Author Archives: Martin

NJ: Say no to frack waste dumping

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Martin

Dump Frack Waste in New Jersey? Absolutely Not! Let’s Move S253/A575! delawareriverkeeper.org wrote on May 14, 2012: The New Jersey Legislature has introduced A575, a bill that prohibits the treatment, discharge, disposal or storage in the State of wastewater from … more →

Voices of the Valley: Barnaby Ruhe: Ban Fracking Locally

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Martin

From Barnaby Ruhe, 5/9/2012: only local action is going to happen, folks. and probably only mothers’ actions with pots and pans. someone has to stop the imminent destruction for the children. that it is a clear violation of fundamental rights, … more →

Posted in Community Rights, Democracy, Fossil Fuels, Land Use, Marcellus Shale, Stewardship, vs. the Dinosaur Economy | Tagged , , ,

fyi: PA Forest Coalition: Conservation in Peril

Posted on April 15, 2012 by Martin

From FOREST Coalition, 4/14/2012: Keystone Trails Association and its member clubs have enjoyed a long-standing association with DCNR. Sadly, DCNR will have a troubled future because of underfunding and politicizing of the agency. At a time when the state’s natural … more →

Posted in Environment & Ecosystems, Government, Taxes & Budgetary Spending, Unsustainable Energy |

Listing Changes for 2012 Directory

Posted on April 15, 2012 by Martin

Hispanic Center Lehigh Valley: The website has been changed to hclv.org Add: phone extension number: 221

Voices of the Valley: Peter Karch: 2-pronged approach to engaging “The Masses”

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Martin

Peter Karch wrote to the Alliance for Sustainable Communities-Lehigh Valley on Apr 12, 2012: I recently had the opportunity to read your 2011 Sustainable Lehigh Valley and wanted to contribute my thoughts on the subject. Actually I’ve been sitting on … more →

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fyi: Tom Ulrich: Info Progressives Can Use and Share – April 2012

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Martin

THE Issue of our times, I believe, is the “extreme inequalities of wealth” and how it is undermining our democracy. We now have state and national government of, by, and for the 1%. We the People need to Stay Informed, … more →

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Green Drinks Scheduling Template

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Martin

Alliance for Sustainable Communities – Lehigh Valley Tentative Green Drinks Scheduling Template For 2012-2013 Community Dialogues April – Environmental Integrity Global climate crisis, water, air quality, conservation and restoration, permaculture, wildlife, ecosystems, environmental education, pollution, pesticides, toxins, extreme weather May … more →

12 Steps of Transition

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Martin

From Rob Hopkins, 2011, The Transition Companion: Making your community more resilient in uncertain times: p. 79 & Rob Hopkins, 2008, The Transition Handbook: From oil dependency to local resilience: pp: 148-175: The 12 Steps (Ingredients, Tools) of Transition: 1. … more →

UUCLV – Session 4

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Martin

Transitions at UUCLV — 2/10/12 Session IV: How to Develop a Transition Initiative There – residents of: Bethlehem (Historic): Nick Blankenberg, Gene Hunter, Cathy Kimock Bethlehem (near Stabler, Hellertown): Suzie Buller, Adrienne Rayna, Joris Rosse Bethlehem Twp: Alex Brands Fountain … more →

Transitions @ UUCLV – Series 2

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Martin

Planned as a try-out of a 5-session series that can be offered to other communities interested in setting up their own Transition Initiative. Held at the Unitarian Universalist Church of the Lehigh Valley on 2nd Fridays from 11/11/11 to 3/9/12. … more →