The forum on Renewable, Energy Independence and Climate Change was held on last night at the library, from 6:30-8:00 pm.The presenter was Lou Schwartzkopf, Minnesota State University Professor of Physics and he asked the question-Can Minnesota switch to renewable energy sources such as wind and ethanol fast enough to avoid shortages ? His assessment of where we stand now and a possible target for sustainable future was shared with the audience.
The audience learned about peak oil information and how many wind farms, ethonal plants and biodistillereries were needed just to sustain Dodge County residents not commercial properties. Very timely information especially with the increasing gasoline prices, fuel to heat our homes, and what to do with recycling.
For related books and materials, go online to the SELCO library catalog a http://www.selco.info/. The subject search term is [experiements in rural cooperation] will provide an extensive list of items.
A series of 10 forums on rural sustainability have been scheduled throughout Southeastern Minnesota to provide communities with information and tools to address pressing and complex issues. There are two forums left to attend. Video segments or podcasts of the programs that have already taken place can be viewed at http://www.selco.info/.
The forums have been organized by the Southeast Library System (SELS) and the University of Minnesota Southeast Regional Sustainable Development Partnership (The Experiement in Rural Cooperation).
Project Coordinator Amy Larson with Lou Schwartzkopf.
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