An Introduction to Degrowth

Degrowth is a process of planned and democratic reduction of production and consumption in rich countries, eventually reaching a steady state that operates within Earth’s biophysical limits.  The United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, in Chapter 5 of its latest report on Mitigation of Climate Change, has called for “consumption reduction, both voluntary and…

MIDLANDS GROUP of Sierra Club

APRIL PROGRAM PRESENTATION CLIMATE STRATEGY of FOSSIL FUEL DIVESTMENTTHURSDAY, APRIL 286:45 PM from 8:00 PM on Zoom The fossil fuel industry thrives because of multiple financial supports, from taxbreaks and government subsidies, to investments by banks, institutions, andgovernments via pension funds, mutual funds, and other financial instruments.Even if you are not a share- or stockholder in…

Systematic Inequality in SC Schools

Tuesday April 5, 6-8:30 pm Russell House Ballroom We will be hosting a panel discussion, moderated by Dr. Bobby Donaldson, addressing the continuation of discrimination and inequality in SC education from desegregation until today. This will be a dinner event– for the first hour the panelists will address questions posed by Dr. Donaldson and the…

Simple Gifts

Poetry & original lyric songs 7-9 pm Tuesday 04/05 (Monthly) Columbia Friends Meeting House 120 Old Pisgah Road Columbia, SC, 29203 Featuring: Poet, Lawrence Rhu & Singer/songwriter, Lang Owen Followed by open mic (original poetry and music only) hosted by Poet, Al Black

2nd Hour March 20 – Non-Military Response to Ukraine

Columbia Friends Meeting Second Hour Program March 20, 2022. 11:30am Quaker Response to the Ukraine Invasion Please join Columbia Friends  for an open discussion about the non-military options available in response to the war in Ukraine.   The meeting will be in person and via Zoom   https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2934909472 All are welcome.

Climate Ready Columbia — Summit April 1-3

University of South Carolina to Host Columbia Climate Summit On April 1 and 2 the University of South Carolina will host Climate Ready Columbia, a conference on the Columbia metropolitan area’s preparations for climate change. While the conversation on climate change often focuses on national and state efforts, the conference spotlights local and municipal policy…

No War in Ukraine Vigil

Please join Carolina Peace Resources Center for a No War in Ukraine Vigil in opposition to war and in solidarity with the Ukrainian people facing a Russian invasion.  We will meet in front of the SC Statehouse (Main & Gervais) from 5pm until 6:30pm. https://www.facebook.com/events/364669498598671 Friends down below you can view Beth Johnson, Leslie Minerd,…

Oconee Plant

March 12 th , 2022 11 th anniversary of the Fukushima Nuclear Disaster Duke Energy has asked the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) for approval to keep the OconeeNuclear Station operating until 2053. What has Duke Energy done to ensure continued public safety at anuclear facility that might be operated for 80 years? The integrity of…

Government and Citizens as Partners at the Table: Columbia Climate Protection Action Council

Monday, January 24, 2022 6:30 – 8:00 PMon Z00M Preregister at Register in advance for this meeting: https://sierraclub.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIrd-ugrzMoHdND7LTv7wOKOcvgkM0FLS_T Get a glimpse into the vision, creation, evolution, re-envisioning and workings of the City of Columbia’s Climate Protection Action Council (CPAC) Dr. Lori Ziolkowski and Bob Petrulis will share how this inclusive citizen/governmentadvisory council is organized and…