Global warming book for June discussion

 
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The community book group sponsored by the Oconee Democrats is reading 
James Hansen's "Storms of My Grandchildren" for June. It's an important 
book about the evidence for global climate change and scientists' dogged 
efforts to get the word out about this looming catastrophe.

The author, Dr. James Hansen, is going to be a call-in guest for the 
local progressive radio show "True South" on June 18th (Saturdays from 
10-11 AM on News/Talk 1340 WGAU). We're excited about that! (I produce 
that show with hosts Russell Edwards and my husband, Neal.)

"True South" is partnering with the Oconee Democrats' book group to get 
people together to talk about global climate change. The show has issued 
a challenge to people who are global climate skeptics, offering a free 
book to the first two who contact us at the show. We hope new people 
will join us (though, truth be told, it's sometimes a challenging book 
because of all that important science).

With all that in mind, we're meeting in Athens this month rather than in 
Oconee County. We'll hold our discussion DOWNSTAIRS at Walker's pub 
--from 7 to 8:30. That's on College Avenue -- right near Starbucks. (Be 
sure to remember we're in the roomy -- and more quiet -- basement.)

That's 7 PM on Wednesday, June 29th. Both "True South" hosts will be at 
the book discussion.

Let's get serious about global climate change!

Pat Priest
Member, Oconee Democrats
and Executive Producer, True South

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