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Whistler Reads "Hot, Flat, and Crowded" Book Discussion
| Event Date: | Sunday, January 04, 2009 |
| Event Time: | 1:30 to 2:30 |
| Location: | Community Room |
| Audience: | Adults |
Hot, Flat, and Crowded : Why We Need a Green Revolution - And How it Can Renew America
Join Whistler Reads and an exciting line-up of locals to discuss Thomas Friedman's latest book "Hot, Flat, and Crowded".Learn about biodiesal and electric cars in the muni fleet; debate the Hydrogen Highway and the controversary around the hydrogen fuel cell WAVE bus depot and wetland expropriation; meet the local who is doing veggie oil engine conversions to cars and trucks in the Sea to Sky; get an update on the Fitzsimmons Creek hydro project that will soon power all of Whistler Blackcomb Mountain operations, and the methane gas recovery initiative at Carney's Callaghan facility; hear from AWARE president and get the biodiversity species counts, and last but not least, learn how you can achieve higher standards of energy conservation in our homes and our public buildings from our local expert. For more information click here.
Come out and meet the panel. Bring your ideas and passion for change!
Questons? Please contact Paula from Whistler Reads at 604-907-2804 or whistlerreads@bookbuffet.com
This event is co-sponsored by Whistler Reads & the Whistler Public Library.