Monday, July 21st at 7:30pm
Urbana Free Library Auditorium
210 W Green St

With gas prices higher than ever, peak oil production in sight, and the threat of global warming looming, the need to reduce our reliance on the automobile is greater than ever. Modern society is constructed based on movement of ideas, but comparative energy efficiency in transportation has only become a critical factor in the last few decades. Shifting the work of moving people and goods to more energy efficient models increasingly relies on the time-tested virtues of rail-based modes, both nationally and locally. A short presentation on the green virtues of railroads and light rail systems will be followed by time to answer audience questions and to discuss the politics of a transition to more efficient transportation modes.

Lehman is a doctoral candidate in history, including the history of science, and recently completed a survey of the history of the development of alternative energy technologies during the twentieth century. He has been active in several notable local community efforts including the Living Wage campaign, the Independent Media Center, WRFU-LP Urbana, and the Graduate Employee Organization. Lehman is the Green Party candidate for Champaign County Board, District 9.

Green Tea Discussions
Sponsored by the Prairie Green Party

A different topic every third Monday of the month - same time and location. Membership meetings are on the first Monday of the month at 7:30pm in the Family Room of the Independent Media Center at 202 S Broadway in Urbana. Learn more and join the party at www.prairiegreens.org