“A Response to Our Times: Reversing Climate Change Through Plant-Based Eating”

This event, originally scheduled for 1/13 will be held on 1/27 due to forecasted challenging driving conditions.

The Plant-Based-Eating Initiative (PBE Initiative) will present a program and panel discussion: “A Response to Our Times: Reversing Climate Change Through Plant-Based Eating.”

The good news is that you can help save the planet, starting now! The situation is far from hopeless, with science showing us the way. You do not have to become a vegan overnight; rather, you can cut your meat intake in half each year. Choosing to cut beef first gives you maximum benefit upfront. You can begin anywhere; every small step helps save our planet.

The program will consist of three 20-minute presentations followed by an hour of audience-initiated questions and discussion about how moving toward a plant-based diet is good for:

• the planet, by reversing deforestation and thus absorbing C02,
  
• your compassion toward animals, by reducing their suffering, and
  
• your health, by improving your wellness and lifespan.

The PBE Initiative is a local group of concerned citizens interested in learning and teaching about what we, as individuals, can do to reverse climate change. Abraham Oort, PhD in climate science, will discuss the first aspect with “A Climate Scientist’s Perspective.” Lisa Burke, advocate for non-human animal liberation, will discuss the second aspect with “New Vegan Ethos.”  Bineke Oort, MSW, will discuss the third aspect “Improving Our Personal Health.”  Sami Saydjari will then moderate a panel discussion with the audience leading the way with their comments and questions.

This event is free and open to the public. RSVP of your interest in attending (below) is appreciated. Please email programs@normanwilliams.org for more information.

Note: If we need to postpone due to bad weather, we will post a banner with the new date at the top of this site by 10 am on January 27.