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Focus on the Nation sparks discussion on Going green
Tara Pistorese
Issue date: 1/31/08 Section: News
For example, polystyrene plastics ,which are used in compact disk jackets, grocery store meat trays, Styrofoam, and egg cartons, are not cost efficient to recycle.
Among the speakers was Corvallis Mayor, Charlie Tomlinson who addressed issues such as climate change , and explained what Corvallis is doing to address these issues.
"There is a long history of student activity when it comes to environmental affairs in this community," Tomlinson said.
He went on to discuss two significant actions that will be occurring in the Corvallis community in the near future.
A series of town hall meetings will begin March 1st in reference to sustainability.
Also, a partnership between Corvallis and the Energy Trust of Oregon will form in an attempt to raise awareness on issues pertaining to energy.
"You, the student population, are a group that is invested in this because of your age group," Tomlinson said.
"The message tonight is to urge you to get involved."
The sustainability goal may be difficult to accomplish because the current situation is so complex.
A lot of work may be necessary to create a positive change but there are a number of ways for students to get involved.
"We have got to act quickly, decisively and profoundly," Tomlinson said.
Organizations and seminars are commonly held throughout the community and Tomlinson eagerly urged members of the OSU community to help.
One way students can help is to assist community officials in writing public policies pertaining to environmental issues.
"You energize us and that energy is infectious," Tomlinson said. " Young people matter. You are listened to. Speak with a loud voice."
For more information on Focus on the Nation visit focusonthenation.org.
Among the speakers was Corvallis Mayor, Charlie Tomlinson who addressed issues such as climate change , and explained what Corvallis is doing to address these issues.
"There is a long history of student activity when it comes to environmental affairs in this community," Tomlinson said.
He went on to discuss two significant actions that will be occurring in the Corvallis community in the near future.
A series of town hall meetings will begin March 1st in reference to sustainability.
Also, a partnership between Corvallis and the Energy Trust of Oregon will form in an attempt to raise awareness on issues pertaining to energy.
"You, the student population, are a group that is invested in this because of your age group," Tomlinson said.
"The message tonight is to urge you to get involved."
The sustainability goal may be difficult to accomplish because the current situation is so complex.
A lot of work may be necessary to create a positive change but there are a number of ways for students to get involved.
"We have got to act quickly, decisively and profoundly," Tomlinson said.
Organizations and seminars are commonly held throughout the community and Tomlinson eagerly urged members of the OSU community to help.
One way students can help is to assist community officials in writing public policies pertaining to environmental issues.
"You energize us and that energy is infectious," Tomlinson said. " Young people matter. You are listened to. Speak with a loud voice."
For more information on Focus on the Nation visit focusonthenation.org.
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