Sustainable Loudoun Blog

Uranium mining forum Friday Nov 11 @6pm GW Univ, Ashburn

2011-11-08T16:36:00.000-08:00

On Friday, November 11th 2011, Sustainable Loudoun and Piedmont Environmental Council are hosting a free educational forum: “Uranium Mining in Virginia: Should We End the Moratorium?” at the George Washington University Ashburn Campus, 20101 Academic Way, Ashburn VA.

Doors will open at 6 pm and the speaker program begins at 7 pm. Light refreshments will be provided. Speakers will provide information on a number of aspects regarding uranium mining and nuclear power.

The featured speakers are:

Tony Noerpel - Sustainable Loudoun: Long-term viability of nuclear energy - supply, safety,
complexity, waste and cost.
Rob Marmet - Piedmont Environmental Council: Legal aspects of Virginia’s moratorium & impact of surface mining.
Linda Pentz Gunter - Beyond Nuclear: Uranium mining: health and environmental impacts.
Janette Sherman, M.D. - Health effects of nuclear power and Uranium mining.
Will Stewart - Sustainable Loudoun: Alternatives to nuclear power, and cost comparisons.

The event will be held at George Washington University – Virginia Campus: 20101 Academic Way, Ashburn, Virginia on Friday November 11th, 2011 at 6 pm.

Food provided by Harris Teeter.
Local businesses will be available to help you go green(er).

NOVACAN - Reston, Nov. 12, 2011

2011-10-25T17:24:00.000-07:00

Protecting Virginia – the Fight for Clean Air and Water
When: November 12, 1:00 p.m-4:30 p.m.
Where: National Wildlife Federation, 11100 Wildlife Center Drive in Reston, VA 20190
Free
Register today at www.bit.ly/ProtectingVirginia
Check www.novacan.org for updates.

2011-09-24T12:25:00.000-07:00

Uranium Mining in Virginia:

Should we end the moratorium?

An educational forum hosted by Sustainable Loudoun

and the Piedmont Environmental Council

at George Washington University’s Loudoun Campus

Friday, November 11th, 2011 at 7:00 p.m.

For 30 years Virginia has had a statewide moratorium on uranium mining. Now, a company called “Virginia Uranium” has asked the general assembly to lift the moratorium so they can begin mining operations in Pittsylvania County.

Sustainable Loudoun believes that all citizens of Virginia should have the opportunity to learn the facts not only about the safety of this uranium mine, but about nuclear power in general as a long term energy source and alternatives to it. Toward this end, we are hosting an educational forum on the topic of uranium mining in Virginia at George Washington University’s Loudoun campus on Friday, November 11th at 7:00 pm.

Speakers will include:

Tony Noerpel (Sustainable Loudoun) on the long term viability of nuclear power

Janette Sherman, MD onFukushima and Chernobyl: Health impacts

Rob Marmet (Piedmont Environmental Council) on impact of surface mining on water supply

Virginia Uranium or Nuclear Energy Institute spokesperson (TBD on uranium mining safety measures and economic benefits.

Will Stewart (Sustainable Loudoun) on alternatives to nuclear power with cost comparisons

The speakers will be followed by a question and answer session with the panelists.

Ashburn Green Expo 2

2011-09-13T18:18:00.000-07:00

The Ashburn Farms Green Expo will be held indoors at the Ashburn Farm Communtiy Center located at 21400 Windmill Drive at the intersection of Windmill Drive and Ashburn Farm Parkway. The date is Sunday, October 9th from 12 noon till 4 PM. Join us for vendors, hands on displays, visitor information and education, and the opportunity to purchase products and services from the Vendors in attendance.

September Meeting

2011-08-30T17:01:00.000-07:00

Our next general meeting is September 8th, 7pm at Rust Library in Leesburg. Conf. Rm. 2B. Agenda includes discussions and plans for uranium information forum in November.

Paleoclimate: Climate Change Lessons from the Past

2011-07-24T14:15:00.001-07:00

USGS Science in Action, Public Lecture Series

WHEN: Wednesday, August 3; 7 PM

WHERE: Dallas Peck Auditorium, U.S. Geological Survey National Center, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, VA

PROGRAM: According to USGS, its scientists have partnered with international experts in climate modeling to study the Earth's conditions three million years ago. The purpose of this effort is to gain insight into the impacts of future climate. Dr. Harry Dowsett will talk about how we use that information to help understand the magnitude of changes forecast for the end of this century. After a short presentation, a panel of climate change experts will answer questions from the audience. FLYER

CONTACT: For additional information, contact the USGS Visitor Center in Reston at 703-648-4748.

Loudoun Green Drinks Meeting Thursday, July 14th

2011-07-11T16:00:00.000-07:00

Come out after work to have dinner or a drink and meet new folks at this month's Loudoun Green Drinks meeting. Loudoun Green Drinks is an informal networking of green businesses and consumers that come together on the 2nd Thursday of each month to discuss eco-friendly products, services and find ways to create more demand. For more information, please visit the Loudoun Green Drinks facebook page.

Thursday, July 14, 2011
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Vintage 50, 50 Catoctin Cir. NE #100, Leesburg, VA
Directions

Annual Picnic

2011-07-10T12:31:00.000-07:00

The annual picnic is coming up on July 16th, 2011. Contact us or check out the forum for the latest details.