Smart Solutions Bubble Up in “carbon nation”
Tired of talking about the world’s problems? Why not hear about smart solutions? Montclair’s “It’s In Our Power” campaign, the township’s Environmental Affairs office, and Community Green present a “climate change solutions” movie that doesn’t even care if you know about climate change.
“carbon nation” will be shown at the Montclair Public Library, 50 So. Fullerton Avenue, at 6:30 P.M. on Thursday, January 26. All events at the Library are free.
Immediately after the film, a brief special presentation by a home energy expert will offer simple solutions for saving energy and money, followed by an open public discussion.
“carbon nation” is an optimistic, solutions-based film that demonstrates how tackling climate change can boost our economy, increase national and energy security, promote health, and protect a clean environment. The film highlights a range of clean energy technologies that are taking root in the U.S., including wind, solar, geothermal, bioenergy, combined heat and power, new generation electric vehicles, as well as a range of cost-effective energy efficiency measures.
It turns out that there is already a good consensus, among a large and varied group of Americans, that using less energy and developing renewable energy sources are great ideas. We are not nearly as divided on climate and clean energy issues as many media accounts would have us
believe, particularly when the focus of discussion is on finding innovative solutions to the growing energy demands of our country and
the world.
Montclair has been designated a “Climate Showcase Community” by the US EPA; the “It’s In Our Power” campaign is helping residents to take easy steps to use less energy, save money, and consequently reduce our emissions that contribute to climate change.
We have heard about the problems; now it is time for action on the solutions! Bring a friend who is interested in discovering the best new
opportunities we face. Come to “carbon nation” and help decide what we can do as individuals, and as a community.
For years, “Eco” Ed Schwartz of Green Living Solutions has advised people on home energy efficiency and sustainable improvements, so
homeowners save money and energy, make their living space more comfortable and healthy, and lower their carbon footprint. His
presentation after the film will provide solutions, and answer any questions.
Join us for the movie, the presentation, and a vigorous public discussion. This is one of a series of free Green Films put on by
Montclair’s office of Environmental Affairs, and CommunityGreen.org. For more information, please call (973) 509-5721, or email
grussell@montclairnjusa.org <mailto:grussell@montclairnjus
Gray Russell
Environmental Coordinator
Office of Environmental Affairs
Township of Montclair
205 Claremont Avenue
Montclair, NJ 07042
tel.: (973) 509-5721
fax: (973) 509-9589
grussell@montclairnjusa.org