Follow this link to read the article, Local Groups Plan for Climate Change in Knoxvillefrom the October 7 issue of the Knoxville Mercury. The journalist, Heather Duncan, did a great job asking the right questions of the right people. TIPL supplied Heather the background information about the projected ways climate change will affect Knoxville.
Oak Ridge Climate Prayer Vigil
On Sunday, October 11, Oak Ridge held its first TIPL Climate Prayer Vigil at Melton Lake Park.
After the vigil, the Oak Ridge Unitarian Universalist Church’s Citizens Climate Coalition is hosting an opportunity for to meet climate organizations, scientists, and others and discuss opportunities for action. Free snacks and drinks will be offered. Then Sparky and Rhonda Rucker of Maryville will perform traditional acoustic blues and their own climate songs. You are encouraged to stay, connect, and plan actions afterward.
TIPL Election Results
The TIPL Annual Meeting elected these great leaders to serve on the Steering Committee: from Knoxville, Jennifer Alldredge, Taylor Allred, Gene Burr, Brenda Haymore, Rev. Steve Musick, Rev. Kay Reynolds, Toby Rogers, and Todd Waterman. From Nashville: Dan Joranko and Cliff Cockerham. From East TN: Ted Jackson.
Officers: Cliff Cockerham, President; Gene Burr, Vice-President, Treasurer,Rev. Kay Reynolds, and Secretary, Toby Rogers.
Oak Ridge Climate Prayer Vigil
The Pavilion Melton Lake Park Oak Ridge
Oak Ridge’s first TIPL Climate Prayer Vigil will circle on the grass near Melton Lake Park Pavilion (directions), in view of Bull Run Fossil Plant, for prayers by three faith leaders; music; candles; brief statements on the missions of TIPL and on the urgency of climate action; and commitments to individual actions.
After the climate vigil, the Oak Ridge Unitarian Universalist Church-based Citizens Climate Coalition is hosting an opportunity for to meet climate organizations, scientists, and others and discuss opportunities for action. Free snacks and drinks will be offered. Then Sparky and Rhonda Rucker of Maryville will perform traditional acoustic blues and their own climate songs. You are encouraged to stay, connect, and plan actions afterward.
Knoxville TIPL’s Weatherization Day October 31
Weatherizing homes both protects the climate by reducing carbon emissions and helps us adapt to a changing climate. Join TIPL and other partners in weatherizing two lower-income homes in Knoxville on Saturday. SAVE THE DATE!
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