Forum
“Energy Alternatives: Present & Future”
Wellfleet Council on Aging, 715 Old Kings Highway
This panel discussion and Q&A session will address what energy alternatives are available today, what is in our near future, and how we can get our legislators to “act now” and take the politics out of energy policy. Panelists include Clay Schofield, Cape Cod Commission; Curt Felix, …
Mercury Collection Day
NRG/Somerset Power Plant (Main Gate), 1606 Riverside Ave., Somerset
NRGEnergy is hosting an event to collect thermometers, thermostats, button cell batteries, fluorescent lamps, and other mercury-containing devices in order to reduce the potential for environmental releases and additional bioaccumulation of this dangerous neurotoxin.
Information: 508.235.2019
Seminar
“Changing Views of a Changing Arctic Tundra,” by Gus Shaver, MBL
Speck Auditorium, MBL
Sponsored by MBL Ecosystem Seminar Series
Seminar
“Acid Rain & Ocean Acidification,” by Scott Doney, WHOI
Carriage House, WHOI
Sponsored by Sea Education Association and WHOI Academic Programs Office
Seminar
“The Melting & Dissolving of Icebergs & Ice Shelves,” by Andrew Wells, Institute of Theoretical Geophysics, DAMTP, University of Cambridge
Clark 507, WHOI
Sponsored by WHOI Physical Oceanography Dept.
Seminar
“Carbon Fluxes, Variability, and Processes in the South China Sea,” by Minhan Dai, Xiamen University
Clark 507, WHOI
Sponsored by WHOI Marine Chemistry & Geochemistry Department
Meeting
Cape Cod Renewable Fuels Partnership (CCRFP)
Salt Pond Visitor Center, Cape Cod National Seashore
Monthly meeting features a presentation by Brad Bradshaw, president of the Massachusetts Hydrogen Coalition, along with discussion of CCRFP projects and activities.
Information: Clay Schofield, Cape Cod Commission, 508.362.3828 x372
Workshop
Green Building/Green Living
Cape Home Expo, 4 Points Sheraton, Hyannis
In a workshop moderated by Nicole Goldman of the new ‘g’ Green Design Center in Mashpee Commons, local experts will present practical information on how to make your home more green and eco-friendly. Conrad Geyser of Cotuit Solar will be on hand to discuss renewable …
Public Meeting
Hyannis Access Study Task Force
Location TBD
This meeting will address the contemplated exit between Exits 6 (Hyannis/Rte 132) and 7 (Willow St) of Highway 6, along with other transportation issues in Hyannis.
Rachel Carson Harvest Dinner
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Falmouth (UUFF), 840 Sandwich Road, East Falmouth
This is an annual celebration of “earth friendly” gardening, farming, and landscaping and an old-fashioned harvest supper with ham and beans. Vegetarian dinners are available. “Sunflower Awards” are presented to local organizations that help with environmental protection, sustainable living, and environmental …
Clean Power Now (CPN) Annual Meeting
Heritage House Hotel, 259 Main Street, Hyannis
This meeting features a talk by Greg Watson, senior advisor for clean energy technology in the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs. It will also include a report from a recent trip to Denmark and a tour of energy-independent Samso Island. There will be an update on …
Film Screening
“Out of Balance: ExxonMobil’s Impact on Climate Change”
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Falmouth (UUFF), 840 Sandwich Road, East Falmouth
This hour-long expose focuses on ExxonMobil’s financial support of climate change skeptics and its influence on the Bush administration. It also looks at the history of the company back to Standard Oil days, through the response to the Exxon Valdez oil spill, …
Meeting
Cape Cod Joint Transportation Committee
Rooms 11 and 12, Superior Court House, Barnstable
Information: Cape Cod Commission, 508.362.3828
Conference
“People, Planning, Places”
Sheraton Four Points, Hyannis
This conference is organized the Southern New England (MA, CT, RI) chapters of the American Planning Association. It features sessions focused on smart growth and redevelopment in Hyannis and elsewhere, on municipal climate action by towns and cities, and on clean energy planning initiatives in the Berkshires and Cape & Islands regions.
Workshop/Tour
“Go Green”
Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (WBNERR), Route 28, East Falmouth
This workshop focuses on clean energy for the home and small business - conservation, efficiency, and renewables. It will feature presentations by expert speakers, who will provide take-home information designed to help you reduce your electric and fuel bills, improve quality of life, and help protect Cape Cod’s …
“Iron Fertilization of the Ocean” by WHOI
Redfield Auditorium, Water Street
This public forum follows up on a late September conference at WHOI focused on the proposed use of “iron fertilization” of the ocean as a means to spark phytoplankton blooms to combat rising concentrations of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
“Development of Regional Impact (DRI) Review: Cape Wind Project” by Cape Cod Commission
Assembly of Delegates Chamber, Barnstable Village
Time to be determined.
The Cape Cod Commission is expected to vote on whether to approve or reject the DRI application of Cape Wind.
Public Meeting
“Development of Regional Impact: Cape Wind Project” by Cape Cod Commission Subcommittee
Cape Cod Commission, Main Street/6A, Barnstable Village
This meeting will focus on reviewing a draft of the procedural denial of the project by the Subcommittee. The procedural denial is scheduled to be voted on by the full Commission on October 18.
“Fuel Assistance Forum” Presented by Orleans Council on Aging
Orleans Council on Aging, 150 Rock Harbor Rd., Orleans
This forum will get you the answers you need to determine eligibility for fuel assistance funds and discount rates, to sign up for energy efficiency programs, etc. Representatives from local fuel assistance fund managers, fuel oil dealers, and other organizations will be available …
Public Meeting: Cape Light Compact Governing Board
Rooms 11 & 12, Barnstable County Superior Courthouse, Barnstable Village
Information: Maggie Downey, mags@cape.com, 508.375.6636
