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People got “Fired Up” Watching “Shored Up”

By nancy

Penny Hooper, NCIPL Executive Committee. On Friday night, May 9, the movie “Shored Up” was shown at the Unitarian Coastal Fellowship in Morehead City to 40 people. Afterwards, we discussed what […]

People got “Fired Up” Watching “Shored Up”

Penny Hooper introducing the film, "Shored Up"
Penny Hooper introducing the film, “Shored Up”

Penny Hooper, NCIPL Executive Committee.

On Friday night, May 9, the movie “Shored Up” was shown at the Unitarian Coastal Fellowship in Morehead City to 40 people.

Afterwards, we discussed what we could do as coastal residents in the face of all the issues covered in the movie:  increased severe storms, sea level rise and demands by second home owners and developers for hardened shorelines, and more costly beach re-nourishment along our shores. These are part of our everyday coastal existence.

Several of the people in the audience decided to go before the Coastal Resources Commission (CRC) which met in Morehead City on May 15, to testify during the public comment period about our needs for increased action by the state government on climate change issues, specifically sea level rise. The Governor will be appointing a citizen panel following the CRC meeting to study the state’s response to inevitable future sea level rise.

We are asking to see true scientists who understand the problem appointed to this panel rather than climate change deniers and coastal developers who have large financial interest in maintaining the current unrealistic view of many of our elected officials on the problem of sea level rise.

Energy Saving Volunteers Receive Earth Day Grant

By nancy

by Donna McAuliffe The 2014 BodySense Earth Day Grant was awarded to a local group committed to reducing energy consumption. An offshoot of Lake Chatuge Greenfaith Team, a NCIPL Regional […]

Energy Saving Volunteers Receive Earth Day Grant

by Donna McAuliffe
L to R: Donna McAuliffe, Brad Rouse and Gilbert Nicolson
L to R: Donna McAuliffe, Brad Rouse and Gilbert Nicolson

The 2014 BodySense Earth Day Grant was awarded to a local group committed to reducing energy consumption. An offshoot of Lake Chatuge Greenfaith Team, a NCIPL Regional Partner, the volunteers visits the homes of people who face high energy bills and need information and assistance reducing their usage, saving them money and saving valuable natural resources. The assessment identifies simple energy saving solutions such as efficient lighting, weather stripping, changing water heater temperatures, adding insulation and more. Volunteers provide the service at no cost and supplies are provided through donations.

“The BodySense grant will be used to purchase supplies which will be a help to those feeling the stress of high energy bills”, Brad Rouse explained. “Our goal is to identify the folks that need help and provide them with support in making changes”.

Founded on the idea that helping people save energy both protects God’s creation and serves God’s people, Energy Saving Volunteers is taking action in our community. If you or someone you know would like more information on Energy Saving Volunteers or would like to become a Volunteer, please contact Brad at​ 404-754-0892, blog: www.awareness-advocacy-action.  or email: brouse_invest@yahoo.com

Each year BodySense presents a local environment group with 10% of its Earth Day profits. Among  previous recipients are The Appalachian Trail Conservancy, The Hiawassee Rivershed Coaltion, Three Sisters’ Apalachee Pollinators Program,  The Georgia Mountain Research and Education Center, and local recycling efforts.