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  • Strategies for a Sustainable Future: Successful Event!

    This event attracted over 200 people.  Michael Brune, National Director of the Sierra Club spoke to a warm crowd of students, faculty, homeowners and concerned citizens.  Vendors and non-profits both had traffic while they were positioned in the main hallway of Sykes Student Union and the Ballrooms.  Our thanks to all the volunteers who helped plan this event:  Sponsors:  West Chester University Sustainability Advisory Council Gordon Natural Area Chester County Sierra Club Committee   Core Team of Organizers: Gerry Hertel, Richard Whiteford, Bryan Hutchinson, Janet Cleaver, Tim Lutz, Louise Scanes, Kendra McMillin, Tim Ponticello Additional Help: WCU students, WCU Alumni and concerned citizens-Jennie Matkov, Ashley Duffy, Sean

  • Our April Monthly Event

      Chester County Citizens for Climate Protection Invites You to Join Us On Wednesday, April 6, 2011 At 7:00 PM At the West Chester, PA Borough Hall 401 East Gay Street To Participate in Our Program About Local Environmental Heroes 1.     PA Representative Greg Vitali, PA District 166, will share the latest environmental issues that are currently in review by the PA Legislature.  Visit http://www.pahouse.com/vitali 2.     Mr. Mark Swick will share what Kendall-Crosslands Communities (KCC), a retirement community in Kennett Square, is doing to reduce their carbon footprint by conserving energy and in planning for future reductions in their power use.  The Board of Directors has also tasked

  • Strategies for a Sustainable Future

    RSVP STRONGLY SUGGESTED-PRE-REGISTER AT SIERRA CLUB LINK BELOW Wednesday March 16, 2011 West Chester University - Sykes Student Union                                                                                                110  W. Rosedale Ave. West Chester, PA 19383 5:15PM Sustainability EXPO with locally produced refreshments Vendors/Groups  Include: Sierra Club, Chester County Citizens for Climate Protection-4CP Photos by Mark Schmerling-Coal mining and mountain top removal MainLine Solar, SunPower Builders, Brandywine Valley Heating & Air Conditioning Practical Energy Solutions, Energy Works, Green Steps/Blu Path, GREENandSAVE Eastern Mountain Sports Strickler Insurance Company-Working with local people and businesses who believe in sustainable practices Hybrid Cycles-Pedal Assist, Pollution Free Electric Bicycles Maysie's Farm Conservation Center, Thornbury Farm CSA, Petes Produce, Preservation Tree Co., Organic Mechanic Soil Co., Waste Oil

  • Our March Monthly Event

    Please join us for our next regularly scheduled "First Wednesday" monthly meeting. Our Topic for March 2nd: The potential for Biochar Human civilization is faced with two significant, related challenges; dealing with human-induced climate change and providing adequate food for a growing population. At the center of both of these lies the simple element carbon. Too much carbon in the atmosphere increases temperatures whereas too little carbon in soil decreases fertility and food production. The rediscovery in the 20th century of the use of biochar, charcoal derived from the pyrolysis of biomass, such as waste wood, brush or agricultural residue, holds the

  • 2nd Annual Gene Wilson Award Luncheon-Stunning Success!

    The Chester County Citizens for Climate Protection 4CP Board of Directors Honored Dianne Herrin today at the: 2nd ANNUAL GENE WILSON AWARD LUNCHEON, which was held Wednesday, April 13, 2011 from 11:30am – 2:00pm at the Downingtown Country Club.  Dianne was honored by the 4CP Board, friends, family, co-workers and local legislators.  Citations were given to Dianne by: State Senator Dinniman from Martin Indars State Representative Dan Truitt's office from Chris Mulhall County Commissioners: Kathi Cozzone and Terence Farrell West Chester Borough Mayor Carolyn Committa Gene Wilson Presented Dianne with the Gene Wilson Award Plague  To read the Daily Local News Article and see a short video on

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