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*Denotes Participants who are also Moderators

2008 ROTHBURY Think Tank: Finding Energy Independence

The 2008 ROTHBURY Think Tank focused on the topic of Finding Energy Independence. Panelists ranging from a Nobel Prize-winning climate scientist to green business gurus to environmental journalists and youth activists were joined by members of Widespread Panic, Michael Franti & Spearhead, STS9, The Crystal Method, and Four Finger Five – interacting with fans in inspired Q&A sessions.

The goal: to educate and empower people through an open dialogue regarding solutions to climate change and sustainable clean energy needs, and to engage the live music community in this social movement. As a community, we asked ourselves: As this election year unfolds, what will we demand of our elected leaders? What changes can we, as individuals, make in our lives that will make a difference? Which businesses are doing their part through sustainable operations, products, and services?

"The genius of the United States is not best of most in its executives or legislatures, nor in its ambassadors or authors or colleges, or churches, or parlors, nor even in its newspapers or inventors, but always most in the common people" ~ Walt Witman

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