Knoxville has a weatherization program for low-income housing which has more demand than resources right now. LIHEAP...$ from federal govt.

Ability to withstand severe storms depends heavily on quality of housing.

Sustainability in a changing climate also means planning for changes in populations and neighborhoods. Preparedness in communities, etc.

Knoxville's Sustainability Director, Erin Gill, is discussing noted impacts of climate change and need for adaptation and resilience.

listening to a teleseminar with the Mayor of Knoxville about sustainability and the values behind embedding it in local government.

#iplconf2014 More about KS alturl.com/wr4hv

#iplconf2014 Rev. Bingham (IPL founder) is going to be at the White House today when the POTUS presents the Nat'l Climate Assessment!

Independently produced videos that put a human face to some of the scientific findings (in the NCA) are at vimeo.com/channels/nca

#iplconf2014 I just learned another wonderful term, "calisthenic listening" which is beyond "active listening." Love it!

Sister Paula Gonzalez's favorite bumper sticker slogan "One Solution Comes Up Every Morning" goo.gl/ZqZVvE

#iplconf2014 Occupy Wallstreet pastors photographed with a papier mache golden calf using a strategy called the "ethical spectacle." Nice!!

#iplconf2014 We're learning some theory about storytelling. Isaac referred to Marshall Ganz, & here's a link for you goo.gl/oHzEiE

#iplconf2014 learning about the *art* of *strategic* *faith-rooted* storytelling (each word important).

#iplconf2014 listening to Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse discuss climate change and Congress. He is on it!

#iplconf2014 "The purpose of lobbying is persuasion, not self-expression."

@TNIPL June 2nd is the date for carbon pollution safeguards. We have President Obama's back on this issue, and will let Congress know that!