Greenwich Citizen's Committee
next meeting
7 p.m. Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at the Greenwich Free Library
Corner of Main and Academy Streets, Greenwich
A discussion of Naomi Klein's article,
"Capitalism vs. the Climate"
(published in November 2012 in THE NATION)
ALL WELCOME
"A 2007 Harris poll found that 71 percent of Americans believed that the continued burning of fossil fuels would cause the climate to change. By 2009 the figure had dropped to 51 percent. In June 2011 the number of Americans who agreed was down to 44 percent—well under half the population." --Naomi Klein
In the article, Klein reveals a campaign of disinformation - primarily orchestrated by the Heartland Institute, a right-wing think-tank. Her conclusion is that those behind this campaign understand better than most American's that combating global warming will require a radical change in our economy - a change the largely affluent, white, male members and supporters of the Heartland Institute don't want to make.
Here are some questions that will shape our discussion:
- What are your feelings about this shift in public opinion?
- What is your reaction to the six steps that Klein proposes to meet the challenge of climate change?
- Do you feel that these steps are necessary?
- Are they feasible?
- Will they be effective?
- What should the role of citizen groups like the GCC be in working toward the sane and just economy that Klein envisions? What specific steps should GCC take?
Please download and read extracts from the article or read the whole article before attending the meeting - and download a flyer to give or email to friends
Greenwich Citizen's Committee, Inc. is a group of residents living primarily in southern Washington County. We have organized as a non-partisan, not for profit 501(c)3 membership organization. Our goal is to educate and advocate for the common good and our long-term legacy in southern Washington County, New York. We strive to:
- Become informed
- Become engaged
- Become empowered