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#1351 From: Davis Baltz <dbaltz@...>
Date: Wed Nov 11, 2009 6:57 pm
Subject: Advocacy/Communications Campaign Manager, Earthjustice (Wash DC)
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Advocacy/Communications Campaign Manager
Earthjustice

Washington DC

Earthjustice, the nonprofit law firm for the environment, currently
has an opening for a Advocacy/Communications Campaign Manager.
Earthjustice works through the courts to safeguard public lands,
national forests, parks, and wilderness areas; to reduce air and water
pollution; to prevent toxic contamination; and to preserve endangered
species and wildlife habitat. Founded in 1971 as Sierra Club Legal
Defense Fund, Earthjustice has played a leading role in shaping the
development of environmental law.

We’re looking for an innovative, hard-working, creative campaign
manager who can combine traditional communications outreach with
modern techniques and opportunities to grow public support for our
programmatic goals of reducing toxic air and water pollution, creating
a clean energy future, protecting special places, and fighting
pollution that harms public health and the environment. The ideal
candidate can manage multiple project simultaneously, deliver press
coverage of the issues, and coordinate various efforts while meeting
multiple deadlines.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Advocacy/Communications Campaign Manager drives the development
and implementation of strategic advocacy, marketing and public
outreach efforts aimed at supporting key litigation, legislation and
issue areas. Manages consultants, the implementation of communications
campaigns including online projects and earned media, pitches
reporters, and partners with key communications, program, and
fundraising staff to seek opportunities to further our programmatic
goals and build the Earthjustice brand.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategy/Research:
o Works with communications, regional office staff, Policy and
Legislation staff, and fundraising to develop and coordinate national,
regional, or localized advocacy communications plans;
o Helps create special project teams, determining project management
roles, budget, tracking, measurements of success, and reporting.
o Uses market research/polls and contracts or conducts focus groups/
quantitative studies to help determine message strategies and to
target optimal audiences efficiently for program outreach;
o Looks for new opportunities to reach out to the public to generate
awareness of Earthjustice and support for our programmatic goals.

Program Management:
o Responsible for managing the program outreach efforts, including all
marketing and program materials, their production, and consultation
with partners.
o Prioritizes multiple campaigns based on deadlines and timing.

Project Oversight
o Develops strategy documents, schedules, manages budgets, reports on
tracking/measurements of success.

o Targets print, television, radio and online media for coverage of
Earthjustice issues; maintains knowledge of reporters covering a
particular issue and coordinates press conferences and other earned
media opportunities

Implementation
o Oversees the execution of campaigns, whether online or offline,
ensuring appropriate resources to achieve goals and meet timelines
within allocated budget.

Advertising/PR
o Develops paid and/or earned media efforts focused on winning the
program issue and generating public support;
o Manages creative agency/creative development from concept to final
production; serves as media planner and media contact where applicable;
o Develops media plans and executes buys where appropriate from a
resource standpoint.
o Maintains strict organizational branding requirements.

Partner/Client Liaison
o Works with partners and clients in developing program strategy,
managing execution of paid and earned efforts, and to negotiate shared
investments in projects where applicable.
o Coordinates public outreach with other non-profit groups as needed.

Measurement
o Oversees tracking of paid and earned media efforts to determine
effectiveness, ensure accountability, and inform future strategy.
o Recommend and manage new research projects that help determine
effectiveness and make recommendations as to new program directions.
o Identify new areas of program work for opportunities to win public
support and raise brand awareness.
o Sets achievable measurements of success for each campaign and
strives to meet these goals.

The ideal candidate will have:

Bachelor's Degree - communications, marketing, political science, or
environmental studies preferred.

8+ years experience in for profit and nonprofit brand and project
management, with an emphasis in nonprofit/advocacy and communications.
Track record of developing and implementing successful marketing
plans. Experience setting strategy, managing advertising/pr programs,
writing and producing publications, press releases or website content,
and coordinating team participation in managing and executing outreach
projects.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated
experience in public speaking.

Outstanding organizational skills with demonstrated ability to plan
and coordinate a variety of detailed outreach projects.

Effectively lead staff and vendors in a team environment, and exhibit
strong team building/participation skills.

Experience working on environmental issues such as toxic air and water
pollution, coal mining, global warming, or public lands a plus.
Experience working in coordination with other non-profit groups also a
plus.

We offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package,
including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and a retirement
plan along with three weeks paid vacation, 12 holidays per year, and a
flexible benefits plan. We also offer an extremely congenial work
environment and a casual dress code. We are located a few blocks from
the DuPont Circle metro station.

To apply, please submit your cover letter explaining your interest in,
and qualifications for, the position, your resume, and the names and
phone numbers of three professional references to
jobs@... . Please include “Campaign Manager” in the
subject line of your e-mail.

No phone calls please.

Earthjustice is an equal opportunity, employer and encourages
applications from women, people of color and other members of under-
represented groups who will contribute to the diversity of its staff.

#1350 From: Davis Baltz <dbaltz@...>
Date: Thu Aug 20, 2009 10:33 pm
Subject: Indoor Air Program 2009 Request for Proposals, US EPA Region 9
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Indoor Air Program  2009 Request for Proposals
US EPA Region 9

Funding Opportunity Name:  Indoor Environments:  Reducing Public
Exposure to Indoor Pollutants
Funding Opportunity Number:  EPA-R9-AIR6-09-007

PROPOSALS MUST BE RECEIVED BY EPA REGION 9 by September 29, 2009.

Proposals will be accepted for projects addressing three indoor air
priority areas:

(1) Indoor Air Quality Management in Schools
(2) Reduce Exposure to Indoor Asthma Triggers
(3) Indoor Asthma Trigger Training for Health Professionals

http://www.epa.gov/region09/funding/indoor-environments-2009.html

#1349 From: Davis Baltz <dbaltz@...>
Date: Thu Aug 20, 2009 10:33 pm
Subject: US Department of Labor Funding for Energy Training Partnership
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US Department of Labor Funding for Energy Training Partnership

http://www.doleta.gov/grants/pdf/SGA-DFA-PY-08-18.pdf

Applications are due on September 4, 2009

The purpose of the Energy Training Partnerships SGA is to:
(1) Provide training and placement services in energy efficiency (EE)
and renewable energy (RE) industries; and
(2) Prepare workers for emerging careers in the green economy.

Eligible applicants are private not-for-profit organizations (2
categories):
1.  National, not-for-profit labor management organizations.
2.  Statewide or local not-for-profit entities

Awards
Up to $100M nationwide
$2M to $5M per project (smaller awards possible)
20 to 30 projects
$25M reserved for projects serving counties impacted by automotive
related restructuring

#1348 From: Davis Baltz <dbaltz@...>
Date: Fri Aug 7, 2009 7:19 pm
Subject: research grants for young scientists in developing countries, International Foundation for Science, Sweden
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General call for research grant proposals
International Foundation for Science, Sweden


Applications for International Foundation for Science (IFS) Research
Grants are welcome from young scientists in developing countries to do
research on the sustainable management, use or conservation of
biological or water resources. This includes the following:

(i) natural and applied sciences, such as agriculture, soil science,
forestry, biodiversity, environmental chemistry, natural products,
food science, animal husbandry, veterinary medicine, aquaculture,
marine resources etc.

(ii) social or economic aspects of the sustainable management of
natural resources, or the production and transfer of knowledge for
sustainable development etc.

Applications are accepted all year and are to be made on an IFS
Application Form. More details can be obtained from the following links:

Eligibility criteria( http://www.ifs.se/Programme/eligibility.asp)

How to apply (http://www.ifs.se/Forms/how_to_apply.asp)

Application forms ( http://www.ifs.se/Forms/list_of_all_forms.asp)

Or through the home page: http://www.ifs.se/

#1347 From: Davis Baltz <dbaltz@...>
Date: Fri Aug 7, 2009 7:20 pm
Subject: Director of Philanthropy, Women's Voices for the Earth (Montana)
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Director of Philanthropy
Women's Voices for the Earth

Missoula, MT

http://www.womenandenvironment.org/newsreports/dir_philanth

#1346 From: Ritu Primlani <thimmakka@...>
Date: Wed Apr 1, 2009 6:22 pm
Subject: Fwd: red and processed meat increase death rate
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Red and Processed Meat Intake Linked to Mortality  CME/CE

News Author: Laurie Barclay, MD
CME Author: Charles Vega, MD, FAAFP

Disclosures
Release Date: March 26, 2009Valid for credit through March 26, 2010
Credits Available
Physicians - maximum of 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) for physicians;
Family Physicians - up to 0.25 AAFP Prescribed credit(s) for physicians;
Nurses - 0.25 ANCC contact hours (None of these credits is in the area of pharmacology)
To participate in this internet activity: (1) review the target audience, learning objectives, and author disclosures; (2) study the education content; (3) take the post-test and/or complete the evaluation; (4) view/print certificate View details.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
  1. Describe trends in meat consumption and consequences of these trends around the world.
  2. Identify the effects of meat consumption on mortality rates.
Authors and Disclosures
Laurie Barclay, MD
Disclosure: Laurie Barclay, MD, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.

Charles Vega, MD, FAAFP
Disclosure: Charles Vega, MD, FAAFP, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.

Laurie Scudder, MS, NP
Disclosure: Laurie Scudder, MS, NP, has disclosed no relevant financial information.

Brande Nicole Martin
Disclosure: Brande Nicole Martin has disclosed no relevant financial information.


March 26, 2009 — Eating red and processed meat is associated with modest increases in total mortality, cancer mortality, and cardiovascular disease mortality rates, according to the results of a large, prospective study reported in the March 23 issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine.
"High intakes of red or processed meat may increase the risk of mortality," write Rashmi Sinha, PhD, from the National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services in Rockville, Maryland, and colleagues. "Our objective was to determine the relations of red, white, and processed meat intakes to risk for total and cause-specific mortality."
The National Institutes of Health–AARP Diet and Health Study enrolled approximately half a million people aged 50 to 71 years at baseline. A food frequency questionnaire administered at baseline allowed estimation of meat intake, and Cox proportional hazards regression models allowed calculation of hazard ratios (HRs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) within quintiles of meat intake.
Red meat included all types of beef and pork such as bacon, beef, cold cuts, hamburgers, hotdogs, steak, and meats in pizza, lasagna, and stew. White meat included chicken, turkey, and fish along with poultry cold cuts, canned tuna, and low-fat hotdogs. Processed meats could include either red or white meats in the form of sandwich meats or cold cuts as well as bacon, red meat and poultry sausages, and regular hotdogs and low-fat hotdogs made from poultry. The authors note that some of the meats may overlap in the 3 categories, but they were not duplicated or used in the same models in the study analysis.
The models considered covariates of age, education, marital status, presence or absence of family history of cancer (for cancer mortality only), race, body mass index, smoking history, physical activity, energy intake, alcohol drinking, use of vitamin supplements, fruit consumption, vegetable consumption, and use of menopausal hormone therapy in women. Primary endpoints of the study were total mortality and deaths caused by cancer, cardiovascular disease, injury and sudden deaths, and all other causes.
During 10 years of follow-up, 47,976 men and 23,276 women died. Overall mortality risks were increased for men and women in the highest vs the lowest quintile of red meat intake (HR, 1.31; 95% CI, 1.27 - 1.35; and HR, 1.36; 95% CI, 1.30-1.43, respectively) and processed meat intake (HR, 1.16; 95% CI, 1.12 - 1.20; and HR, 1.25; 95% CI, 1.20 - 1.31, respectively). Men and women with higher intake also had increased risks for cancer mortality for red meat (HR, 1.22; 95% CI, 1.16 - 1.29; and HR, 1.20; 95% CI, 1.12 - 1.30, respectively) and processed meat (HR, 1.12; 95% CI, 1.06 - 1.19; and HR, 1.11; 95% CI 1.04 - 1.19, respectively).
Cardiovascular disease risk was increased for men and women in the highest quintile of intake of red meat (HR, 1.27; 95% CI, 1.20 - 1.35; and HR, 1.50; 95% CI, 1.37 - 1.65, respectively) and processed meat (HR, 1.09; 95% CI, 1.03 - 1.15; and HR, 1.38; 95% CI, 1.26 - 1.51, respectively). For the highest vs the lowest quintile of white meat intake for both men and women, there was an inverse association for total mortality, cancer mortality, and mortality from all other causes.
"Red and processed meat intakes were associated with modest increases in total mortality, cancer mortality, and cardiovascular disease mortality," the study authors write. "In contrast, high white meat intake and a low-risk meat diet was associated with a small decrease in total and cancer mortality."
Limitations of this study include possible residual confounding by smoking; possible measurement error; and cohort predominantly non-Hispanic white, more educated, with less smoking, less fat and red meat intake, and more intake of fiber and fruit and vegetables than similarly aged adults in the US population, limiting generalizability.
"These results complement the recommendations by the American Institute for Cancer Research and the World Cancer Research Fund to reduce red and processed meat intake to decrease cancer incidence," the study authors write. "Future research should investigate the relation between subtypes of meat and specific causes of mortality."
In an accompanying editorial, Barry M. Popkin, PhD, from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, discusses how the implications of reducing excessive meat intake would relate to several major global concerns.
"Of equal importance is the role of clinicians as public health advocates," Dr. Popkin writes. "Far too few clinicians speak out on topics such as this. What the public hears is the side of the profession that is preaching vegetarian diets and not the side of the profession that is discussing moderation as a healthy option."
The Intramural Research Program of the National Institute of Health, National Cancer Institute supported this study in part. The study authors have disclosed no relevant financial relationships. Dr. Popkin is not a vegetarian and has no financial conflict of interest related to any food product as it affects health.
Arch Intern Med. 2009;169:543-545, 562-571.




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Ritu Primlani
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Thimmakka:
     Saving you money, saving our environment.

Ph: (510) 655-5566
Cel: (510) 851-2229
Fx: (510) 655-6770

2124 Kittredge St # 139
Berkeley CA 94704
Email: thimmakka@...
Web: www.thimmakka.org
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#1345 From: "Ritu Primlani" <thimmakka@...>
Date: Wed Jan 14, 2009 7:39 am
Subject: Contamination fears over two-headed Australian fish
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http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20090114/wl_asia_afp/environmentaustraliafish

Contamination fears over two-headed Australian fish

Contamination fears over two-headed Australian fish AFP/Ho – Photo of a bass larvae spawned with two heads taken by fish farm owner Gwen Gilson. Matt Landos, an aquatic …

SYDNEY (AFP) – Toxic chemical contamination was the likely cause of fatal fish mutations in northern Australia in which thousands of bass larvae spawned with two heads, an expert said Wednesday.

Matt Landos, an aquatic animal specialist and member of the Australian College of Veterinarian Scientists, said the mutant larvae at a Noosa River fish farm survived just 48 hours and were dying en masse.

"When we used the water on-site or have taken bass from the Noosa River those fish appear to have been contaminated and they give rise to deformed or convulsing larvae," he told AFP.

"I have been working in aquaculture for 10 years and this is the first time I have ever seen anything like it."

Tests had excluded the presence of a virus or bacteria, leading Landos to suspect that pesticides from a neighbouring macadamia nut farm were to blame.

"It leaves us sitting with toxic chemical contamination as a likely cause," he said. "I believe that it's some of these chemicals at very low levels that are impacting on the breeding ability of these fish."

Deformities in the fish had increased as the neighbouring macadamia nut plantation had expanded in the past two years to virtually border the hatchery on three sides, said Landos.



--
Ritu Primlani
Founder and Executive Director
Thimmakka:
     Saving you money, saving our environment.

Ph: (510) 655-5566
Cel: (510) 851-2229
Fx: (510) 655-6770

2124 Kittredge St # 139
Berkeley CA 94704
Email: thimmakka@...
Web: www.thimmakka.org
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#1344 From: "Ritu Primlani" <thimmakka@...>
Date: Thu Jan 1, 2009 2:02 am
Subject: Smoking ban in Colorado city leads to major drop in heart attacks
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http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081231/ap_on_he_me/med_smoking_ban_heart

Smoking ban leads to major drop in heart attacks

Smokers can sue over 'light cigarettes': US Supreme Court AFP/File – A man smokes a cigarette. In a ruling which could pave the way towards huge lawsuits against tobacco …

ATLANTA – A smoking ban in one Colorado city led to a dramatic drop in heart attack hospitalizations within three years, a sign of just how serious a health threat secondhand smoke is, government researchers said Wednesday. The study, the longest-running of its kind, showed the rate of hospitalized cases dropped 41 percent in the three years after the ban of workplace smoking in Pueblo, Colo., took effect. There was no such drop in two neighboring areas, and researchers believe it's a clear sign the ban was responsible.

The study suggests that secondhand smoke may be a terrible and under-recognized cause of heart attack deaths in this country, said one of its authors, Terry Pechacek of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

At least eight earlier studies have linked smoking bans to decreased heart attacks, but none ran as long as three years. The new study looked at heart attack hospitalizations for three years following the July 1, 2003 enactment of Pueblo's ban, and found declines as great or greater than those in earlier research.

"This study is very dramatic," said Dr. Michael Thun, a researcher with the American Cancer Society.

"This is now the ninth study, so it is clear that smoke-free laws are one of the most effective and cost-effective to reduce heart attacks," said Thun, who was not involved in the CDC study released Thursday.

Smoking bans are designed not only to cut smoking rates but also to reduce secondhand tobacco smoke. It

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Ritu Primlani
Founder and Executive Director
Thimmakka:
     Saving you money, saving our environment.

Ph: (510) 655-5566
Cel: (510) 851-2229
Fx: (510) 655-6770

2124 Kittredge St # 139
Berkeley CA 94704
Email: thimmakka@...
Web: www.thimmakka.org
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#1343 From: Davis Baltz <dbaltz@...>
Date: Wed Dec 3, 2008 7:45 pm
Subject: Executive Director, Focus the Nation (Portland OR)
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Executive Director
Focus the Nation

Portland OR

Mission and Program
Focus the Nation (www.focusthenation.org) is a
non-profit 501(c)(3) organization working to
empower young people to accelerate the transition
to a more just and prosperous clean energy
future. We work to connect campus-based clean
energy advocates with broader communities and to
create opportunities for young people to engage
in direct dialogue with decision-makers and
elected officials about the need to enact clean
energy solutions to stop dangerous climate change.

Organizational History
Focus the Nation began as a project of the Green
House Network, a nonprofit organization founded
in 1999 to raise public awareness about the
challenge of global warming and the urgent need
to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The Green
House Network has undertaken initiatives designed
to foster effective campus-based and off-campus
activism and to raise awareness through public
speaking, athletic events, and efforts to engage
artists in communicating the urgency of global
warming. In 2006, the Green House Network set out
to organize the first national teach-in on
climate change and clean energy.

On January 31, 2008, the Focus the Nation
organizing team catalyzed the largest teach-in
ever held in the United States, joining
initiatives on 1,000 campuses and 900 other
locations in all 50 states in a day of education
and activism on clean energy solutions. Over 75
elected officials including members of Congress,
governors, state legislators, mayors, and others
participated in town hall-style dialogues with
young people at Focus the Nation events.

Responding to feedback from top organizers around
the country, the Focus the Nation organizing team
in Portland, Oregon has developed a program of
sustained engagement with the youth climate and
clean energy movement designed to connect campus
and community in new initiatives to build the
clean energy economy. This phase of our work will
be supported with Web-based tools to empower
local initiatives from a new Website launched in
November 2008.

Primary Responsibilities
The Executive Director bears responsibility for
all executive, strategic, programmatic,
financial, and management functions. Duties
include, but are not limited to, developing the
organization's financial, creative, and human
resources; forging collaborative partnerships in
the youth climate and clean energy movement;
articulating and advancing the organization's
vision; leading the organization's strategic
development; working effectively with the
organization's Board of Directors; and broadening
Focus the Nation's constituencies. Specifically,
we seek the candidate who will:

… Raise the profile, reputation, and visibility of Focus the Nation.
… Provide access to political, policy, business, and media leaders.
… Lead successful fundraising efforts to grow the organization.
… Establish strategic and programmatic direction
for the organization and provide supervision and
guidance for the staff.
… Strengthen Focus the Nation's leadership
position in the youth climate and clean energy
movement.

The Executive Director reports to Focus the
Nation's Board of Directors. The Board sets broad
policy and strategic direction, and approves an
annual plan and budget. The Executive Director
works closely with the board on strategy, policy,
and planning. With staff, the Executive Director
fosters an organizational culture that celebrates
success, honors diversity, strives for
excellence, seeks constant growth and learns from
mistakes.

Qualifications
The ideal candidate will be a respected,
connected, and flexible leader who possesses the
following attributes:
… Broad familiarity with the climate and clean energy movement;
… A demonstrated commitment to cultivation of youth leadership;
… Personal ties to foundations, major donors, and
progressive business partners;
… A passion for fund-raising and a strong track record;
… Senior-level campaign and advocacy experience;
… Non-profit management experience including
financial and personnel management and knowledge
of nonprofit accounting principles;
… Excellent writing, public speaking, and media skills;
… Relevant experience with state-level and national elected officials;
… Skill in strategic and organizational planning;
… Bachelor's degree or equivalent, advanced
degree preferred; demonstrated commitment to
continuing education in the field.

Qualified candidates will exhibit a drive to
achieve results through coalitions and creative
collaboration, and the successful candidate will
view the chance to take Focus the Nation to the
next level as a generational opportunity.

Compensation
Salary commensurate with experience.

Application Information
Focus the Nation, an Equal Opportunity Employer,
strongly encourages people of color to apply.
Please send a letter of application, resume, and
salary history to jobs@....

All applications will be treated with the
strictest confidence. We will accept applications
until the position is filled. We intend to
contact qualified applicants by phone for
preliminary discussion, but we cannot promise any
applicant an individual contact.

#1342 From: Davis Baltz <dbaltz@...>
Date: Wed Dec 3, 2008 7:45 pm
Subject: Green Jobs Guidebook - free resource
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Green Jobs Guidebook

Just Released - Download a Free Copy:

http://www.edf.org/article.cfm?contentid=8466&redirect=cagreenjobs

#1341 From: "Ritu Primlani" <thimmakka@...>
Date: Fri Oct 31, 2008 3:26 pm
Subject: FLOW - acclaimed film on water issues Nov 16 Castro Theatre
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6th Annual 3rd I SF International South Asian Film Festival
November 13-16, 2008 @ the Brava Theater/Castro Theatre


From art-house classics to innovative visions to next-level Bollywood - 3rd I brings you diverse images of South Asians through film. This year we feature films from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, South Africa, UK and USA.

Please see below for information about a special screening of Irene Salina's FLOW, followed by a panel discussion about local and global water issues featuring speakers from Thimmakka, International Rivers and the India Resource Center.

Castro Theater, Sunday, Nov 16
3:30pm Flow: For Love of Water / Irene Salina (USA, 2007)
Followed by panel discussion

India, Bolivia, South Africa, United States -- different countries, same problem: the world's primary resource is being hijacked by corporate greed. In this inspiring and visually stunning doc, Salina travels across the world, documenting how dedicated activists (like Vandana Shiva) are challenging the Goliaths, and offering creative, sustainable solutions from the ground-up.

Tickets and passes are discounted online. Prices go up November 1, so get them today!
For more program and ticket information, please visit: www.thirdi.org/festival, or call 415.835.4783

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Ritu Primlani
Founder and Executive Director
Thimmakka:
     Saving you money, saving our environment.

Ph: (510) 655-5566
Cel: (510) 851-2229
Fx: (510) 655-6770

2124 Kittredge St # 139
Berkeley CA 94704
Email: thimmakka@...
Web: www.thimmakka.org
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#1340 From: Davis Baltz <dbaltz@...>
Date: Fri Sep 5, 2008 10:25 pm
Subject: 3 Oakland positions with Local Governments for Sustainability USA (ICLEI)
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IT Manager
Program Officer
Program Associate

ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability U.S.A.

Oakland, California

http://www.iclei-usa.org/about-iclei/jobs

#1339 From: Davis Baltz <dbaltz@...>
Date: Fri Sep 5, 2008 10:25 pm
Subject: 3 positions with World Resources Institute (Washington DC)
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Foreign Policy Analyst
Economist - Trade and Industry Specialist
Associate/Senior Associate-Greenhouse Gas Offsets

World Resources Institute

1. Foreign Policy Analyst
S/he will work with WRI's U.S. and International Climate Policy teams
to design and review international policy opportunities to
constructively engage in successful post-2012 multilateral agreements
and support strong climate change action.
<http://www.wri.org/job/9530>http://www.wri.org/job/9530

2. Economist - Trade and Industry Specialist
Specifically, the candidate will work on industry approaches to
climate mitigation and on designing policy solutions that are
compatible with and/or influence emerging obligations under
international trade and international climate regimes.
<http://www.wri.org/job/10064>http://www.wri.org/job/10064

3. Associate/Senior Associate-Greenhouse Gas Offsets
The position supports WRI's work on GHG emissions offsets, and their
role in U.S. state, regional, federal, and international climate
policy.
<http://www.wri.org/job/10210>http://www.wri.org/job/10210

#1338 From: "Ritu Primlani" <thimmakka@...>
Date: Fri Aug 22, 2008 6:02 pm
Subject: Thimmakka Green Restaurants: SF Chronicle
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This is today's Chronicle.

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/08/22/BUFQ12G1GR.DTL&hw=gr\
een+restaurant&sn=001&sc=1000

Two restaurants named Bay Area's greenest
Ilana DeBare
Friday, August 22, 2008

Mixt Greens of San Francisco and Vineyards Inn of Sonoma County were named
the greenest restaurants in the Bay Area on Thursday in a contest
sponsored by Thimmakka, a Berkeley nonprofit that helps restaurants
improve their environmental practices.

The two winning restaurants were chosen from 40 entries by a panel of
experts from the conservation movement and the hospitality industry.
The judging was based on metrics such as energy efficiency, water use,
percent of waste recycled, green design elements, and use of organic
ingredients and eco-friendly cleaning products.
"All the 40 restaurants that participated were green, which is special
since (green restaurants) are still in a minority," said Suparna Vashisht,
managing director of Thimmakka. "But these two stood out head and
shoulders above the rest for doing so many things that were completely
voluntary and self-motivated."

Mixt Greens, which specializes in salads and has three downtown San
Francisco locations, uses local and organic produce and compostable
takeout containers. Among other environmental steps, it diverts 90 percent
of its waste from landfills, hosts benefits for environmental groups, and
buys carbon offsets to counter its carbon emissions.

Vineyards Inn, in Kenwood, uses only organic produce and meat, and grows
most of its own vegetables. It has reduced its natural gas consumption for
two years in a row, and has cut waste to a point where one 35-gallon
residential bin is enough to hold all its nonrecyclable, noncompostable
garbage. It incorporated many green and recycled elements into its
building, including reusing a roof that had been on a 150-year-old
Buddhist monastery in Ukiah.

This article appeared on page C - 1 of the San Francisco Chronicle



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#1337 From: "Ritu Primlani" <thimmakka@...>
Date: Tue Aug 19, 2008 4:45 am
Subject: San Francisco's Finest: Green Restaurants Announced
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Here is our press release (finally!).. please feel free to share with
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LEADING BAY AREA ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCES RESULTS OF
FIRST-EVER GREEN RESTAURANT CONTEST IN THE US


San Franciso, Calif., August 18, 2008 –Thimmakka, an award winning
non-profit organization that has helped over hundred Bay Area restaurants
become green, conducted the first ever contest to determine the most
environmentally friendly restaurants in the Bay Area. The nomination
period for the "Who's the Greenest of Them All" contest was from April 22
to June 31, and winners were determined in early August. “San Francisco
Bay Area is a hub of the green restaurant industry in the United States -
it was the perfect place to have the first annual green restaurant
contest.” says Executive Director for Thimmakka, Ritu Primlani, who
started Thimmakka in 1998 and its Thimmakka Certified Green program in
2002.

There were over 40 entries from all over the Bay Area for this first
contest, including Napa and Sonoma counties. The restaurants represented
the diversity of the foodservice industry – bakery, pizzeria, ice cream
store, pub, and several ethnic cuisines.

The judging was done by a blue-ribbon panel of distinguished people in the
field of conservation and hospitality: Gil Friend of Natural Logic, Rachel
Balsley of StopWaste.org, Andy Katz, an environmental planner and a
Director of East Bay Municipal Utility District, Pamela Evans of the Green
Business Program, Alison Negrin Executive Chef of John Muir Hospitals, and
Lauren Mills of Food Service Technology Center. The judging event was
graciously hosted by Numi Tea at their Oakland headquarters.

The judging was based on metrics such as energy (KWh) used per month per
square foot of space, gallons of water used per customer per day,
percentage of waste recycled, green design elements, use of eco-friendly
cleaners, organic ingredients, customer education, and importantly, a
third-party attestation or certification that the restaurant had
implemented the claimed green measures. Even with all the hard data
collected, it was not easy to determine the top ten green restaurants in
the Bay Area. “It was interesting to note that a lot of the restaurants
were implementing all best practices in various segments” said Andy Katz.
A shortlist of the top green restaurants was drawn up and some restaurants
were asked for additional information.  The final “Top 10 Greenest of Them
All” had one thing in common – “they all had something uniquely
exceptional that their restaurant did” noted one of the judges, Rachel
Balsley.

Two restaurants tied for top place: Vineyards Inn (Kenwood, unincorporated
Sonoma) and Mixt Greens (San Francisco). The rest in the top ten were not
ranked: Razan's Organic Kitchen (Berkeley), The Bread Workshop (Berkeley),
Crimson Restaurant (Los Gatos), Iron Springs Brewery (Fairfax), The Butler
and the Chef (San Francisco), Nabolom Bakery (Berkeley), Ajanta
(Berkeley), and Tin's Tea House and Lounge (Walnut Creek).

“We hope that this contest spurs people to seek out these green
restaurants,” says Suparna Vashisht, Managing Director of Thimmakka,
“because by the simple act of dining at a green restaurant, you are
supporting their commitment to your health and the environment. We also
hope that the 40-plus restaurants that participated in the contest inspire
other restaurants to become green and the next ‘Greenest of Them All’
contest has even more contestants!”

About Thimmakka
Thimmakka is a grassroots non-profit organization dedicated to
environmental outreach that has won numerous awards for its work. In the
last six years, the organization's core initiative, Thimmakka Certified
Green program (TCG), has helped over 120 restaurant owners 'green' their
establishment by implementing at least 60 measures in the areas of water
and energy conservation, pollution prevention and waste reduction. By
working with Thimmakka, local businesses learn how to implement easy,
cost-efficient practices that reduce their environmental impact, save
money and expand their businesses by generating community and government
goodwill.  For more information on Thimmakka, go to www.thimmakka.org or
email admin@....

Contact Information:
Thimmakka
Suparna Vashisht
Voice Mail: 510 655 5566
Direct: 408 439 8090
suparna@...

About the Top-Ten “Greenest of Them All” (notable Green measures)

Vineyards Inn (Kenwood, unincorporated Sonoma) http://www.vineyardsinn.com/
- Won rebates from PGE for reducing gas usage two years in a row
- Green building elements
- Bottled water is not served
- All vegetables, fruit and meat is certified organic
- Grow most of their vegetables certified organic & certified biodynamic
- Commute to work on electric bikes when possible
- 27 yrs ago had a 5 yard dumpster & recycling bins; now a 35 gallon
residential bin

Mixt Greens (San Francisco) http://www.mixtgreens.com/
- “Our vision was to build our restaurants green, from the ground up.  We
even mixed 50% fly-ash into our concrete, and insurance companies refused
to insure our floor.”
- Green building elements
- Local and organic produce
- 100% compostable and biodegradable containers etc., reusable dinnerware
- Renewable energy credits
- Biodegradable cleaners
- Customer education

Razan’s Organic Kitchen (Berkeley)
- “We stand by our greatest commitment to the earth and our customers: to
provide all organic  ingredients at conventional prices to our customers,
regardless of the cost to us.  I cannot do otherwise.”
- More than 90% meats and produce are organic
- Industry leader in San Francisco Bay Area

The Bread Workshop (Berkeley) http://www.bread-workshop.com/
- “To me, environmentalism goes beyond my restaurant covers to the global
impact of agriculture. It is critical to us that we present food that is
not only the finest for our customers, but that makes a least impact on
our earth.”
- Above average customer education
- Very careful (sustainable) sourcing of food ingredients

Crimson Restaurant (Los Gatos) http://www.crimsonrestaurant.com/
- Los Gatos does not offer composting so she BIKES her compost home; she
has purchased backyard composters to produce organically fertilized
vegetables for her restaurant – a full circle!
- Customer education
- Bottled water is not served
- Sources local and organic produce
- Spokesperson for environment

Iron Springs Brewery (Fairfax) http://www.ironspringspub.com/
- Solid Waste Diversion over 95%
- Recycle and reuse water from brewery
- Converted old ambulance into Biodiesel to use oil from their restaurant;
used for deliveries and events

The Butler and The Chef Bistro (San Francisco)
http://www.thebutlerandthechefbistro.com
- Converted 100% of energy needs in wind power energy credits
- Customer education
- Spokesperson for environment

Nabolom Bakery (Berkeley)
- Triple-bottom line business - pays equal attention to profits, people
and the planet
- Greater than 90% solid waste diversion
- Recycle and compost almost everything

Ajanta (Berkeley) http://www.ajantarestaurant.com/
- High rate of solid waste diversion – recycling and composting
- Biodegradable take-out containers
- Sustainable seafood
- Customer education

Tin’s Tea House and Lounge (Walnut Creek) http://tinsteahouselounge.com/
- Implemented 109 environmental measures (minimum is 60 measures) which is
179% of the voluntary environmental compliance.
- Replaced Styrofoam take-out containers with biodegradable take-out
containers and has not passed on the price difference to their customers
- Diverts grease and oil toward local Biodiesel production (1200 lbs/ yr)
- Biodegradable cleaners



Ritu Primlani
Founder and Executive Director
Thimmakka:
   Saving YOU money, Saving our Environment.
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2124 Kittredge St PMB 139
Berkeley CA 94704
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www.thimmakka.org
thimmakka@...
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Work: 510.655.5566
Cell: 510.851.2229
Fax : 510.655.6770
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#1336 From: "Ritu Primlani" <thimmakka@...>
Date: Tue Jan 8, 2008 2:55 am
Subject: Chennai airport to be India's greenest
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Quite inspiring!
 

5] Chennai Airport to be India’s Greenest

August 28, 2007

by Neelam Mathews

The Airports Authority of India has chosen plans by a
team of architects including Frederic Schwartz
Architects, Hargreaves Associates, Gensler, and New
Delhi-based Creative Group to expand the Chennai
International Airport’s domestic and international
terminals. When completed in 2010, the $300 million
project will transform Chennai, located in the city
formerly known as Madras, into India’s greenest
airport.

The Kamraj Domestic Terminal, in particular, will
showcase sustainable technologies. The 23-year-old
building currently measures 139,931 square feet and
handles 4.74 million passengers a year. Its revamped
design will allow it to accommodate twice as many
passengers in a three-story structure 984 feet long,
encompassing some 781,460 square feet.

The organization of security and circulation forms
the basis of the plan, which centers around two lush,
ecologically sustainable gardens measuring nearly an
acre apiece. “These gardens are visible throughout
the terminal creating a unique dialogue between
interior and exterior spaces,” says Frederic
Schwartz, who together with Creative Group was also
recently awarded the commission to design a new
terminal at India’s Raipur airport, in the country’s
central region.

A parking garage with a green roof will create what
the designers describe as a “green gate” to the
terminal. “The folding geometry of the green roof
captures and directs rain water during the rain
season to the elliptical openings in the roof,
creating shimmering ‘rain curtains’ as the water
falls through the garage to cisterns below. This
stored water is later used during the dry season to
irrigate the green roof and maximize the site’s
sustainable resources.”

Gurpreet Shah, a Creative Group principal, notes
that rain harvesting is mandated by Indian law. But
Chennai’s decision to go green was largely a
voluntary one. Although the country is working to
adopt the LEED rating system, the program will not
cover airports. “We are conscious about it and will
try to incorporate as much [sustainable technology]
as we can,” Shah says.

The revamped Kamraj Domestic Terminal will feature
what designers describe as a “green gate”: a
parking garage with a green roof and rainwater
capture systems. Two one-acre gardens will form a
central element within the terminal (top). The
terminal’s wing-like curved roof is supported on
large, full-height columns. The forward slope of
these elements will work with the stiffness of the
trusses to resist transverse wind and seismic
forces. Along the building’s 984-foot length, the
V-shaped configuration of support columns will
work integrally with a compression truss to create
a repetitive series of stable triangulated
elements to resist longitudinal forces. Large,
arching space-frame trusses will allow for
column-free public spaces on both the landside and
airside terminal areas. Expansive glass curtain
walls will boost the feeling of airiness and
spaciousness, as will skylights (above).

 
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#1333 From: "Ritu Primlani" <thimmakka@...>
Date: Wed Apr 4, 2007 6:57 pm
Subject: 6 green bars and bistros in the San Francisco Bay Guardian
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Some of our restaurants in here..

Enjoy!

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The road to hell is paved with recycled soda cans. I know you mean well,
turning off the water while you brush your teeth and sorting your trash,
but don't you know it takes more than that now? We're saving the world,
yo, and boy, does it need saving. So what else can you do besides buy
your toilet paper at Trader Joe's? How about support green businesses
&#151; and green restaurants in particular? Because with all the
day-to-day hard work and heartache it takes to run such a place, it
ain't easy being ... well, you know. Luckily, the world has people like
Ritu Primlani, founder and executive director of Thimmakka's Resources
for Environmental Education. Thimmakka's mission is to help restaurants
conserve water and energy, prevent pollution, and minimize solid waste
&#151; and then reward them for their efforts by publicizing them as
certified green businesses. And though some of the classic do-gooders
are on the list &#151; Chez Panisse and Caf&eacute; Gratitude among them
&#151; Thimmakka also makes a special effort to work with lesser-known,
ethnic, and lower-brow venues. The following is a small set of Bay Area
bars and clubs that have undergone Thimmakka's greening program and come
out a healthier shade of jade. For more, in the Bay and elsewhere, visit
www.thimmakka.org. (Molly Freedenberg)



ELIXIR



Far from being your typical dive, this Mission saloon is all about going
above and beyond. It organizes charity bartender nights, hosts meetings
of green-leaning politicos, and impressed Thimmakka with its myriad of
earth-friendly measures: using rechargeable batteries, ultralow-flush
toilets and double-sided printers, reusing recycled content in
construction materials and tabletop covers, and letting dry waste sit
for a day or so (to save trash bags). Plus, there's nothing like a good
pour of Stella to help you forget for a moment that global warming is
going to kill us all.



3200 16th St., SF. (415) 552-1633, www.elixirsf.com



TASTE OF THE HIMALAYAS



Wonder what Nepalese food is like? It's a lot like Indian food but
lighter, fluffier, and, in the case of this Marina eatery, greener.
Though stark and a bit lonely during the day, this is the kind of place
that could be cozy and festive when packed on a weekend night. And
there's every reason for it to be &#151; the greens are surprisingly
spicy, the garbanzo bean stew both sweet and savory, the naan so airy
it's positively gravity defying, and the service as friendly as friendly
could be. Plus, it's Thimmakka approved.



2420 Lombard, SF. (415) 674-9898, www.himalayanexp.com



RAMBLAS TAPAS BAR



Not just a home of tiny plates of food and large pitchers of sangria,
Ramblas is also an exemplar of green goodness. It has discarded grease
and oil picked up to be reused as biodiesel or soap. It donates
electronic equipment. It uses a special vent that keeps grease away from
the roof so it doesn't wash into storm water. And all its chard and
spinach are organic. Feel that high? It's not just the fruity
wine-and-spirits concoction you had with dinner. It's the buzz of
environmental righteousness.



557 Valencia, SF. (415) 565-0207, www.ramblastapas.com



BISTRO LIAISON



This Berkeley bistro stays true to the French tradition of
well-portioned, perfectly seasoned, richly flavored delights. But it
shucks the age-old restaurant convention of waste, waste, waste. Among
its other envirofriendly accomplishments, Liaison manages to recycle and
compost 80 percent of its solid waste. C'est responsable!



1849 Shattuck, Berk. (510) 849-2155, www.liaisonbistro.com



SAN MIGUEL



The shabby exterior and faded sign aren't doing San Miguel any favors,
but inside this Mission eatery is a kitschy, cozy,
Disneyland-does-Guatemala affair with maps under glass on the tables,
rows of Latin American tchotchkes hanging from the corrugated tin
ceiling, and a soundtrack of music that can only be described as south
of the border polka. And in addition to doing good for your taste buds
(try the sour and savory salpicon), this place is doing good for the
planet. It uses potpourri and a special degreaser instead of Pine-Sol
and aerosols, it's outfitted its bathrooms with special aerated taps,
and it's learned how to identify and repair leaks. So go ahead: have
your camarones asados with a side of environmentalism.



3263 Mission, SF. (415) 641-5866, www.forored.com/sanmiguel



BLONDIE'S BAR AND NO GRILL



&quot;Really? Blondie's?&quot; That's the response I get when I tell
people this Mission dance club is one of Thimmakka's darlings &#151; not
because the walls are papered with Styrofoam and baby seal eyes or
anything, but because the scene is so far from the hemp and hacky-sack
culture usually associated with envirofriendliness. But it's true. This
bastion of Yelp.com ambivalence serves organic vodka, reduces paper
waste by posting bulletins on a board rather than handing out individual
letters or memos, conserves water with special dishwasher systems, and
reduces chemical pollution by using a diluted pesticide that's 200 times
less toxic than Raid. Best of all, though, Blondie's encourages people
to get out of their cars by having parking for bikes &#151; no big
surprise if you know owner Nicole Dewald's mother was a major player in
getting bike lanes and one-lane streets in the city. &quot;It's their
claim to fame,&quot; Primlani said.



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#1332 From: Davis Baltz <dbaltz@...>
Date: Thu Mar 29, 2007 10:22 pm
Subject: Campaign Manager - Green Jobs Initiative, Ella Baker Center for Human Rights
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Campaign Manager - Green Jobs Initiative
Ella Baker Center for Human Rights

The Ella Baker Center for Human Rights is seeking an experienced,
motivated and talented Campaign Manager for cutting edge work
creating "green-collar job" opportunities in U.S. cities like
Oakland, CA. The ideal candidate is someone who has experience
crafting and winning public policy campaigns that unite diverse,
cross-sector constituencies (such as organized labor,
environmentalists, community organizations, and business).

ORGANIZATION SUMMARY

A leading racial and social justice organization, the Ella Baker
Center is known for its innovation, tenacity and creativity. We are a
10-year-old non-profit strategy and action center working for
justice, opportunity and peace in urban America. Based in Oakland,
CA, we promote alternatives to violence and incarceration through
cutting edge campaigns and initiatives, including:

--Books Not Bars: Campaigning to reform California's abusive and
costly youth prison system;

--Reclaim the Future: Creating opportunities in the "green" economy
for poor communities and communities of color;

--Bay Area PoliceWatch: Supporting victims and survivors of police
abuse and their families; and

--Silence the Violence: Uplifting young people and addressing Bay
Area violence with a mix of social activism and street culture.

   The Ella Baker Center's world-class staff of 24, including six
attorneys and an MBA, uses a mix of tactics to accomplish the
organization's mission, from grassroots organizing, direct action and
media advocacy to public education, policy reform and legal service.
It's an exciting environment and we have a very high profile in the
region and the broader social change movement. For additional
information on the Ella Baker Center's mission, vision, and major
accomplishments, please visit the organization's website:
http://www.ellabakercenter.org .


POSITION SUMMARY

The Reclaim the Future Campaign Manager is responsible for
coordinating and moving forward the campaign work of Reclaim the
Future.  The initiative currently has two primary goals that form the
basis for current and future campaigns. The two goals are:

1. Establish an Oakland Green Jobs Corps (policies and programs to
create opportunities for Oakland residents to be trained and educated
for green-collar jobs).

   2. Establish a Green Enterprise Zone (policies and programs to
attract and sustain green enterprise - and thus create high-quality
green-collar jobs in Oakland).

   Specific job duties include the following:

--Plan campaigns and set direction of campaign work

--Research and develop policy solutions

--Lead Reclaim the Future staff, interns, and volunteers to implement
the campaigns

--Meet with elected officials, city/county staff, business leaders,
organizational allies, and others to build cross-sector alliances and
political unity

--Build public awareness and broad public support for current campaign goals

--Work with the communications staff to develop media and
communications strategies

--Work with the communications staff to train community members and
allies to serve as spokespeople for the campaigns

--Participate in other required Ella Baker Center organizational activities


   PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
--Minimum 3 years campaign experience (either electoral or public policy)

--Experience with and sophisticated understanding of public policy;
background in economic development and environmental policy

--Ability to assess complex situations and seize strategic
opportunities; ability to adjust to a rapidly changing environment

--Experience working with news media

--Self-directed and self-motivated

--Strong commitment to social change

--Strong written and verbal communication skills

--Proficiency with basic computer-driven tasks (Microsoft Office,
E-mail, Internet)

--Ability to work collaboratively with a very diverse staff

People of color, women and LGBT applicants are strongly encouraged to apply!


COMPENSATION

Salary Range: $40,000-$50,000 (negotiable), commensurate with
background and experience.

The job offers competitive salary, along with full benefits: medical;
dental; vacation; IRA/retirement plan and lots of great opportunities
for professional development, leadership development and training.


APPLICATION PROCESS

Closing Date: April 18, 2007

Please email (Microsoft Word compatible attachments) a cover letter
and resume summarizing your interest, qualifications, experience and
three references to:

Reclaim the Future Job
Ella Baker Center for Human Rights
344 40th Street
Oakland, CA  94609
Telephone: (510) 428-3939 x237
Facsimile: (510) 428-3940
E-mail: reclaimthefuturejob@...

   (For e-mail, place "Reclaim the Future Campaign Manager" in the
   subject line)

   The Ella Baker Center for Human Rights is an Equal Opportunity Employer

#1331 From: Davis Baltz <dbaltz@...>
Date: Fri Mar 30, 2007 8:25 pm
Subject: Manager of Institutional Giving, Link TV
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Manager of Institutional Giving
LINK MEDIA, INC. (Link TV)

Status:  Full-time
Compensation:  DOE
Location:  San Francisco
Reports to:  Director of Development

As part of a quickly growing development team,
the Manager of Institutional Giving will be
focused on raising funds from national, regional
and family foundations, which currently comprises
the largest source of support for Link, as well
as increasingly from international foundation,
corporate foundation and corporate philanthropic
sources. Responsible for all content and
processes related to institutional grant seeking.

The Manager of Institutional Giving will manage
and expand Link's grant program (which currently
accounts for 75% of Link's $6 million budget) and
work closely with program staff across the
organization to identify and articulate content
for solicitation, and document success and
progress toward goals. The Manager of
Institutional Giving will report directly to the
Director of Development and work closely with
Link's President. The role will also involve
direct contact with institutional donors and
prospects.

QUALIFICATIONS

® Candidate must have exceptional writing skills!

® Five to seven years' experience in nonprofit
grant research, grant writing, grant reporting
and grant management. Business development or
related writing experience helpful.

® Passion about Link's mission.

® Thorough knowledge of rules, regulations and procedures of grant writing.

® Able to:
o handle multiple projects under tight deadlines
o present effectively to foundation staff; able
to speak cogently and appropriately in a funder
environment
o synthesize disparate ideas and data from a range of sources;
o understand funding priorities;
o maintain a close and highly responsive
relationship to the President and key staff;
o follow directions when preparing proposals;
o work online with electronic submissions;
o comprehend and assist with the development of budgets;
o understand problems from a broad perspective and develop strategic solutions;
o demonstrate consultative skills in working with various staff;
o effectively present ideas and concepts in written or presentation format;
o compile, write, and present reports;
o exhibit strong planning and organizational skills;
o establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

® Familiarity with research techniques for fundraising and prospect research.

® Must be fluent in Microsoft Office Suite. Must
know or be willing to learn Raiser's Edge.

® Entrepreneurial; ability to recognize
opportunities and proactively pursue them.

® Attention to detail and accuracy essential.

® Pre-existing institutional contacts is a plus.

® Minimum of a Baccalaureate degree or higher in
English, Journalism, Communications or a related
field; equivalent experience.

® Infrequent travel may be required.

ABOUT LINK

Link TV provides diverse, global perspectives on
issues not typically in the U.S. media.
Programming includes a compelling mix of unseen
documentaries from around the world, global and
national news, world music from 96 countries,
award-winning foreign films and innovative
participatory programs promoting citizen action.
Link TV's programs and website promote
cross-cultural dialog and viewer participation.

Link TV is a non-commercial, nonprofit television
network available in almost 30 million U.S. homes
on satellite TV.  Visit www.linktv.org for
additional information and to view select
programs. Link Media, Inc., which owns and
operates Link TV, is an equal opportunity
employer.

Please send your cover letter, resume, three
relevant writing samples and three references to:
mig@..., subject line: Manager of
Institutional Giving.  No phone calls please.

#1330 From: "Ritu Primlani" <thimmakka@...>
Date: Wed Apr 4, 2007 9:07 pm
Subject: Simple ways to save water
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From EPA Water Sense
 

Simple Steps to Save Water

By making just a few small changes to your daily routine, you can save a significant amount of water, which will help you save money and preserve water supplies for future generations. Water-efficient plumbing fixtures and irrigation systems provide the same performance and quality you've come to expect, but with the added benefit of water savings. The WaterSense label will help you identify high-efficiency products and programs for certified irrigation professionals.

Along with using WaterSense labeled products, adopt the following water-efficient practices to save money and protect the environment:

Fix That Leak!

Challenge: Leaky faucets that drip at the rate of one drop per second can waste up to 2,700 gallons of water each year.
Solution: If you're unsure whether you have a leak, read your water meter before and after a two-hour period when no water is being used. If the meter does not read exactly the same, you probably have a leak.

Challenge: A leaky toilet can waste about 200 gallons of water every day.
Solution: To tell if your toilet has a leak, place a drop of food coloring in the tank; if the color shows in the bowl without flushing, you have a leak.

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Shower Power

Challenge: A full bath tub requires about 70 gallons of water, while taking a five-minute shower uses 10 to 25 gallons.
Solution: If you take a bath, stopper the drain immediately and adjust the temperature as you fill the tub.

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Turn it Off!

Challenge: The average bathroom faucet flows at a rate of two gallons per minute.
Solution: Turning off the tap while brushing your teeth in the morning and at bedtime can save up to 8 gallons of water per day, which equals 240 gallons a month!

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Water Wisely

Challenge: The typical single-family suburban household uses at least 30 percent of their water outdoors for irrigation. Some experts estimate that more than 50 percent of landscape water use goes to waste due to evaporation or runoff caused by overwatering!
Solution: Look for sprinklers that produce droplets - not mist - and install rain shut-off devices and moisture sensors. Water-efficient irrigation systems help to waste less water, potentially saving more than 11 billion gallons per year across the United States. This is equal to the amount of water used by 3,200 garden hoses flowing constantly for one year! For more information see the
Outdoor Water Use fact sheet.

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Make it a Full Load

Challenge: The average washing machine uses 40.9 gallons of water per load.
Solution: High-efficiency washing machines use less than 27 gallons of water per load. To achieve even greater savings, wash only full loads of laundry or use the appropriate load size selection on the washing machine.

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Don't Flush Your Money Down the Drain!

Challenge: If your toilet is from 1992 or earlier, you probably have an inefficient model that uses between 3.5 to 7 gallons per flush.
Solution: New and improved high-efficiency models use less than 1.3 gallons per flush - that's 60 to 80 percent less than their less efficient counterparts. Over 10 years, one high-efficiency toilet can save a family of four roughly $1,000 without compromising performance.

 
Ritu Primlani
Executive Director
Thimmakka's Resources for Environmental Education
Ph: (510) 655-5566
Fx: (510) 655-6770
2124 Kittredge St # 139
Berkeley CA 94704
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#1329 From: "Ritu Primlani" <thimmakka@...>
Date: Thu Apr 5, 2007 4:00 pm
Subject: Indian Environmental Movie April 22 Earth Day Los Angeles
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Dear friends,
Thimmakka is partnering with the Indian Film Festival in presenting a Keralite environmental film - 1000 Days and A Dream, the classic battle between David and Goliath, between rural communities and Coca -Cola.  The issues at hand are corporate accountability, especially for such transnational giants as Coca -Cola, and the dark belly of civilization/ westernization (Coca-Cola ads didn't tell us about THAT in their ads!).
 
Thimmakka is honored to present this movie at the Indian film festival in Los Angeles (check it out; it has some pretty cool movies, including the case of the Sikh woman who killed her husband after years of abuse and no apparent recourse for her; as well, one of my favorite actresses - Deepti Naval will be there): Indian Film Festival
 
And do please celebrate Earth Day with this refresher on global environmentalism; how Coca-Cola affected rural residents in Kerala and their water supply.
It will be shown at ArcLight Cinemas on Sunset Blvd in Hollywood at 3:45 pm (good to get there a little early, of course!).

Here are links to their EcoVision page  and the movie: 1000 Days and a Dream
 
I am also attaching a flyer for the movie. 
 
Hope to see you there!
 
Ritu Primlani
Executive Director
Thimmakka's Resources for Environmental Education
Ph: (510) 655-5566
Fx: (510) 655-6770
2124 Kittredge St # 139
Berkeley CA 94704
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#1328 From: Davis Baltz <dbaltz@...>
Date: Fri Mar 23, 2007 5:45 pm
Subject: Communications Director, Corporate Accountability International (east coast USA)
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Communications Director
Corporate Accountability International

** Flexible Location Options Considered**

Corporate Accountability International is a
membership organization that protects people by
waging and winning campaigns challenging
dangerous and irresponsible corporate actions
around the world. Since 1977, we've forced
corporations like Nestl_, GE and Philip
Morris/Altria to stop their abusive practices. We
have active and ongoing campaigns targeting the
water, tobacco, food and agribusiness and oil
industries.

The Communications Director will work as a member
of the senior staff to create and implement an
innovative communications plan for Corporate
Accountability International's organizational
expansion, including new campaigns on water, food
and agribusiness, and oil industries and on the
global tobacco treaty.  Corporate Accountability
International has a history of well-known and
well-publicized campaigns; the Communications
Director will contribute to this history through
strategic media, online and other communications
plans that will raise public awareness of our
campaigns and organization.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
… Work as part of the senior staff team to create
and implement an innovative organizational
communications plan
… Create, oversee and implement strategic and
tactical communications plans for specific
program areas
… Oversee campaign message development and campaign communication strategy
… Supervise communications team staff members,
including an online organizer and press officer
… Serve as an organizational spokesperson and
build capacity of staff to work with media
… Write and edit communications materials

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
… Demonstrated commitment to social justice
… Minimum of five years experience in
communications, public relations and organizing
… Self-motivation, confidence and comfort working under deadline pressures
… Strong and articulate written and oral communication skills
… Sharp news sense and political savvy
… Excellent critical thinking skills; can
conceive and execute ideas beyond a press release
to achieve objectives
… Staff management experience
… Strategic planning abilities
… Positive, can-do team player brimming with
ideas; proactive leader with courage to try new
things

PREFERRED ADDITIONAL SKILLS INCLUDE:
… Knowledge of human rights and international social justice issues
… Experience in developing outreach materials
… Graphic presentation skills
… Fundraising experience

ACCOUNTABILITY: The Communications Director reports to the Deputy Director.
SALARY RANGE:  $46,500 to $60,000, depending on
experience, with a generous benefits package.
LOCATION: Campaign Headquarters, Boston -
preferred location. Open to possibility of
Communications Director working from a home base
in New York or D.C. and commuting as needed.
TO APPLY: Email a letter of interest, resume and
three to five references to
jobs@....

#1327 From: Davis Baltz <dbaltz@...>
Date: Fri Mar 23, 2007 5:45 pm
Subject: Spanish Translator, Environmental Justice Coalition for Water
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Spanish Translator
Environmental Justice Coalition for Water

The Environmental Justice Coalition for Water
(EJCW) is seeking a Spanish translator for 2 days
on our annual retreat.

EJCW is a coalition of community-based and
non-profit organizations. Our mission is to build
a collective, community-based movement dedicated
to achieving equitable access to water resources
for all low-income and communities of color in
California. We build capacity, analyze policy,
and foster new collaborations to empower
community members to become strong voices for
water justice locally, regionally, and statewide.

Every year, we hold an annual retreat to
determine our organization's goals and priorities
for the coming year. We are looking for someone
to translate from English to Spanish for this
year's retreat.

The retreat will be held on Wednesday April 4th
and Thursday April 5th. It will be at the Quaker
Center, a retreat center in Ben Lomond, CA (in
the Santa Cruz mountains).

Translation services will be needed from 10:30 am
until 6 pm on April 4th and from 10 am until 5 pm
on April 5th. Translation headsets will be
provided – there will be about 30 people, and
only 2 – 3 monolingual Spanish speakers.

Compensation is $60 per day. Lodging and travel
to/from the site will be compensated.
Additionally, all meals on Wednesday and
breakfast and lunch on Thursday will be provided.
Lodging for April 3rd can also be accomodated.

You do not have to be a certified translator but
please reply to this email with a short summary
of your translation experience.  The compensation
is negotiable, we would also welcome your
services for one day only.

Contact Amy Vanderwarker at amy@....

Environmental Justice Coalition for Water
654 13th Street
Oakland CA 94612
510-286-8400
<http://www.ejcw.org>www.ejcw.org

#1326 From: Davis Baltz <dbaltz@...>
Date: Thu Mar 29, 2007 10:22 pm
Subject: Operations Manager, Partnership for Immigrant Leadership and Action
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Operations Manager
Partnership for Immigrant Leadership and Action (PILA)

REPORTS TO: Organizational Director

ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND: Partnership for
Immigrant Leadership and Action (PILA) works to
increase immigrant civic and political activism
to strengthen democracy and advance social
justice.  We provide training and technical
assistance to organizations and communities to
support leadership development and
movement-building electoral organizing. We also
facilitate peer learning, networking and alliance
building among diverse organizations and
communities to strengthen a multiethnic movement
for social change.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:  The primary
responsibility of the Operations Manager is to
manage PILA's administrative and financial
systems to support the effective implementation
of the organization's yearly workplan. The
Operations Manager will also provide overall
support to the Leadership Team and board in
organizational development priorities. Specific
duties include:

Bookkeeping
… Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, timesheets, payroll, contracts,
and vendor relations.
… Allocate indirect expenses and prepare monthly & quarterly financial reports
for staff and board, including fiscally sponsored project.
… Reconcile bank and credit card statements
… Develop and manage systems for product and event related sales.

Office systems
… Manage the day-to-day operations of the office,
including ordering supplies, equipment
maintenance, general IT,  mailings, photocopying,
filing, database,
staff schedules, logistics for meetings and office space needs.

Human Resources and Organizational Development
… Set up & administer employee benefits policies,
and support Organizational Director to monitor
compliance with board approved personnel policies.
… Orient new staff members as it relates to
office systems, personnel policies & benefits
packages.
… Provide general support to the Leadership Team
on other organizational development priorities as
assigned and participate in organizational
development planning linking to PILA's overall
strategic vision


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
… Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience in the non-profit field.
… Minimum 2 years of previous experience with basic bookkeeping.
… Demonstrated experience in managing multiple
projects with limited supervision; takes
initiative to get work done.
… Exceptional organizational skills and ability
to develop and maintain administrative systems.
… Strong coordination and communication skills.
… Competent with computer hardware/software
systems, including MS Office, Access database,
desktop publishing, Quickbooks Pro; skills in
basic IT troubleshooting and maintenance.
… BA or equivalent professional experience.
ß Excellent oral and written communication skills.
ß Ability and desire to work in a team atmosphere.
ß General understanding and commitment to immigrant rights and social justice.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
ß Bilingual/bicultural/from immigrant background.
ß Non-profit financial management experience.
ß Events management experience.
ß Tech savvy; familiarity with website editing
through an online content management system

COMPENSATION: The starting salary for this
position is $40,000-44,000 FTE depending on
experience, plus excellent benefits.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION:  Position will remain
open until filled. Interviews will begin
immediately as applications are received. The
anticipated starting date for the position is the
first week of April.

TO APPLY: Send a resume, cover letter describing
your qualifications for this position and a list
of three references by mail, fax, or email to:
Hiring Committee
PILA - Partnership for Immigrant Leadership and Action
2601 Mission Street, Suite 404
San Francisco, CA 94110
Fax: 415-821-4809
Email:  pila@...

No phone calls please.

People of color, immigrants, women, members of
the LGBT community, and people with disabilities
are encouraged to apply.

#1325 From: Davis Baltz <dbaltz@...>
Date: Tue Jan 9, 2007 8:41 pm
Subject: Educational Forums presented by Zero Breast Cancer
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--forwarded from Zero Breast Cancer--


Dear Friends of Zero Breast Cancer,

Please join us for our upcoming Spring 2007 Educational Forums.
(Color PDF flyers of each event are available on our website:
<http://www.zerobreastcancer.org/events.html>www.zerobreastcancer.org/events.htm\
l)

Educational Forum:  Thursday, January 18, 2007
Positive Effects of Physical Activity on Breast Cancer
6:30 - 8:30 pm
3501 Civic Center Drive, Rm 330 (Board of Supervisors Chambers)
San Rafael, CA 94903

Presented by Zero Breast Cancer, (formerly Marin Breast Cancer
Watch), this forum will offer two talks:

-- "Adopting an Active Lifestyle:  Why Exercise May Lower Women's
Risk of Breast Cancer," by Leslie Bernstein, PhD (Professor,
Preventive Medicine, USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center)

-- "Physical Activity in Young Breast Cancer Survivors," by Joan
Bloom, PhD (Professor of Health Policy and Management, UC Berkeley
School of Public Health)


This forum is free to the public, but seating is limited.  Call
415-507-1949 or email <>info@... to reserve a space.

This forum is made possible by funds received from the Andrea Fox
Fund, established by the Marin County Board of Supervisors and
administered through the Marin County Department of Health and Human
Services.

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Educational Forum:  Saturday, March 10, 2007
Communities Coming Together to Understand Girls' Development During Puberty

"Communities Coming Together to Understand Girls' Development During
Puberty" is an educational forum designed to bring together community
members, parents or guardians, educators, public health
professionals, community-based organizations, breast cancer
advocates, physicians and scientists from BABCERC to present and
discuss current research looking at environmental factors involved in
girls' early maturation.

Saturday, March 10, 2007
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
SFSU Downtown Campus
835 Market Street - "Old Emporium Building" - 5th Floor
San Francisco, CA

Registration Fee: $10

For more info or to register, contact Jo Ann Johnson at 415-507-1949,
ext 103, or email
<mailto:joannj@...>joannj@...

The Community Outreach and Translation Core (COTC) of the Bay Area
Breast Cancer and Environment Research Center (BABCERC) is led by
Zero Breast Cancer. The goal of the COTC is to translate the research
process and scientific findings of the center in a way that is
understandable to inform personal decision making, relevant for those
most likely to benefit, and informs public policy makers.

Funding for this forum was provided by grant number UO1 ES/CA012801
from NIEHS and NIH/NCI.

#1324 From: Davis Baltz <dbaltz@...>
Date: Fri Dec 22, 2006 6:20 pm
Subject: Advocate, Washington Toxics Coalition (Seattle)
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Washington Toxics Coalition
Advocate

Background
Washington Toxics Coalition (WTC) is a non-profit 501(c)(3)
organization dedicated to protecting public health and the
environment in Washington State. For more than 25 years, WTC has
worked to pass strong policies for reducing toxic pollution at the
state and local level, litigated groundbreaking protections for water
quality, and developed cutting-edge public education campaigns
designed to move consumers and businesses away from polluting
practices and towards safer solutions. WTC has a staff of 12 and a
dedicated, active board. WTC believes that a strong organization is
grounded in group decision-making  processes, and we strive for
consensus-based decision-making to reflect those values.

Washington Toxics Coalition is seeking a full-time Advocate to lead
our efforts to secure reductions in pesticide use in Washington
state. Specific job responsibilities include:

1. Statewide Pesticide Advocacy (33%)

The Advocate is responsible for leading WTC's campaigns to win policy
reforms to reduce the use of toxic pesticides in the state. Specific
responsibilities include:

* Develop and implement campaign plan, coordinating with relevant
staff and coalition partners
* Prepare educational materials for priority audiences
* Advocate with state agency representatives and elected officials
for policy reforms
* Build support among coalition partners
* Network with partners across the nation to develop and implement
nationally coordinated strategies for pesticide policy reforms
* Conduct outreach to media and serve as spokesperson on pesticide issues

2. Sustainable Agriculture Advocacy (33%)

The Advocate is responsible for leading WTC's work to promote organic
and sustainable agriculture in Washington state. Specific
responsibilities include:

* Collaborate and advocate with Washington State University (WSU) to
influence the development of its Biological and Organic Program
* Conduct analysis of primary research, demonstration, and extension
needs and opportunities for pesticide reduction in Washington
agriculture
* Play leading role in working with coalition members in the
Washington Sustainable Food and Farming Network
* Develop and implement campaign plan in conjunction with relevant
staff and coalition partners

3. Local Pesticide Policy Reforms (33%)

The Advocate is responsible for assisting community groups in passing
pesticide phase out policies in cities, counties, and school
districts. Specific responsibilities include:

* Provide strategic, technical, and organizing assistance to
community groups in selected communities
* Network community groups together and provide training via
workshops, conference calls, etc.
* Participate in state and national coalitions on community pesticide reduction

Qualifications
WTC is seeking a talented, outgoing, and committed professional to
join our dedicated staff. We are looking for somebody who takes pride
and ownership over his/her job. We seek somebody who can manage
multiple tasks and who can set and achieve clear priorities. We are
looking for somebody who works well in a group setting, and who can
incorporate feedback effectively into his/her work. More
specifically, we seek somebody with the following qualifications:

* Ability to develop and implement strategic campaign plans
* Ability to effectively organize and collaborate with diverse
communities and constituencies
* Strong written and oral communication skills
* Enthusiasm and dedication to stopping pollution
* Demonstrated ability to take risks and be successful
* Highly motivated self-starter

Salary and Benefits
Salary is dependent on experience. WTC offers a generous benefits
package, including paid vacation, health care and dental coverage, a
matching retirement plan, and tax-deferred savings through a 403(b)
plan.

To Apply
Send a cover letter, resume, and list of three references to Erika
Schreder by January 31, 2007, at:

Washington Toxics Coalition
4649 Sunnyside Ave N, Ste 540E
Seattle, WA 98103

or email  the above to eschreder@....

WTC  is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages women,
glbt individuals, and people of color to apply.

#1323 From: "Ritu Primlani" <thimmakka@...>
Date: Wed Jan 3, 2007 9:39 pm
Subject: ABRUPT ICE RETREAT COULD PRODUCE ICE-FREE ARCTIC SUMMERS BY 2040
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Abrupt Ice Retreat Could Produce Ice-Free Arctic Summers by 2040

December 11, 2006

BOULDERThe recent retreat of Arctic sea ice is likely to accelerate so rapidly that the Arctic Ocean could become nearly devoid of ice during summertime as early as 2040, according to new research published in the December 12 issue of Geophysical Research Letters.

The study, by a team of scientists from the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), the University of Washington, and McGill University, analyzes the impact of greenhouse gas emissions on the Arctic. Scenarios run on supercomputers show that the extent of sea ice each September could be reduced so abruptly that, within about 20 years, it may begin retreating four times faster than at any time in the observed record.

"We have already witnessed major losses in sea ice, but our research suggests that the decrease over the next few decades could be far more dramatic than anything that has happened so far," says NCAR scientist Marika Holland, the study's lead author. "These

changes are surprisingly rapid."

 

 

This animation, based on simulations produced by the Community Climate System Model, shows the year-to-year variability of Arctic sea ice. For much of the 20th century, the model accurately captures the expansion and contraction of the area covered by sea ice from one late summer to the next, based on natural climate cycles. By the end of the 20th century, however, the ice began to retreat significantly because of global warming.

Within a few decades or sooner, the model simulations show that the ice is likely to shrink abruptly, losing about two-thirds of its area over the course of about a decade. By about 2040, the Arctic may be nearly devoid of sea ice during the late summer unless greenhouse gas emissions are significantly curtailed. (Animation ©UCAR.)

more images >

The research was funded by the National Science Foundation, NCAR's principal sponsor, as well as by NASA.

Arctic sea ice has retreated in recent years, especially in the late summer, when ice thickness and area are at a minimum. To analyze how global warming will affect the ice in coming decades, the team studied a series of seven simulations run on the NCAR-based Community Climate System Model, one of the world's leading tools for studying climate change. The scientists first tested the model by simulating fluctuations in ice cover since 1870, including a significant shrinkage of late-summer ice from 1979 to 2005. The simulations closely matched observations, a sign that the model was accurately capturing the present-day climate variability in the Arctic.

The team then simulated future ice loss. The model results indicate that, if greenhouse gases continue to build up in the atmosphere at the current rate, the Arctic's future ice cover will go through periods of relative stability followed by abrupt retreat. For example, in one model simulation, the September ice shrinks from about 2.3 million to 770,000 square miles in a 10-year period. By 2040, only a small amount of perennial sea ice remains along the north coasts of Greenland and Canada, while most of the Arctic basin is ice-free in September. The winter ice also thins from about 12 feet thick to less than 3 feet.

Why expect abrupt change?

The research team points to several reasons for the abrupt loss of ice in a gradually warming world. Open water absorbs more sunlight than does ice, meaning that the growing regions of ice-free water will accelerate the warming trend. In addition, global climate change is expected to influence ocean circulations and drive warmer ocean currents into the Arctic.

"As the ice retreats, the ocean transports more heat to the Arctic and the open water absorbs more sunlight, further accelerating the rate of warming and leading to the loss of more ice," Holland explains. "This is a positive feedback loop with dramatic implications for the entire Arctic region."

Avoiding abrupt change

The scientists also conclude that different rates of greenhouse gas emissions can affect the probability of abrupt ice loss. By examining 15 additional leading climate models, they found that if emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases were to slow, the likelihood of rapid ice loss would decrease. Instead, summer sea ice would probably undergo a much slower retreat.

"Our research indicates that society can still minimize the impacts on Arctic ice," Holland said.

The study drew on extensive and sophisticated computer modeling recently carried out for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. The IPCC's next assessment report will be released early in 2007.

About the article

Title: Future Abrupt Reductions in the Summer Arctic Sea Ice

Authors: Marika M. Holland, Cecilia M. Bitz, and Bruno Tremblay

Publication: Geophysical Research Letters, December 12, 2006


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Click here or on image to enlarge.

The image at left, based on simulations produced by the Community Climate System Model, shows the approximate extent of Arctic sea ice in September. The model indicates the extent of this late-summer ice could begin to retreat abruptly within several decades. By about 2040 (image at right), the Arctic may be nearly devoid of sea ice during the late summer unless greenhouse gas emissions are significantly curtailed. (Illustrations ©UCAR.)

Related sites on the World Wide Web 

Arctic Visuals Gallery
http://www.ucar.edu/news/releases/2006/arcticvisuals.shtml

Contacts for This Release

 

 

UCAR Communications
www.ucar.edu/news/contacts.shtml

 

 

 

 

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#1322 From: saleha salu <saleha_shekh83@...>
Date: Thu Dec 21, 2006 4:37 am
Subject: You Cant Fool Mother Nature
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In the 1970’s, there was a margarine commercial with the message of “you can’t fool mother nature.” This statement never held more true than it does today.
Up until the very early 1900’s, the farming and livestock in this country was grown and raised using natural and organic methods. It was just the way it was done and it didn’t need to be called “organic”.
 In the last 50 years or so, more extensive use of chemicals became widespread. Remember when a tomato actually tasted like a tomato?
With the advent of chemical pesticides and herbicides for produce and steroids and antibiotics fed to livestock, is it any wonder why people are nervous about the future of our health? We are what we eat, there’s no question about that. There is a saying, “garbage in, garbage out.”
Biotechnology is all the “buzzword” these days. We now have genetically modified foods in our grocery stores, except there are no labels to let you know. Genetically modified foods, (or GMO foods as they are known) are products that have been genetically mixed with DNA mixed from other foods to supposedly grow a product that is more resistant to disease and will grow faster and bigger.
Ever notice how the fruit in the produce aisle is so much larger than ever before? Yet, the taste leaves much to be desired. A tomato grown in a greenhouse will never compare to a tomato grown in a backyard.
It is not nearly as difficult to find stores carrying organic and steroid-free foods as it was even just 20 years ago. Organic products are becoming more mainstream than ever before and are not reserved for only for health food stores any longer. Several large grocery chains now carry complete lines of organic products as a result of the demand from consumers.
It is just common sense. When you mess with nature, the outcome cannot possibly be good. This is all the more reason to choose organically grown fruits and vegetables and drug-free meats.
In our next series, we’ll show you how to change your grocery shopping habits over from traditional to organic without breaking your bank account.
To Your Health,
Patty Gale
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