Tue., Apr. 8, 15, 22, 10:00 am - Noon

Without doubt, climate change is the most urgent threat of our time. This course will provide its participants with scientific evidence that shows that nuclear power is not the way to reduce greenhouse gasses or to provide reliable energy for the future of California. It will also examine the responsible energy choices which have been proven to be affordable and environmentally sound.

Among presenters will be experts currently implementing solar, wind, and geothermal technologies. Much of the material provided in the course is based on the work of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, the group recently sharing a Nobel Peace Prize with Al Gore.

Faculty: Elizabeth Apfelberg has been a Mothers for Peace member since 1971 and is presently its President. A former high school science and math teacher she is knowledgeable about the science of global warming and what can be done to prevent the worst of climate change. Elizabeth was an original intervenor in the licensing procedures opposing operation of Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant. She acted as Mothers For Peace lay attorney before the Atomic Energy Commission (now Nuclear Regulatory Commission) from 1973-1976. She is one of the spokespersons for the Mothers for Peace.