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Jan. 13 at 1 p.m.—WOODSTOCK—The Plant-Based-Eating Initiative (PBE Initiative) will present a program and panel discussion “A Response to Our Times: Reversing Climate Change Through Plant-Based Eating” at Norman Williams Public Library, 10 The Green, Woodstock.
The PBE Initiative is a local group of concerned citizens interested in learning and teaching about what we, as individuals, can do to reverse climate change. Abraham Oort, PhD in climate science, will discuss the first aspect with “A Climate Scientist’s Perspective.” Lisa Burke, advocate for non-human animal liberation, will discuss the second aspect with “New Vegan Ethos.” Bineke Oort, MSW, will discuss the third aspect “Improving Our Personal Health.” Sami Saydjari will then moderate a panel discussion with the audience leading the way with their comments and questions.
The program will consist of three 20-minute presentations followed by an hour of audience-initiated questions and discussion about how moving toward a plant-based diet is good for:
the planet, by reversing deforestation and thus absorbing C02,
your compassion toward animals, by reducing their suffering, and
your health, by improving your wellness and lifespan.
This program emphasizes the power of individuals in making a difference to save the planet. It highlights that the situation is not without hope and suggests that by making small changes to our standard diet, such as gradually reducing meat consumption by half each year, we can collectively bring about significant changes to protect our planet.
This is a free event and is open to the public. For more information, visit: normanwilliams.org.
