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Speaking at Sigma Pi Sigma

6/15/2024

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On April 18 of this year I was honored to join two other guest speakers for the induction of honorees to the Sigma Pi SIgma community in Physics. This was the third time I was invited to speak at this annual event held on the campus of St. John's University.

After several years where the event was not done in person due to COVID 19, I was happy to join the community to celebrate with the new inductees.

In the photo on the right, starting from left to right, I am standing with my fellow guest speakers. They are Sedariest Hammond, Addie Darrah, and myself.

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2024 Sigma Pi Sigma Honorees with the three guest speakers holding silver plaques.

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Bill Lauto speaking at the 2016 event

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In 2016 Special guest speakers of the event are shown in the photo above. I start on the left side; then Mr. Ken Armellino, P.E.; Dr. Stephen Schwartz from Brookhaven National Lab; and Mr. Damon Urso.

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Bill Lauto speaking at the 2015 event

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Bill Lauto, third from right, guest speaker at the 2015 event

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My Presentation Video

9/21/2023

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My presentation, World's Food Supply: Predictions vs Production Solutions with Probable Effects on the Poor, went very well. This was the 5th Euro Global Conference on Food Science And Technology. For 2023 the 3 day conference was held in Valencia, Spain, and scientists came together from around the world. I established new contacts with scholars from countries in Africa, South and North America, Asia, an Europe. I attended several presentations over the 3 day conference and was able to communicate with many people working hard to make a difference.

After receiving emails asking for copies of my presentation, I decided to post the recorded video on this blog in its entirety for a month. Afterwards, the first video will only be posted and the full version will be available in
Going True Green's Members section. - Thank you.

INTRODUCTION, Part One of Four

PART Two, Three, and Four available with GTG Membership

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Speaking at Global Conference in Spain

9/10/2023

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The 5th Edition of Euro Global Conference on Food Science And Technology (FAT) for 2023 is being held in Valencia, Spain.

On September 12, the second of three days for the conference, I will be speaking about the World's Food Supply: Predictions vs Production Solutions with Probable Effects on the Poor. For more details or to attend online, please use the Link above to the conference's website.

Soon after the conference is completed I will make my lecture available to all Going True Green Members.

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Environmental Scientist
International Sustainability and Energy Consultant
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GoingTrueGreen Helps CORA's Emergency Preparedness Project in Haiti

3/23/2022

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Anse-a-Veau Bay

I have used the following line many times to inspire students and adults at domestic and international events where I teach or lecture…

If not now, then when? If not you, then who?

When I was informed about a Haiti project Marie Fouche was working on as an administrative volunteer for CORA, I changed the “you” in the above line to “I” and volunteered my services.

After a few weeks of presenting my credentials, conversations, and discussions for the project, I was honored to be welcomed. The time table and finances for us all are tight and several deadlines have to be met by me and the organizing team here in New York. Nevertheless, please allow me to summarize the project’s mission and needs:

THE WHO:
CORA is a Coalition pour le relevement de l’Anse-a-Veau. The translation “a coalition for the raising of Anse-a-Veau” is from French, one of the three languages spoken. This not-for-profit [501(c)3] organization was created to rally and motivate individuals that are born in Haiti and have a desire to make a difference. Currently the president of CORA is Mr. Labissiere and he works with the Salesians Sisters, who teach in Haiti and Msgr. Louis Merosne at the Catholic Church in Haiti.

THE WHAT:
To train a core group of high school seniors at a summer program in July on Emergency Management Preparedness. They will prepare for and how to respond to major types and phases of disasters. Preparedness, response, relief, recovery, mitigation, and pre-implementation of "sustainable" projects to prevent unwelcome issues. This initiative will enable the town’s youth to obtain the necessary knowledge and skills needed to immediately respond on the ground when an emergency occurs. With their commitment and continuing drill schedule, they will be the first line of defense to go into action to assist in evacuations, organizing volunteers, provide needed assistance to survivors, assessing damages or seeking proper help from other sources.

THE WHERE:
Anse-a-Veau is a remote bay community in Haiti. Located on the northern edge of the southern outstretch of land. When the earthquake hit in 2010, the community was swollen by refugees from heavily afflicted areas. Some initial aid to the community was airdropped, but they did not receive significant help until six weeks after the quake hit.

THE WHY:
The area is prone to natural disasters such as earthquakes and hurricanes. The population is not equipped to address these emergencies and have to wait extended periods of time for outside assistance. Waiting weeks or months for help creates additional safety concerns, such as sanitation, health, clean water, and food. The basic needs for living are not consistent. We all need Air, Shelter, Water, Food and Support. For the people in this remote part of Haiti a strong shelter, clean water, plentiful food, and emergency support is scarce. Even air that is clean outside, is polluted when inside, because most of the community burns charcoal for cooking and for heat. Additional, toxic kerosine would be used at night for light. Compounding the lack of electricity and means to communicate (no cell phone towers or internet) over long distances, even a small emergency situation can become a deadly one.

THE HOW:
The curriculum I am writing up has been added to the four week syllabus. However the lessons need to be translated into the Creole language and Marie Fouche, a volunteer administrator for CORA, will be completing that major task next month. With the development of these classes, I will use my backgrounds as an Environmental Scientist, Naturalist and an Instructor of Team Building, Survival Classes, Communication Skills, along with certification for citizen preparedness and emergency services by United States Homeland security. Thus, the following three sections for the program are established:

Communication and Team Building Skills
Readiness, Emergency Preparedness and Survival Skills
Solutions and Truth for a Sustainable and Resilient Tomorrow

Additionally, we will explore immediate solutions to current needs of everyday and survival modes Before, During and After an emergency. Several lessons will teach what some of my previous GoingTrueGreen.com blogs have covered: Educational data such as LED lights that run like Cuckoo clocks with gravity. No electricity needed! How to make a Bow Drill to make camp fires. How to make a Water Still for clean drinkable water. How to build a temporary shelter to stay warm and dry. Mixed in with these lessons will be field trips, hands-on work and collaborating with the surrounding communities.

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CORA Members and Friends, Queens, N.Y.

THE NEED:
Perhaps you may wish to help with a small donation to this project.

Mr. Labissiere, president of CORA, is making arrangements with the Diocese of Nippes in Haiti to receive a shipping container filled with supplies not only for this program, but also for everyday needs. Msgr. Louis Merosne in Haiti will hopefully be able to work with Mr. Labissiere again and have the container clear customs and brought to Anse-a-Veau from Port-au-Prince.

Naimoly Freight in Ozone Park has been used in the past, but the costs have increased. CORA is looking to raise rental fees for the container, U-Haul truck rental, workers to load and unload the truck, container loading fee, and tips. The total for the New York end will be approximately 8 to 9 thousand dollars.

The cost at Haiti will be for Seaboard Marine of Haiti, Veconinter, Port Lafito, Broker Fee, Transport Port-Au-Prince to Anse-a-Veau, Unloading and tips. The total cost in Haiti will be approximately 4 thousand dollars.

To help out or make a donation, please visit CORA directly for contact data at:
https://anseaveau.wordpress.com/contact-us/

Thank you for reading and always looking at the complete picture with GoingTrueGreen.com.

Bill Lauto, at GoingTrueGreen.com
Environmental Scientist
International Sustainability and Energy Consultant
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Bill Lauto has Guest Spot on Dylan Welch's Podcast Going Green

5/29/2021

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Going Green Podcast

Dylan Welch is the host of Going Green's Podcast, television show and news platform that highlights climate change scientists, renewable energy experts, and clean tech entrepreneurs by giving them a voice in the mainstream media.

After a background in television production and over 1,000 shows on Networks such as ABC, NBC, CBS, and Amazon, Dylan started his own company with a focus on clean technology, renewable energy, and sustainability. Since then, Dylan has interviewed hundreds of scientists, CEOs, and experts in the renewable energy space, and has shared their stories to millions of people.

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Article on Going True Green and Bill Lauto

On Dylan Welch Media's website called Going Green, a feature article was posted on Going True Green's Bill Lauto. The following Link may be used to access the article called:

International Green Technology Advancements

Additionally, the Going Green Podcast with host Dylan Welch interviewing Bill Lauto of Going True Green can be heard below on our audio file...

Being interviewed by Dylan at Going Green was a great opportunity to share information and misinformation about living a more sustainable life. As a responsible individual we are the solution to a better tomorrow. By living a more "sustainable life" we will save Money, Health, Energy, and Earth without making any sacrifices! But we MUST work as a Team toward good Environmental Stewardship! I have no electric bill and what I have done is not rocket science. Facts, trade secrets and encouraging support, is what the world needs.The Blame game must end. We must stop looking for a solution from a politician, corporation, political party or celebrity and make the difference ourselves!

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Environmental Scientist
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Speaking Engagements In Rome For Earth Day

2/7/2020

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Pontificio Regina Apostolorum

With Earth Day's 50th anniversary this year, some of my speaking engagements have me presenting in Rome. I am honored to be invited back to speak at the Athenaeum Pontificio Regina Apostolorum, Institute of Science and Faith for the Masters Diploma program in Rome, Italy. I will be presenting to the Seminarians at Pontificio Regina Apostolorum and also welcome to attend are the Seminarians from Pontifical North American College. Additionally, I have been invited to speak at the Rome campus for the undergraduate program at St. John's University.

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Pontifical North American College

I will speak on the truth about our multi-level complex environment and Earth Day. I will share data, Earth Day stories from America and suggestions on how, we as one team, are the solutions to a better tomorrow. Each one of us, by living a more "sustainable life" will save a great deal of money, our health, energy, and God's green Earth without making any sacrifices! I have no electric bill for almost 5 years now and made no sacrifices, because there is always another way of doing something.

The facts, the trade secrets, and encouraging support, is what the world needs. Each of us as an individual is the solution and I hope to provide each seminarian and student with facts to help them and others in the future. This approach to the truth, the facts, and solutions, provides answers for all of us and for the poor.

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St. John's Rome Campus Central Courtyard

Pontificio Regina Apostolorum and Pontifical North American College on April 28th and the time 17:10 to 18:40.

St. John's University, Roma Campus
on April 29th and the time 12:00 (noon) to 13:30

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This riveting historical novel pieces together intricate revelations to present possibilities not widely discussed, probabilities that may explain why some famous figures were misjudged, misunderstood, or completely ignored. How those who were evil, became good and those who were weak, became strong.

First Presentation For Earth Day's 50th Anniversary

1/21/2020

Since the middle of last year I have been talking with different organizations, schools, and universities, about presenting for this year's 50th Anniversary of Earth Day. My main purpose is to speak the truth about our multi-level and very complex environment. I wish to share data, stories and suggestions on how, we as Individuals, are the solutions to a better tomorrow.

Each one of us, by living a more "sustainable life" will save a great deal of money, our health, energy, and our Earth without making any sacrifices! I know, because I practice what I preach. I have no electric bill and what I have done over the years within my own "budget of time and money" is not rocket science. I made no sacrifices. The facts, the trade secrets and encouraging support, is what the world needs. Each of us as an individual is the solution, not some government, corporation, political party, politician or celebrity. Yes, all of these entities have a role and can assist us in our goals, but only when they have the complete picture, all the facts and not just coffee or tea table chatter.

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Chapel Entrance to St. Anthony's HS

Nevertheless, I hope to be a positive contributing factor. I have three speaking engagements already confirmed. The first will be at St. Anthony's High School in Huntington. The administration approved my presentation last week and I will be speaking to 500 National Honor Society students. That date is February 5 and my Earth Day talk is scheduled for 5:45 to 7:00pm.

Just after Earth Day, on April 28, I am humbled to be invited back to speak in Rome at the Pontifical Regina Apostolorum Institute of Science and Faith. I am currently in the process of finalizing additional presentations in both domestic and international venues for this important milestone. I will keep you posted on the dates and locations.
Thank you.

Bill Lauto, at GoingTrueGreen.com
Environmental Scientist
International Sustainability and Energy Consultant
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The Sun's Only Rival

12/19/2019

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1925 GE Edison bulb

When Thomas Edison finally produced a successfully working electrical light bulb, with the help of an amazing team, the world was amazed. Light bulbs became the wonder of the world and a company called GE came up with a great catch phrase to sell their light bulbs after the turn of the century.

The catch phrase is the title of this Going True Green blog post. I took the photo of a GE bulb, still in the original package from 1925, when consulting on a job involving energy savings for a house built in 1925. This bulb was in the basement for almost 100 years, as if waiting for me to take a photo. This was surreal, a time warp for me, but this also created a teaching moment.

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Lewis Howard Latimer

One scientist that became part of Thomas Edison’s team was Lewis Howard Latimer and he was a major contributing factor to the success of the light bulb. Latimer and Joseph Nichols, invented the carbon filament light bulb, which was a tremendous improvement on Thomas Edison’s original filament that would burn out rapidly. After receiving a United States patent for the carbon filament, a second patent was received in 1882 for the process of “Manufacturing Carbons” which was an amazing improvement to the method of producing light bulb carbon filaments.

The Edison Electric Light Company in New York City hired Lewis Latimer in 1884 and he supervised the installation of public electric light throughout New York, Philadelphia, Montreal, and London. Then in 1892, the Edison Electric Light Company merged with the Thomson-Houston Electric Company to become General Electric or as we all know, GE.

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"Evening Under the Lamps" by Pierre Bonnard, c. 1903

The future looked so bright, that even famous artists did paintings and photographs featuring the light bulb. So by the 1920s, GE was selling the new improved light bulbs like the one in my photograph above and then in 1928 came the incandescent bulb we all used until compact fluorescent bulbs slowly replaced them. Today and the future seems bright with LED technology leading the way. Some data shows that a 2 or 3 watt LED will soon give off the light level equal to a 75 watt incandescent light bulb.

In April of next year, the world will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day and for that event, I am humbled to be invited back to speak in Rome at the Pontifical Regina Apostolorum Institute of Science and Faith. I am currently in the process of finalizing additional presentations in both domestic and international venues for this important milestone. I will keep you posted on the dates and locations.

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays to all. Best wishes for a happy, safe and blessed New Year.

Bill Lauto, at GoingTrueGreen.com
Environmental Scientist
International Sustainability and Energy Consultant
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Sustainability Talk

11/12/2019

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My presentation was in the old Reading Room with some furniture and rug from circa 1927.

Honored to be one of the speakers at an excellent program last Tuesday for OceansWide organization at Caumsett State Historic Park. Teachers from multiple school districts came on their day off to attend presentations the provided them with credits for Professional Development Accredited by STEM Hub.

My presentation was given twice on Sustainable Practices and Environmentally Conscience inside the Marshall Field the third's mansion. I explained how key concepts in science education can connect to sustainable practices and environmentally conscience decision making. From appliances in our own kitchen to solar energy. Industry's trade secrets were shared, stories told and facts presented.

At lunch time we enjoyed the beautiful view and warm weather as discussions abound. The image below can be enlarge upon clicking...

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Our Lunch Time View

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Enjoy A Day Of Education & Nature

10/17/2019

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Mansion at Caumsett State Park

Save the Date! Nov. 5th, 2019

Registration Deadline is November 1, 2019
Please use Registration LINK on right to do so now.

Cost: $25.00 per person payable by cash or check on day of event when you arrive. Breakfast, Lunch and Environmental Sustainability in Education Workshop is included along with two other Workshop time slots.
Check is made payable to: OceansWide Organization

Workshop Time: 10:30 to Noon for my Environmental Sustainability in Education Workshop.
Lunch will be after my workshop

Event Time Available: A total of 7 hours is yours to use to peruse the Grounds, attend Workshop(s), have lunch with a view of the Long Island Sound.
Arrive at 8:00 am for Breakfast and stay until 3:00 pm.

Location: Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve
Please use LINK on right for map and directions
Main Mansion House
25 Lloyd Harbor Road
Lloyd Harbor, NY 11743

Professional Development accredited by STEM Hub

Creating A Better Planet Through Education
OceansWide Professional Development Day

Registration

Light Breakfast and Lunch will be provided. Please be sure to include any dietary restrictions you have when registering.
Bring a NOTEBOOK and a few writing utensils!
Be ready to learn and enjoy a beautiful view.
P.S. Bring binoculars!

Workshop Description: UPDATE - 2 Talks Now
Environmental Sustainability in Education

Bill Lauto from GoingTrueGreen.com explains how key concepts in science education can connect to sustainable practices and environmentally conscience decision making. From appliances in our own kitchen to solar energy. Trade secrets will be shared, stories told and facts presented, because everything is connected.

Learn about how to truly save money, energy and Earth!

Map & Directions

Schedule For the Day

8:00 am to 8:45 am
Check-in / Networking / Enjoy the View / Take Photos / Enjoy a Light Breakfast / Visit Tables

8:45 am to 10:15 am
Workshops #1

10:30 am to High Noon
Workshops #2
Environmental Sustainability in Education with Bill Lauto

12:00 Noon to 1:00 pm
Lunch / Networking / Enjoy the View / Take Photos / Take a Brief Walk / Visit Tables

1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
Workshops #3
JUST ADDED: Environmental Sustainability in Education with Bill Lauto

2:30 pm to 3:00 pm
Wrap Up / Visit Tables / Share Business Cards / Enjoy the View / Take Photos

FYI: Some Park and Mansion Information

Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve, situated on a scenic peninsula extending into Long Island Sound, offers miles of bridle paths, walking, jogging, hiking, biking, cross-country skiing and nature trails over acres of woodland, meadows, rock shoreline and salt marsh.

In 1921 Marshall Field III purchased 1750 acres of Lloyd Neck to create one large estate. He named the land after its Matinecock Indian name, Caumsett, which means "place by a sharp rock." Field created a self-sufficient English-style estate as a combination country club, hunting preserve, and home, complete with its own water and electrical supply.

Today, the Marshall Field III Mansion hosts OceansWide Education and Research organization and the Masters Garage houses the BOCES Outdoor and Environmental Education programs where Bill Lauto teaches at both locations.

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Environmental Scientist
International Sustainability and Energy Consultant
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