For those who missed the AWESOME braodcast by al gore, his shout out to psu, and some really great words by pj houser, president wim, and nick fish (city commissioner), then this is for you. or anyone else interested. i took notes (at least of the al gore portion) and you can get the main ideas 
o, these are my notes on the al gore presentation:
in japanese and chinese the word for “crisis” means a dangerous opportunity, and thats what the situation with the economy is now. its bad that people are losing jobs (etc) but it gives the nation an opportunity to do things like create jobs by rebuilding our energy infrastructures to be more efficient and more eco and people friendly. we can completely cut carbon emissions, and invest in new jobs, new research, new products, and move into a new green economy. then instead of bailouts, the money will just be going where it needs. people will have jobs, and they will be working toward the education they need to do those jobs, so we will be able to focus on education, as well as the economy and the environment. the are not mutually exclusive; they actually tie into eachother.
what can young people do? they can be advocates. speak out. you can make a difference. look at the civil rights movement. you people that changed this nation becasue they took action about importatn issues that they cared about. half a century ago, president kennedy challenged this nation to be to the moon in 10 years. many people didnt believe it could happen. but 8 years and 2 months later 2 neil armstrong and buzz aldrin stood on the moon; the average age of their support staff, scientists and engineers on earth was 26, meaning that when the challenge was issued they were 18. i challenge us to stop 100% of carbon emissions, to only use renewable energy sources, in 10 years.
you have the potential to use your truthforce; if you advocate and tell the truth about what things are and mean and could be, about what opportunities are there eventually the world will open up. so take classes, learn, get involved.
what are the solutions?
1. efficiency and conservation. it may seem trite, or even obvious, but we consume far more than we need. cut it down and it will make our goals so much easier.
2. renewable energy. more energy hits the surface of the earth in 45 than is needed to power all of earth for 1 year. 100 square miles of the mojave could power the entire united states. america business loses more money from the inefficient power grid that we have now that it would spend switching to a more efficient, smart grid, powered by renewable energy, using smart cars, and utilizing other available but under utilized technology. solar, geothermal. using it our homes is good, but build an infrastructure to use it everywhere is essential. in 3.5 years it would pay for itself.
