As recent scientific reports have made clear, a 45% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 is needed to avoid the worst impacts of a changing climate.  The multifaith statement to the U.N. Climate Conference, Walk on Earth Gently, invites people of faith into a journey of Living the Change that the world needs – a transformation to a sustainable lifestyle.  The journey is inspired by religious teachings to turn away from consumerism & to seek balanced relationships with all people and the planet we share as our common home. Texans of all faiths, or no faith at all, are invited join us on the journey, in a weekly small group discussion focused on making personal lifestyle changes in three key areas:  transportation, energy, and food.  Join us on this 12-week journey to reducing your contribution to greenhouse gas emissions.  Can’t make it every week?  Join us as you are able.  A detailed schedule is given below. All participants will receive a copy of Living the Change materials. Are you ready to commit to a more sustainable lifestyle?  Then join us on this journey to Living the Change.  Please register for this event on www.eventbrite.com.

Sept. 28:  Introduction & Transport, week 1

Oct. 5, Oct. 12 & Oct. 19: Transport, weeks 2, 3 & 4

Oct. 26, Nov. 2, Nov. 9 & Nov. 16: Energy, weeks 1, 2, 3, & 4

Nov. 23, Nov. 30, & Dec. 7: Food, weeks 1, 2 & 3

Dec. 14: Food, week 4 & closing

As recent scientific reports have made clear, a 45% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 is needed to avoid the worst impacts of a changing climate.  The multifaith statement to the U.N. Climate Conference, Walk on Earth Gently, invites people of faith into a journey of Living the Change that the world needs – a transformation to a sustainable lifestyle.  The journey is inspired by religious teachings to turn away from consumerism & to seek balanced relationships with all people and the planet we share as our common home. Texans of all faiths, or no faith at all, are invited join us on the journey, in a weekly small group discussion focused on making personal lifestyle changes in three key areas:  transportation, energy, and food.  Join us on this 12-week journey to reducing your contribution to greenhouse gas emissions.  Can’t make it every week?  Join us as you are able.  A detailed schedule is given below. All participants will receive a copy of Living the Change materials. Are you ready to commit to a more sustainable lifestyle?  Then join us on this journey to Living the Change.  Please register for this event on www.eventbrite.com.

Sept. 28:  Introduction & Transport, week 1

Oct. 5, Oct. 12 & Oct. 19: Transport, weeks 2, 3 & 4

Oct. 26, Nov. 2, Nov. 9 & Nov. 16: Energy, weeks 1, 2, 3, & 4

Nov. 23, Nov. 30, & Dec. 7: Food, weeks 1, 2 & 3

Dec. 14: Food, week 4 & closing

Impact Hub houston envisions a more prosperous, inclusive, climate-resilient economy, where finance flows to green projects and activities, and where motivated people are empowered with the skills and capacity they need to take action.

This progress can only be achieved through systemic change – change that includes innovation across business, investment, regulation, governance structures, values and mindsets. They invite you to join Climathon Houston to see the most promising ideas that emerge around Houston’s challenges, including:

Energy Transition: developing innovative ways to …

1. Shift from extractive to regenerative energy production, capture and distribution technologies.
2. Restore, protect, and enhance Houston’s natural ability to capture and store carbon.

Materials Management: developing innovative ways to …

1. Reduce waste production and/or Optimize waste operations.
2. Reuse or Upcycle materials into useful products, to lengthen their lifespan and keep materials out of streets and landfills.
3. Recycle materials into efficient energy or new raw materials for manufacturing and production.

Building Optimization: developing innovative ways to …

1. Reduce building energy use and maximize savings.
2. Increase the healthfulness and utility of existing buildings for sustainable community use.

Regional Resilience: developing innovative ways to …

1. Address clean water, access, retention and flooding issues
2. Engage more people in building better habits that promote cleaner, greener communities
3. Accelerate clean urban mobility

As recent scientific reports have made clear, a 45% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 is needed to avoid the worst impacts of a changing climate.  The multifaith statement to the U.N. Climate Conference, Walk on Earth Gently, invites people of faith into a journey of Living the Change that the world needs – a transformation to a sustainable lifestyle.  The journey is inspired by religious teachings to turn away from consumerism & to seek balanced relationships with all people and the planet we share as our common home. Texans of all faiths, or no faith at all, are invited join us on the journey, in a weekly small group discussion focused on making personal lifestyle changes in three key areas:  transportation, energy, and food.  Join us on this 12-week journey to reducing your contribution to greenhouse gas emissions.  Can’t make it every week?  Join us as you are able.  A detailed schedule is given below. All participants will receive a copy of Living the Change materials. Are you ready to commit to a more sustainable lifestyle?  Then join us on this journey to Living the Change.  Please register for this event on www.eventbrite.com.

Sept. 28:  Introduction & Transport, week 1

Oct. 5, Oct. 12 & Oct. 19: Transport, weeks 2, 3 & 4

Oct. 26, Nov. 2, Nov. 9 & Nov. 16: Energy, weeks 1, 2, 3, & 4

Nov. 23, Nov. 30, & Dec. 7: Food, weeks 1, 2 & 3

Dec. 14: Food, week 4 & closing

As recent scientific reports have made clear, a 45% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 is needed to avoid the worst impacts of a changing climate.  The multifaith statement to the U.N. Climate Conference, Walk on Earth Gently, invites people of faith into a journey of Living the Change that the world needs – a transformation to a sustainable lifestyle.  The journey is inspired by religious teachings to turn away from consumerism & to seek balanced relationships with all people and the planet we share as our common home. Texans of all faiths, or no faith at all, are invited join us on the journey, in a weekly small group discussion focused on making personal lifestyle changes in three key areas:  transportation, energy, and food.  Join us on this 12-week journey to reducing your contribution to greenhouse gas emissions.  Can’t make it every week?  Join us as you are able.  A detailed schedule is given below. All participants will receive a copy of Living the Change materials. Are you ready to commit to a more sustainable lifestyle?  Then join us on this journey to Living the Change.  Please register for this event on www.eventbrite.com.

Sept. 28:  Introduction & Transport, week 1

Oct. 5, Oct. 12 & Oct. 19: Transport, weeks 2, 3 & 4

Oct. 26, Nov. 2, Nov. 9 & Nov. 16: Energy, weeks 1, 2, 3, & 4

Nov. 23, Nov. 30, & Dec. 7: Food, weeks 1, 2 & 3

Dec. 14: Food, week 4 & closing

As recent scientific reports have made clear, a 45% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 is needed to avoid the worst impacts of a changing climate.  The multifaith statement to the U.N. Climate Conference, Walk on Earth Gently, invites people of faith into a journey of Living the Change that the world needs – a transformation to a sustainable lifestyle.  The journey is inspired by religious teachings to turn away from consumerism & to seek balanced relationships with all people and the planet we share as our common home. Texans of all faiths, or no faith at all, are invited join us on the journey, in a weekly small group discussion focused on making personal lifestyle changes in three key areas:  transportation, energy, and food.  Join us on this 12-week journey to reducing your contribution to greenhouse gas emissions.  Can’t make it every week?  Join us as you are able.  A detailed schedule is given below. All participants will receive a copy of Living the Change materials. Are you ready to commit to a more sustainable lifestyle?  Then join us on this journey to Living the Change.  Please register for this event on www.eventbrite.com.

Sept. 28:  Introduction & Transport, week 1

Oct. 5, Oct. 12 & Oct. 19: Transport, weeks 2, 3 & 4

Oct. 26, Nov. 2, Nov. 9 & Nov. 16: Energy, weeks 1, 2, 3, & 4

Nov. 23, Nov. 30, & Dec. 7: Food, weeks 1, 2 & 3

Dec. 14: Food, week 4 & closing

As recent scientific reports have made clear, a 45% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 is needed to avoid the worst impacts of a changing climate.  The multifaith statement to the U.N. Climate Conference, Walk on Earth Gently, invites people of faith into a journey of Living the Change that the world needs – a transformation to a sustainable lifestyle.  The journey is inspired by religious teachings to turn away from consumerism & to seek balanced relationships with all people and the planet we share as our common home. Texans of all faiths, or no faith at all, are invited join us on the journey, in a weekly small group discussion focused on making personal lifestyle changes in three key areas:  transportation, energy, and food.  Join us on this 12-week journey to reducing your contribution to greenhouse gas emissions.  Can’t make it every week?  Join us as you are able.  A detailed schedule is given below. All participants will receive a copy of Living the Change materials. Are you ready to commit to a more sustainable lifestyle?  Then join us on this journey to Living the Change.  Please register for this event on www.eventbrite.com.

Sept. 28:  Introduction & Transport, week 1

Oct. 5, Oct. 12 & Oct. 19: Transport, weeks 2, 3 & 4

Oct. 26, Nov. 2, Nov. 9 & Nov. 16: Energy, weeks 1, 2, 3, & 4

Nov. 23, Nov. 30, & Dec. 7: Food, weeks 1, 2 & 3

Dec. 14: Food, week 4 & closing

As recent scientific reports have made clear, a 45% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 is needed to avoid the worst impacts of a changing climate.  The multifaith statement to the U.N. Climate Conference, Walk on Earth Gently, invites people of faith into a journey of Living the Change that the world needs – a transformation to a sustainable lifestyle.  The journey is inspired by religious teachings to turn away from consumerism & to seek balanced relationships with all people and the planet we share as our common home. Texans of all faiths, or no faith at all, are invited join us on the journey, in a weekly small group discussion focused on making personal lifestyle changes in three key areas:  transportation, energy, and food.  Join us on this 12-week journey to reducing your contribution to greenhouse gas emissions.  Can’t make it every week?  Join us as you are able.  A detailed schedule is given below. All participants will receive a copy of Living the Change materials. Are you ready to commit to a more sustainable lifestyle?  Then join us on this journey to Living the Change.  Please register for this event on www.eventbrite.com.

Sept. 28:  Introduction & Transport, week 1

Oct. 5, Oct. 12 & Oct. 19: Transport, weeks 2, 3 & 4

Oct. 26, Nov. 2, Nov. 9 & Nov. 16: Energy, weeks 1, 2, 3, & 4

Nov. 23, Nov. 30, & Dec. 7: Food, weeks 1, 2 & 3

Dec. 14: Food, week 4 & closing

As recent scientific reports have made clear, a 45% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 is needed to avoid the worst impacts of a changing climate.  The multifaith statement to the U.N. Climate Conference, Walk on Earth Gently, invites people of faith into a journey of Living the Change that the world needs – a transformation to a sustainable lifestyle.  The journey is inspired by religious teachings to turn away from consumerism & to seek balanced relationships with all people and the planet we share as our common home. Texans of all faiths, or no faith at all, are invited join us on the journey, in a weekly small group discussion focused on making personal lifestyle changes in three key areas:  transportation, energy, and food.  Join us on this 12-week journey to reducing your contribution to greenhouse gas emissions.  Can’t make it every week?  Join us as you are able.  A detailed schedule is given below. All participants will receive a copy of Living the Change materials. Are you ready to commit to a more sustainable lifestyle?  Then join us on this journey to Living the Change.  Please register for this event on www.eventbrite.com.

Sept. 28:  Introduction & Transport, week 1

Oct. 5, Oct. 12 & Oct. 19: Transport, weeks 2, 3 & 4

Oct. 26, Nov. 2, Nov. 9 & Nov. 16: Energy, weeks 1, 2, 3, & 4

Nov. 23, Nov. 30, & Dec. 7: Food, weeks 1, 2 & 3

Dec. 14: Food, week 4 & closing