Saturday April 4th, 2009, Rusk County Community Library, Lower Level 10am and 4pm(two screenings)
King Corn is a great movie which delves into and does a great job of helping to understand the world of big agriculture. Many topics are covered regarding the in's and out's of the corn production business. We hope to see you there and hopefully you can join in our discussion afterward about issues you want to talk about.
Saturday February 28th, Rusk County Community Library, Lower Level 10am and 4pm(two screenings)
Join us for this great film, popcorn, cider and a discussion following. There will be no charge for anything. It's very rare in these times that people live without consuming mass-produced electricity or some of it's derivatives. This film offers a genuine look into the impact that is caused to ourselves and our environment as well as ways to make a difference in the amount consumed without drastically reducing modern conveniences.
Here's what the filmakers have to say about the film:
Award-winning film Kilowatt Ours: A Plan to Re-Energize America is a timely, solutions-oriented look at one of America’s most pressing environmental challenges: energy. Filmmaker Jeff Barrie offers hope as he turns the camera on himself and asks, “How can I make a difference?” In his journey Barrie explores the source of our electricity and the problems caused by energy production including mountain top removal, childhood asthma and global warming. Along the way he encounters individuals, businesses, organizations, and communities who are leading the way, using energy conservation, efficiency and renewable, green power all while saving money and the environment.
This often amusing and always inspiring story shows, “You can easily make a difference and here’s how!”
Kilowatt Ours Shares Practical Answers Jeff and his wife Heather share a plan to eliminate their use of coal and nuclear power at home by employing energy conservation, energy efficiency and renewable energy sources. Through their learning experience, viewers discover how they can save hundreds of dollars annually on energy bills, and use a portion of the savings to purchase renewable energy.
Kilowatt Ours invites viewers to help build a net zero nation, by conserving energy to the greatest extent possible at home, then using clean renewable energy to provide the electricity used.
The Dangers of Coal-generated Electricty Mountain top removal mining, air pollution, haze in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, methylmercury contamination of newborns, childhood asthma and global warming ALL stem from the same root cause. The most significant cause of each of these problems is our dependence on coal-generated electricity in America. In other words, the solution begins at our light switches and power strips.
Today, more than 50% of our nation's electricity is generated from coal. In the southeast U.S., where household electricity use is highest, this amounts to more than 12,000 pounds of coal burned per home per year. Buildings in America consume nearly 2/3 of all the energy we use. The typical American home emits twice the annual global warming emissions compared the typical car.
So, if we can make our buildings Net Zero buildings, the benefits to the environment and our quality of life will be profound. A Net Zero building is one that generates all the energy it needs with renewable power (like wind power or solar energy), either on-site or through the electricity grid.
Can You Create An Energy Efficient Home?
Using technologies available in retail stores today, most homeowners can do this affordably. If done right, a Net-Zero home will save you hundreds of dollars annually. Kilowatt Ours is creating a network of homeowners and renters dedicated to striving for Net-Zero energy usage in their homes and apartments.
Saturday January 24th, Rusk County Community Library, Lower Level 10am and 4pm(two screenings)
Sustainable Rusk will be hosting a film titled, The Power of Community How Cuba Survived Peak Oil. Most of us were effected in some way as a result of the increased fuel costs this past year. In this 52 minute film, the producers take a look into what happened in Cuba in the early 1990's when the bulk of their oil was for the most part non-existent due to a trade embargo. They were forced to change how they lived in short order. They had to come up with new ways of growing food and new ways of travel among other things. The Power of Community is an educational and inspiring film. This is a great opportunity for the community to gather and discuss issues of local sustainability.
Join us for this free movie and discusion(along with free Wisconsin popcorn and apple cider) at the
Rusk County Community Library
418 Corbett Ave
Ladysmith, WI
Lower Level
Saturday January 24th
Two Screenings: 10:00am
and
4:00pm