Yoram Bauman, founder and co-chair of the Yes on I-732 campaign, will explain the economics of putting a price on carbon. He will be joined by UW climate scientist Rachel White, who will address how global energy fueled by carbon has caused the planet and humaity to be facing a global warming crisis. Leran how I-732's price on carbon is designed to help prevent worse climate disruption.
Grab a beer and a bite to eat while getting informed for voting November. Bring your questions! Enjoy the discussion!
While the routine decisions that shape our days—what to have for dinner, where to shop, how to get to work—may seem small, collectively they have a big effect on global warming. But which purchasing choices and changes in our lifestyles might make the biggest difference to the climate? In Cooler Smarter: Practical Steps for Low-Carbon Living, the Union of Concerned Scientists answers these questions based on a comprehensive two-year study.
Join us for a lively panel discussion on "A Price on Carbon" on the 26th of this Month at 7:00 pm. Our panelists will be "World’s First & Only Stand-Up Economist", Yoram Bauman, faculty UW Program on the Environment and fresh from organizing and speaking at the Pacific Northwest Carbon Pricing Conference and Hania Younis of Law Firm Stoel Rives in providing us with laws and current legislation.
Join The Climate Registry and colleagues from other leading organizations for a one day forum that will highlight best practices and innovative approaches to carbon management. Gain insights, ideas and tools from policy makers, NGOs and the private sector on how to build sustainable business practices into your operations. Wrap up the day networking with fellow leaders at our evening reception.
Speakers Include:
Jay Manning, Chief of Staff to Governor Chris Gregoire, State of Washington
Janice Adair, Special Assistant to the Director, Washington Department of Ecology