Demand Reduction
The current energy system wastes vast amounts of energy. The easiest and most cost-effective way to make sure we have enough energy is to reduce demand.
For example:
- Walk, ride a bicycle, or use public transit instead of driving—it’s easy, fun, and good for your health!
- Turn off unneeded lights and/or reduce the wattage
- Replace incandescents with CFLs or LEDs; replace high-intensity discharge lamps with induction or LED lighting
- Set thermostats to 20°C (68°F) or lower when heat is on, 25°C (77°F) or higher if cooling is needed.
Fifty Ways to Save the Planet, Part II
11. GET A GREEN ROOF – A green roof is more than simply a roof with plants growing on it. It functions like a “breathing wall,” consuming carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and emitting oxygen. Green roofs generally use low-maintenance, … more
Dave Slaperud’s Testimony
Testimony of Dave Slaperud, of Stop The Lines, Fredon NJ, at the 10-23-10 Gathering at the Portland PA-Columbia NJ footbridge. Thanks to everybody for coming out today. Stop The Lines has been challenging this project since we first found out … more
One with the Earth
The symbol for environmental awareness Humanity is damaging and depleting Earth’s resources faster than nature can renew them. The ‘One with the Earth’ symbol acknowledges this problem. It is an an ever-present reminder that all environmental concerns are interconnected parts … more
10/24/09 Proclamation by John Stoffa, Northampton County Executive
Proclamation WHEREAS, 350.org, a global network of over 200 organizations is calling on people around the world to organize actions on October 24, 2009 to demand that governments meeting this December in Copenhagen create a climate treaty in accord with … more
Alliance statement on casino gambling in the Lehigh Valley
Following is the statement prepared for the Gaming Commission hearing in Allentown on May 23, 2006: Statement from the Alliance for Sustainable Communities … We come before you today as an Alliance representing groups, businesses, and individuals in the Lehigh … more
Alliance Resolution in Support of the Transition Movement
The Steering Committee of the Alliance for Sustainable Communities-Lehigh Valley supports further consideration of the Transition Town approach for moving communities from oil dependency to local resilience. Specifically, we: Commend the Transition Movement’s recognition of the urgent need to address … more
A Personal Perspective
Emmie Smith, 8/12/2010: “Totnes — a Transition Town” This one-page article about Totnes, a transition town in the UK, was for Emmie’s presentation to the 8/17/2010 Alliance organizational meeting. This summer I was fortunate enough to travel through the southwestern areas … more
Climate Action
Updates: NASA’s James Hansen urges stricter targets on atmospheric CO2 Bethlehem—Bethlehem’s Mayor Callahan sets goal of reducing GHG 20% from 2005 levels within 5 years Recent studies have removed any remaining doubt that global climate change is a reality and … more
IPCC Report Details Global Warming
2 February 2007—The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released the first section of its Fourth Assessment. Today’s report details the facts of global warming; two additional sections, to be released later this year, will deal with consequences and mitigation. Following … more
15th Conference of the Parties: Dec 7 – Dec 18, 2009 in Copenhagen, Denmark
According to the Source Watch website: The official Denmark website states that the “the goals of the climate change convention are to stabilize the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere at a level that prevents dangerous man-made climate changes. This … more