[NLC] Panels of Particular PIELConferenceInterest to Neighborhoods

[jan spencer]

The Public Interest Environmental Law Conference is this weekend

lots of panels, movies and events

this link to panels, you can choose "final brochure" for more info on each panel

http://www.pielc.org/2010/panels.html


these panels are relevant to cities, and neighborhoods




*Friday

*9 AM

Beyond Growth: Peaked Oil, Climate Chaos, Steady State

Economics (Law 281)

Peak oil and climate chaos must be addressed together to miti-
gate either. Reducing carbon emissions by 2050 is a subtle way to
acknowledge peak oil. Depletion will force this reduction because we
cannot burn fuel that does not exist. So far, economic contraction
has done more to reduce greenhouse gases emissions than political
promises. We are past the limits of exponential growth on a finite
planet. Steady state economics holds the promise of a truly sustain-
able society after fossil fuels.

Mark Robinowitz, author, Peak Oil Wars and Global Permaculture Solutions
Rob Dietz, Executive Director, Center for the Advancement of the Steady 
State Economy
Clay Callaghan, Ph.D. candidate, Sociology, University of Oregon;
Sustainable living scholar Erik Silverberg, writer and videographer





*Saturday*

Creating Resilient Neighborhoods

Saturday 9 AM Walnut Room EMU

Creating Resilient Neighborhoods is making creative use of available
assets to take care of more needs closer to home for safer and more
secure neighborhoods. The presentation will explain how residen-
tial properties, neighborhood associations, city programs including
Neighborhood Watch and Emergency Preparedness, faith com-
munities, and other groups and organizations can cross-fertilize and
become far more effective. Turning front yards into gardens is an
exciting point of departure. See www.suburbanpermaculture.org

Jan Spencer, Suburban Permaculture Project
Tod Schneider, Eugene Police Department
Doug Black, Friendly Neighbors


*Saturday*

3:45

ReCoding Oregon: Actions to Legalize Sustainable Building and Land Use

(Law Building 282)
Oregon has a reputation as a bastion for sustainable building and
land use, but a surprising number of sustainable practices are not
allowed by state and local regulations. The “ReCoding” movement
focuses on engaging the grassroots sustainability community in deci-
sionmaking and regulatory change. This panel will discuss Recoding
actions in Eugene, Portland and statewide, including the recent suc-
cessful campaign to legalize graywater reuse in Oregon.

Jan Spencer, Creating Suburban Permaculture Homestead by Design
Joshua Klyber, ReCode Oregon and Living Walls Eco-building Designs
Brenna Bell, Campaign Organizer, ReCode Oregon
Robert Bolman, Maitreya Ecovillage in Eugene