25Apr18 A Peek into the future of our environment

Posted by Suzanne Ferguson on Apr 25, 2018
Rotarserver April 25 2018 A PEEK INTO THE FUTURE OF OUR ENVIRONMENT
Recorded by Suzanne Ferguson who apologies for any errors or omissions.
Dave Moffatt presented problems for us because of Global Warming and Associated Carbondioxide buildup.
Dave also spoke about Project Drawdown and some of the things they suggest we do to mitigate Global Warming.
Drawdown is the point in time when the concentration of atmospheric greenhouse gases begins to decline on a year-to-year basis.
We all hope that time comes before catastrophe comes to us. (comments by Stew)
 
Davey Moffatt recently attended a conference on the environment.  He shared the information with us concerning  environment and global warming and had a terrific slide presentation re same.    Lots of issues done being shallower water in ocean so heat goes deeper causing gas to rise.  As ice melts water rises --flooding coastal areas. 
Davey read an article in 2012 and has been interested in learning more ever since.
European nations seem to have a better idea of conserving than North America.  China working diligently to get off fossil fuels.
A major problem are stranded assets – i.e. coal plants no longer in production.
As individuals you can keep educated of problems and make homes etc. efficient and use government incentives for smart thermostats etc.  Reduce paper towel usage, low flow shower, and many other things individuals needs to be trying to reduce. 
Stew thanked Davey.  Mike asked Davey for a copy of his power point.
 
 
 
 

 

 

 

Stew dedicated the Harris Bear on behalf of Dave Moffatt

Please click the following link to view Dave's slideshow presentation:
Paul Farrow from London East and we congratulated him next week for 45 years perfect attendance!
Stew is categorizing all Rotary history things in his garage and please help take things TO HIM or he can pick up.  We may have a brown bag lunch there before getting it to the museum.  Deadline June 30!  Suzanne asked that the scanning and keeping on Club Runner be done either by us or museum of all Rotaservers we have. PS: NOTE FROM STEW- SEE IF YOU CAN PICK OUT THE FOLLOWING BOXES IN THE PICTURE OF SOME OF OUR ARCHIVES:
  1. ROTASERVERS AND MEETING NOTES BY DECADE
  2. ORIGINAL 1952 CLUB CHARTER
  3. CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS
  4. AWARDS
  5. BANNERS
  6. OPERATION EYESITE
  7. ROTARIAN MAGS
  8. SONGSHEETS
  9. PICTURES
  10. RI PRINT MATERIALS
  11. MUSIC FESTIVAL
  12. TOH
  13. PLAQUES BADGES CERTIFICATES GAVELS
  14. FOUNDATION DOCUMENTATION
 
Dave Payler presented with provincial award for 15 years of Rotary Service
Mike Won the 50 50.
Happy Finns
Mike – 3 for winning 50 50 and Davey’s presentation
Stew – 2 found some song sheets perhaps Gerald could lead us in a sing song
Ron – 4 Cliff’s birthday; Good health doctor reports for family; Stew’s collection of things; Davey’s  program.
Pat – 2-- Davey’s presentation and Dave Payler good health.
Trish – 3 –Stew’s work; Davey’s presentation; Dave Payler’s return
Malcolm – 2 – Davey’s presentation and Suzanne’s organization or Rotaserver.
Adriana discussed High Tea ideas, it will be further discussed next week.  A  popular idea is to join the Quaker s at the Sparta meeting house May 26.