The Citizens Environmental Council invites you to a free program called “The Earth on Your Plate” on Thursday, February 23, to learn about the enormous impact that food choices have on climate change and the planet. Cosponsored by Burlingame’s Parks and Recreation Department, this program will take place from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Burlingame Community Center at 850 Burlingame Ave. in Burlingame.
There is no admission charge, but pre-registration is required at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/510185858637.
Mohan Gurunathan will explore the connections between our daily food choices and climate change, deforestation, species extinction, water scarcity, air and water pollution, ocean dead zones, world hunger, and many other serious environmental and social problems. You’ll learn how simple dietary changes, adopted on a large scale, are essential for solving some of humanity's greatest challenges.
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Mohan is an engineer, entrepreneur and activist who has lived and worked in Silicon Valley for more than 20 years. An expert on food systems sustainability, he is a well-known public speaker on environmental, public health and animal welfare issues.
The Citizens Environmental Council’s mission is to champion regional sustainability through education, advocate for environmental and climate policies, and empower young environmental leaders. For more information, visit cecburlingame.org or email info@cecburlingame.org.
