For the Pacific NW, the ‘listening stop’ is in Portland, OR on July 1.

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the Decorah Eagles are hatching….!

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very cool!

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Tuesday, June 28, 2011, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

@ Phinney Community Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N, Seattle WA 98103
(www.nwbiodiesel.org)

Food and Fuel

Biofuels have been blamed for high commodity prices, food shortages, rain forest destruction, bad agricultural policies worldwide, and environmental disaster. Understanding the issues surrounding biofuels is critical to making rational decisions about our future energy policy and determining if they are truly a valid fossil fuels alternative.

The NW Biodiesel Network’s June Education Forum will present a discussion on both sides of this issue. We have invited representatives from both sides of the issue to have a calm, respectful and fact-based discussion on the issues. Audience members will have the opportunity to ask questions on the issue and reach their own conclusions.

The NW Biodiesel Network is pleased to present Daniel Shafer, Principal Manager of Beaver Biodiesel in Oregon, which “manufactures premium quality biodiesel fuel derived from recycled cooking oil and animal tallow;” Russ Finley NW Ebike Network Founding Member who has written extensively on Biodiversity and Biofuel issues over the years; Atul Deshmane, CEO and President of Whole Energy; and Derek Andreoli, Energy Transitions Northwest founding member and Peak Oil specialist who has presented on topics such as “Oil For Dinner. How Peak Oil and politics affect what we eat.”

We have invited representatives who have vocally, and sincerely, opposed biofuels because they believe they compete with food, and representatives who believe biofuels are valid alternative to petroleum (and have vocally and sincerely supported biofuels).

This will not be made into a referendum on biofuels in general, but rather a thoughtful discussion of the issues, from knowledgeable presenters – including questions and feedback from the audience! The goal of this forum is to provide facts and perspectives from both sides of this issue with no intention of spoon-feeding a conclusion to any attendees; but rather to provide the knowledge you need to make a reasoned decision of your own.

Learn about this important issue and get your questions answered! 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Seattle Phinney Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N, Seattle WA 98103. Cost is Free.

Information at www.nwbiodiesel.org.

Despite years of opposition from Skeletor (otherwise known as ‘lying asshole’) and other obstinates, the Elwha river dam is coming DOWN. Cheers to the hard work of the green groups and Indian tribes who made this happen over many, many years.

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Do we have to put them all into cans or on a sushi plate before we DO something!!!!?

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Shark Fin Ban Passes In California State Assembly

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NW Biodiesel Network May Education Forum

Tuesday, May 24, 2011, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
@ Phinney Community Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N, Seattle WA 98103

Sustainable Fuel Research at Washington State University

Some of the most innovative research in the world is happening at Washington State University. WSU is leading the way in sustainable fuel research that will profoundly impact the way we live. Their research, ranging from diverse biomass feedstock for biofuels to diverse transportation and other end uses, will drive innovation in the areas of agriculture, clean tech, and engineering.

The NW Biodiesel Network is pleased to present John Gardner, Ph.D., Vice President for Advancement and External Affairs at Washington State University, who will share with us the innovative work being conducted at WSU, including areas of bio-crop; bio-mass to bio-fuel; and bio-fuel to clean electrical power.

Learn what is happening at WSU and get your questions answered! 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Seattle Phinney Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N, Seattle WA 98103. Cost is Free. More Information at our site.

About Our Speaker

John Gardner, Ph.D.
Vice President for Advancement and External Affairs
Washington State University,

John Gardner is the Vice President for Advancement and External Affairs at Washington State University, a position created to align strategies for engagement with alumni and friends of WSU, donors, government, and the public and private sectors. His work on the Sustainable Aviation Fuels Northwest steering committee and with Farm to Fly to develop alternative bio jet fuel has linked commercial outcomes with WSU’s research in the areas of agriculture, clean tech and engineering. To continue his passion for sustainable business practices, Gardner will take up the position of Dean at the Bainbridge Graduate Institute in July. Gardner is a native of the Kansas City area where he earned degrees in agriculture and agronomy at Kansas State University, and a PhD at the University of Nebraska in plant physiology.

Hooray and well done, ALDF!

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NW Biodiesel Network Presents Second Annual Wine, Chocolate and Biodiesel on Friday, May 6, 2011

Come join us for a memorable evening of wine, chocolate, hors d’oeuvres, and stimulating conversation with our Special Guest Speaker, Port of Seattle Senior Environmental Strategy Manager Mike Lufkin, and GREAT SUPPORTERS LIKE YOU!

Also, great door prizes and raffles, including a bottle of 2005 Quilceda Creek Cabernet, rated 100 points by The Wine Advocate, and valued at $350, a Bob Marley in concert photo taken on November 23, 1979, in Westwood, California, and more.

And all the Theo Chocolate you can eat!

When: Friday, May 6, 2011
Time: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Where: Theo Chocolate Factory
3400 Phinney Ave. N.
Fremont (Seattle), WA
See map: Google Maps

Cost: $30 until Noon on May 6
$35 at the Door

Purchase tickets for 2nd Annual Wine, Chocolate, and Biodiesel Fundraiser.

More information on the event here.

More information on the NW Biodiesel Network here.