A few more GREEN events coming up...

Friday, October 3, 8:00am - 3:00pm
Alternative Vehicle Technology Conference
on the campus of CUNY's Lehman College

Lovinger Theatre, 250 Bedford Park Blvd. West, Bronx

Vehicle displays and panel discussions on emission reduction strategies, available and emerging technologies, and policies and incentives that can help promote the use of green trucks, cars, vans and buses.
http://www.csebcc.org/


Thursday, October 9, 6:00 - 8:00pm (NO PUBLIC MANAGEMENT CLASS!)
Is Gore's 100% Renewable Energy Challenge Achievable for New York City?
The New York Academy of Sciences, 7 World Trade Center, 250 Greenwich St, 40th floor
Moderator: George Hendrey, Queens College, CUNY;
Speakers: Klaus Lackner, Columbia University; Sanjoy Banerjee, The City College of New York/CUNY; Charles Komanoff; Komanoff Energy Associates www.nyas.org/events

Sunday, October 12, 12-5PM
Riverkeeper's 3rd Annual ... New York WATERFEST

A bottled water free celebration of New York City water!
North Cove Marina, Battery Park City, NYC
Register today at www.nywaterfest.org
A great way to spend your Columbus Day weekend!

Bring your own bottles to Water Fest to refill with New York City's premier tap water for free!

Water Fest is a day devoted to celebrating New York City water – the water we drink, the water we play in, and the water that surrounds us. Join Riverkeeper, New York's #1 water protector, for a day of fun on the Hudson with paddling activities, live music, great food and more. Take the NYC Tap Water Taste Test and join our Take Back the Tap NY campaign to promote and protect NYC's first-rate tap water.

• The Paddle Rally includes paddling activities for everyone -- from first-timers to advanced paddlers -- kids to grandparents. Don't miss the Big Apple Splash raft flotilla, Kayak Poker Run, Floating Meditation, or kayak demonstrations and lessons. 8am-5pm. Register now at www.nywaterfest.org
  
• Water City at North Cove Marina will feature live music, great food, wellness and relaxation tents, and New York's leading clean water advocates ready to answer your water questions.

Wednesday, October 15, 8:00 - 10:00pm
Zero Net Energy Building: Reality or Fiction
New York Academy of Sciences, 7 World Trade Center, 250 Greenwich St, 40th floor
The first of a 4-part series focused on achieving zero net energy in buildings, as part of the work of a new collective convened by the NYAS, including architects, engineers, scientists, policy makers from city and state, and foundation and non-profit leaders - representing the key players in New York in the area of green buildings and sustainable design.
www.nyas.org/events

November 13th, 2008, 8:30am-10:30am
Breaking the Green Ceiling: Affordable Housing Meets Environmentalism

CUNY Graduate Center, Skylight Room, 365 Fifth Avenue
How can we bring green building and beautiful design into the low budget realm of affordable housing, and why is it critical for community development?
Topics Include:
-Locating Affordable Well-Design Green Products
-Greening Landscapes, Streetscapes and Roofscapes
-Creating Jobs in the Green Building Industry

Contact (718) 839-1179 or www.whedco.org for more information