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Green Economist Mike Nickerson in town tonight

Hibou Event News Release ************************ Tonight, Wednesday June 18th at 7pm, Hibou Boutiquewill be hosting a presentation and discussion with green economist, Mike Nickerson, author of the book "Life, Money & Illusion; Living on Earth as if
Kate Adams
Hibou Event News Release

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Tonight, Wednesday June 18th at 7pm, Hibou Boutiquewill be hosting a presentation and discussion with green economist, Mike Nickerson, author of the book "Life, Money & Illusion; Living on Earth as if we want to stay." His book is about creating a more sustainable future for ourselves and the planet.

The Near North Locavores will be providing snacks and refreshments for this event.

Information about the presentation/discussion:

Cures do not result from treating symptoms. The cause must be addressed. While Climate Change has captured public attention, it is a symptom of a greater challenge. That challenge is that the human species has grown to fill its planet.

Mike Nickerson and his wife Donna Dillman are in the midst of an international tour with Mike's latest book, "Life, Money & Illusion: Living on Earth as if we want to stay." The book details the differing views on how to be successful in our changing times. One, the "Life" perspective, says we need to preserve and enhance ecosystems and communities, the other, the "Money" perspective, says we need to continuously expand production and consumption.

The event will be a talk and discussion about how these two approaches differ significantly on how to deal with today's most serious problems. "Life, Money & Illusion" outlines new ways of organizing mutual
provision (the economy) and a change in priorities that can lead to a long and joyous future.

During their presentations, while Mike looks at the big picture, Donna, the Lanark area grandmother who recently went 68 days without eating to protest uranium exploration and mining in eastern Ontario, speaks to an 'on the ground' example of what needs changing. We cannot continue releasing toxic substances into the environment from which all forms of life draw the substance of their physical forms.

Location: Hibou Boutique, 596 Fraser Street, North Bay
497-8602

More information at:
http://www.SustainWellBeing.net/LMI/Welcome.html

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