Space—the next resource

Earth may be running out of natural resources, but there’s one place where they are infinitely available—space. Paul O. Wieland, former NASA engineer and author of Crossing the Threshold: Advancing into Space to Benefit the Earth, will speak Tuesday, August 17, at 7:30 p.m. at Avid Reader at the Tower, 1600 Broadway. Wieland states that transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources is necessary to save the Earth, but it may not be enough. He adds that humans should incorporate the energy and resources that are abundant in space in order to secure a sustainable future. The event is free. For more information, call (916) 441-4400 or visit www.avidreaderbooks.com.