, February 13, 3 PM, Elwha Klallam Heritage Center Are you an unwitting supporter of Big Oil and Coal? The fossil fuel industry, by spreading misinformation and buying politicians, is arguably the biggest obstacle to avoiding climate chaos. But many people unknowingly have money invested in these companies. …
OCA member Bob Lynette will be the guest speaker at the Sequim Science Café at 6:30 PM Tuesday evening, February 10th, at the Paradise Restaurant, 703 N. Sequim Ave. in Sequim. Admission is free with food and beverages available. Bob will speak about Climate Change on the Olympic Peninsula – what we are already seeing, …
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Sunday, February 8, 2015, 4-6 PM Elwha Klallam Heritage Center, 401 East 1st Street, Port Angeles Join Olympic Climate Action (OCA) for its annual general-membership meeting. OCA has numerous climate-action and education initiatives planned for 2015 and invites those interested in protecting our community from climate change to attend. The program will include: A review …
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Local climate study and other local/state climate actions to be discussed by DRMT This Wednesday, at a meeting of the Dungeness River Management Team at the Dungeness River Audubon Center, climate change will be the central focus: At 2:20: Climate Change on the Olympic Peninsula Kate Dean and Cindy Jayne, North Olympic Peninsula Resource Conservation …
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The 18th Annual Clallam County Farm Tour is being held on Saturday, October 4th from 10– 4 This year’s theme is “Farming for our Future,” with each stop on the tour featuring displays and activities about the ABCs of preserving our local farm culture: Adapting to climate change, fostering Beginner farmers, and Conservation of farmland. …
People's Climate March: solidarity actions across the Peninsula on Sept. 20-21 On the weekend of Sept. 20-21, people around the world will gather for what promises to be the biggest climate demonstration in history, centered upon the People's Climate March in New York City on Sept. 21, two days prior to a special climate summit …
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Olympic Climate Action will screen 350.org's newest film, Disruption, which weaves together political intrigue, mind-blowing science, and an insider's view of the largest climate mobilization in history: the People's Climate March in New York City on Sept. 21 and solidarity actions being taken all around the world. It's got some folks you might find familiar (Bill …
Risks of spills discussed, capped by film The Big Fix Flyer; Slideshow - Oil Transport Risks Olympic Climate Action is sponsoring “Oil in Our Marine Waters”, an evening of education and an invitation to action regarding the burgeoning transport of oil in local marine waters, on Friday, July 11 at 7 pm in the Port Angeles City Council …
Sunday, 6/29/2014, 3-5 pm, Elwha Heritage Center (socializing at 2:30) OCA has joined the Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL), a nationwide, non-partisan organization working to create the political will for a livable world. Personal changes to reduce carbon footprints are very important, but if we are going to halt global warming, we need systemic change. CCL is asking Congress to …
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On June 6-7, 2014, OCA led a series of activities focused on the health of the marine waters that embrace the Olympic Peninsula: an evening of engaging folk music and a day of enlightening speakers and activities for the whole family. Here are some photos of that event. Friday evening June 6: Dana Lyons Concert …
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Momenta will be shown at Peninsula College's "Magic of Cinema" Friday, April 25, 2014 - 7:00pm - Maier Performance Hall $5 general admission; free to students with student IDs A Pacific Northwest coal project is threatening the global environment on a scale greater than the Keystone Pipeline, but most people have never heard of it. Momenta …
First episode in blockbuster new series on climate change Olympic Climate Action and the Elwha Klallam Heritage Training Center are co-sponsoring a local showing of the first episode of Years of Living Dangerously, followed by a live video chat with some of the series' stars and producers, and a special message from Oscar winner James Cameron. The event …
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OCA has developed a slide presentation describing: What residents can expect as climate change takes hold on the North Olympic Peninsula. What our state and local decision makers are doing to address climate change. What more can be done to reduce the impacts and prepare for the effects. This presentation is available to all groups …
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“Climate Action Goes to Washington (State): Energy Solutions in the Pacific Northwest” – APRIL 1, 3-5 pm PDT The recent agreement between Washington State, British Columbia, Oregon and California to harmonize their climate and energy policies has the potential to not just accelerate greenhouse gas reductions but also catalyze a strong, clean, and resilient economy. Join Governor …
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For middle school parents and teachers on the North Olympic Peninsula: To supplement the national contest described below, Olympic Climate Action is offering a $50 cash prize for the best short (30-120 seconds) video on climate change submitted by a middle-school student on the North Olympic Peninsula. Rules: · Entries must have been submitted to …
Here are some images from Presidents Day week 2014, when Mike, Zoe, and Stella Foster came to the Olympic Peninsula as climate ambassadors, visiting schools and planting trees and shrubs. Link to video: "Here's a worm"
Climate Reality Leader Michael Foster and his two daughters, Plant-for-the-Planet Ambassadors Zoe and Stella, visited schools across Clallam County the week of Presidents Day 2014. Peninsula Daily News story The Fosters' itinerary
Calling on President Obama to Reject Keystone XL; State Department Study Is Flawed As part of a national day of protests, Olympic Climate Action in Port Angeles and Fossil Fuel Action in Port Townsend conducted rallies on February 3, calling on President Obama to reject the controversial Keystone XL pipeline following the release of the State …
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