http://www.skagitbeattheheat.org Skagit Citizens Working to Slow Climate Change Thu, 02 Oct 2008 05:52:58 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en In June, the Skagit County Board of Commissioners signed a resolution establishing a program and task force for sustainability and climate change mitigation and adaptation. The resolution addresses projected impacts on Skagit County citizens and infrastructure, caused by severe weather, rising temperatures, and rising sea levels as well ... http://www.skagitbeattheheat.org/political-action/county-taking-applications-for-climate-task-force-now McCain, Obama Weigh in on Science Candidates differ on approaches to some of the toughest challenges facing America Washington (September 15, 2008) – Entering the debate on several contentious science issues, John McCain today answered the "14 top science questions facing America," according to ScienceDebate2008.com, the group leading an effort to ... http://www.skagitbeattheheat.org/public-awareness-slug/mccain-weighs-in-on-science-2008-debate The minutes for September's general meeting are available here September 2008 Meeting Minutes http://www.skagitbeattheheat.org/meeting-minutes/september-meeting-minutes From Science Debate 2008 News Release: Washington (August 30, 2008) – Barack Obama today answered the 14 top science questions facing America, according to ScienceDebate2008.com, the group leading the effort to make key science issues a larger part of the election.  John McCain has said he will also answer the ... http://www.skagitbeattheheat.org/energy-slug/barack-obama-answers-14-top-science-questions-including-climate-change-and-energy Skagit Beat the Heat has a variety of videos, DVDs, books, and magazines available for check-out to any Skagit County citizen. Materials may be checked out for one month at Pelican Bay Books, 1104 9th Street, Anacortes. The list of materials is available here. Lending Library http://www.skagitbeattheheat.org/lending-library/lending-library-now-available-at-pelican-bay-books The Skagit Council of Governments (SCOG) has issued a job description and call for applications/resumes for the Resource Conservation Manager (RCM) Position.   The RCM will work with 9 governments within Skagit County to evaluate resource usage and recommend approaches to improve efficiency and reduce  costs for electricity, natural gas, water/sewer, solid waste/recycling, and irrigation.  The ... http://www.skagitbeattheheat.org/public-awareness-slug/skog-posts-resource-conservation-manager-job-opening The minutes from our August 13 meeting are available here. August 2008 Meeting Minutes http://www.skagitbeattheheat.org/meeting-minutes/august-meeting-minutes Climate Change - It’s not just hot air! This article is in the July edition of the Skagit/Snohomish County Shore Stewards newsletter and a similar version is being published in the Beach Watchers Ebb & Flood newsletter.  I'm posting a copy here also and hope you find it interesting and informative.  Please, think about ... http://www.skagitbeattheheat.org/public-awareness-slug/shore-stewards-climate-change-article Kevin and Daryl Maas of Farm Power NW LLC will give a special presentation on a manure digester plant scheduled to be online next spring west of Mt. Vernon. According to Kevin, "we'll produce enough power for 500 houses using manure from 1,500 cows. Better yet, we'll ... http://www.skagitbeattheheat.org/energy-slug/learn-about-manure-to-energy-project After months of planning and organization, Northwest Clean Air Agency (NWCAA) is launching the Climate Stewards vounteer program focused on empowering citizen action to address climate change in our community (Skagit & Island Counties).   NWCAA is funding the program and is partnering with the WSU Beach Watchers and Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve to ... http://www.skagitbeattheheat.org/public-awareness-slug/climate-stewards-volunteer-program