From FH. HGP members demonstrate their willingness to display their skills, talents, hobbies, dreams for the rest of us to appreciate. Be prepared to potentially witness (and/or commit) acts of poetry, music, and/or other artistic exhibitions. Hosted by our inimitable, indisputable, and indubitable master of ceremonies, HGP's Al Christians.
Video of Programs (search and sort)
Health Effects of Climate Airborne Exposures
10/10/2021
James Crooks
Presentation by James Crooks about how the climate crisis amplifies airborne exposures such as ozone, pollen, dust, and wildfire smoke, with a view to how these exposures affect health. Crooks is an associate professor at National Jewish Health, a respiratory research hospital in Denver, Colorado. In this role, Dr. Crooks co-directs the hospital’s Environmental Epigenetics Research.
Passenger Rail in the Pacific Northwest
10/03/2021
Tim Gould
Tim Gould explores the possibilities of rail service as offering a low impact mode of travel as compared to the use of congested highways. Trains can be an important climate solution. Tim Gould is Chair of the Transportation & Land Use Committee in the Washington Chapter of Sierra Club.
Portland Harbor
09/26/2021
Cassie Cohen
Presentation by Cassie Cohen about the Portland Harbor Superfund, and its Coalition, along with how folks can become engaged as members in our campaigns for to clean up the river. Cassie serves as Executive Director for Portland Harbor Community Coalition.
Water and the Coming Crisis
09/12/2021
Mark Owens
Presentation about the coming water crisis by Mark Owens, a local farmer and rancher, small business owner, and a Republican State Representative.