September - 2020

Elder Climate LegacY

Upcoming Events

“Kiss the Ground” is a new film how about how regenerating the world’s soils has the potential to rapidly stabilize Earth’s climate, restore lost ecosystems, and create abundant food supplies. This film explains why transitioning to regenerative agriculture could be a key to rehabilitate the earth, while simultaneously invigorating a new sense of hope and inspiration in viewers.

You can register to view the film at no cost between April 10th and April 26th here: https://www.faithclimateactionweek.org/featured-film-kit/

On April 19th at 7 p.m. Graham Christensen from Regenerate Nebraska, UNL Professor Andrea Basche, NRCS soil technician Chuck Porter and Ruth Chantry from Common Good Farm will discuss regenerative farming methods.

You can watch the seminar online at:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82962011063?pwd=ZVZHeG5Rd3FVY2UxOFFWNTdqQXl0Zz09

On April 26th at 7 p.m. Megan McGuffey from Community Crops, Ted Hibbeler from UNL, Tim Rinne from the Hawley Hamlet and Alex O’Hanlon, Organizer with Free Farm Syndicate will discuss regenerative gardening.

You can watch the seminar online at:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86721047154?pwd=Zk1rQ0xuYnAyMnhVSk81ZFkrcUkzdz09

VISION

Mobilization of the wisdom, talents, experience, and resources of elders to influence and promote actions leading to a more sustainable environment for current and future generations.

MISSION

As elder citizens of the Earth, we desire to serve as a catalyst in educating the public, opinion leaders, and decision makers regarding actions and policies that can effectively address critical environmental issues facing current and future generations.

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July 23 LB283 Debate

July 23, 2020 saw LB 283 up for first round debate in the Nebraska Legislature. The bill would have directed the University of Nebraska to develop an evidence-based, data-driven, strategic action plan to provide methods for adapting to and mitigating the impacts of extreme weather events or climate change. Thanks to Senator John McCollister designating it as his priority bill, it was allowed 3-hours of debate. Unfortunately, the bill fell victim to a successful filibuster foc

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