Associated Students Sustainability

When: Wed, November 10, 7pm – 10pm

Where: CSU, Chico Campus Ayres 106, Across from Celestino’s (First and Salem)

Description:

This scientific and spiritual journey into humanity’s footprint on the earth takes a close look at some Inuit communities in the Canadian Arctic. The film reveals that irresponsible abuse of fossil energies and polluting technologies around the world have many more consequences on people and the environment than climate change. Beyond global warming, there are countless reasons why we have no choice but to embrace a new ethic of respect for nature and to resolutely turn away from short-sighted environmental carelessness. Directed and produced by Gerard Ungerman and Audrey Brohy. Director Gerard Ungerman is co-sponsoring event and will be around for the discussion afterward.

http://www.belongingthedoc.com/

Check out the trailer here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-y1ztKZKZVo&feature=related

This film is part of a 10-week film series hosted by the Environmental Action Resource Center (E-ARC). Other films in this series: Nov 17: Botany of Desire

Ages: All ages

For more information about this activity, contact Environmental Action Resource Center (E-ARC) at Phone: (530) 898-5676 E-mail: earc@csuchico.edu

When: Wed, November 17, 7pm – 10pm

Where: CSU, Chico Campus Holt 170, corner of Citrus and Mansion, behind Bidwell Mansion

Description:

Michael Pollan, a professor of journalism and a student of food, presents the history of four plants, each of which found a way to make itself essential to humans, thus ensuring widespread propagation. Apples, for sweetness; tulips, for beauty; marijuana, for pleasure; and, potatoes, for sustenance. Each has a story of discovery and adaptation; each has a symbiotic relationship with human civilization. The film tells these stories and examines these relationships.

http://www.pbs.org/thebotanyofdesire/

This film is part of a 10-week film series hosted by the Environmental Action Resource Center (E-ARC

Price: free

Ages: All ages

For more information about this activity, contact Environmental Action Resource Center (E-ARC) at Phone: (530) 898-5676 E-mail: earc@csuchico.edu

When: Wed. November 3, 7pm – 9pm

Where: CSU, Chico Campus Holt 170, corner of Citrus and Mansion, behind Bidwell Mansion

Description:

Every year in America we throw away 96 BILLION pounds of food. That’s 263 MILLION pounds a day. 11 MILLION pounds an hour. 3,000 pounds a second. Inspired by a curiosity about our country’s careless habit of sending food straight to landfills, the multi award-winning documentary DIVE! follows filmmaker Jeremy Seifert and friends as they dumpster dive in the back alleys and gated garbage receptacles of Los Angeles’ supermarkets. In the process, they salvage thousands of dollars worth of good, edible food – resulting in an inspiring documentary that is equal parts entertainment, guerilla journalism and call to action.

http://www.divethefilm.com/

This film is part of a 10-week film series hosted by the Environmental Action Resource Center (E-ARC). Other films in this series: Nov 10: Belonging Nov 17: Botany of Desire

Price: free

Ages: All ages

For more information about this activity, contact Environmental Action Resource Center (E-ARC) at Phone: (530) 898-5676 E-mail: earc@csuchico.edu

When:  Wed, October 13, 7pm – 10pm

Where:  CSU, Chico  Ayres 106, Across the street from Celestio’s (First and Salem)

Http://www.coalcountrythemovie.com/

COAL COUNTRY is a dramatic look at modern coal mining. We get to know working miners along with activists who are battling coal companies in Appalachia. We hear from miners and coal company officials, who are concerned about jobs and the economy and believe they are acting responsibly in bringing power to the American people. Both sides in this conflict claim that history is on their side. Families have lived in the region for generations, and most have ancestors who worked in the mines. Everyone shares a deep love for the land, but MTR (Mountain Top Removal mining which has leveled over 500 Appalachian mountains) is tearing them apart. We need to understand the meaning behind promises of a cheap energy and “clean coal.” Are they achievable? At what cost? Are there alternatives to our energy future?

This film is part of a 10-week film series hosted by the Environmental Action Resource Center (E-ARC). Tonight’s film is co-hosted by the Sierra Club Yahi Group.

Price: free

Ages: All ages

For more information about this activity, contact Environmental Action Resource Center (E-ARC) at Phone: (530) 898-5676 E-mail: earc@csuchico.edu http://www.aschico.com/earc

When Wed, October 6, 7pm – 9pm

Where CSU, Chico Campus  Holt 170, corner of Citrus and Mansion, behind Bidwell Mansion

Description Under Rich Earth is a story about ordinary people with extraordinary courage. In a remote mountain valley in Ecuador, coffee and sugarcane farmers face the dismal prospect of being forced off their land to make way for a mining project. Unprotected by the police and ignored by their government, they prepare to face down the invaders on their own. Their resistance ultimately leads to a remarkable and dangerous stand off between farmers and a band of armed paramilitaries deep in the cloud forest. In a world dominated by news of massacres and terrorism, Under Rich Earth is a surprising and poignant tale of hope and determination. http://underrichearth.ryecinema.com/ This film is part of a 10-week film series hosted by the Environmental Action Resource Center (E-ARC).

Price: free

Ages: All ages

For more information about this activity, contact Environmental Action Resource Center (E-ARC) at Phone: (530) 898-5676 E-mail: earc@csuchico.edu