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The Future of Energy:
Lateral Power to the People
The Future of Energy is a powerful documentary that captures the movement across the Unites States to transition to renewable energy and what everyday people are doing to help foster that shift. It's a positive film about the renewable energy revolution, and a love story about the countless individuals and communities that are re-imagining their relationship with the planet and with each other.
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Movies That Makes A Difference!
Date: Wednesday October 7, 2015
Time: Doors at 6:00pm, Film Starts at 6:15pm
Location: World Resources SimCenter
1088 Third Ave, San Diego CA. 92101
(Corner of Third Ave and C St. at the Civic Center Trolley Stop)
Free Event for Members
Non Members - $5 ($10 at the door)
The film focuses on solutions to climate change and advocates for the use of 100% renewable energy. The work of 350.org, Green for All, Alliance for Climate Education, and Go100%, along with that of many other organizations, is featured in the film. The documentary highlights the work of influential climate change activists and visionary renewable energy advocates including:
- Jeremy Rifkin, best selling author of The Third Industrial Revolution and principle architect of the European Union's renewable energy movement;
- Bill Mckibben, author and leading environmental activist on climate change;
- Joanna Macy, author and eco-philosopher;
- Danny Kennedy, author of Rooftop Revolution and co-founder of Sungevity solar company;
- Diane Moss, founder of Renewables 100 Policy Institute;
- Mark Jacobson, Director of Atmosphere and Energy program at Stanford University and co founder of the Solutions Project;
- Pandora Thomas, sustainability consultant and environmental educator.
The Film also features the Mayors of two U.S. towns that have transitioned to renewables already; The Mayor of Lancaster, California, Rex Parris, who's transitioned to solar energy, and the Mayor of Greensburg, Kansas, Bob Dixon, who's transitioned to wind energy.
Date: Wednesday Oct 7, 2015
Time: Doors at 6:00 pm, films begins at 6:15pm
Location: World Resources SimCenter
1088 Third Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
(corner of 3rd Ave. and C St. at the Civic Center trolley stop)
Free Event for Members
Non Members $5 ($10 at Door)
Additional details:
- Drinks and snacks will be served
- A discussion will follow the showing
- Bring your computer to connect to the room
- Horton Plaza has 3 hours free parking.
- Alternate parking is at street meters, green and yellow curbs. They are free after 6 pm.