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ASU Seminar: 'Many Facets of Climate Change in Arizona'
TEMPE, Ariz., Nov 23, 2009 /PRNewswire-USNewswire via COMTEX/ --
On February 2, 2005, Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano signed an Executive Order stating that "Arizona and other Western States have particular concerns about the impacts of climate change and climate variability on the environment, including the potential for prolonged drought, severe forest fires, warmer temperatures, increased snowmelt, reduced snow pack and other effects." The Executive Order also recognized that "actions to reduce GHG emissions, including increasing energy efficiency, conserving natural resources and developing renewable energy sources, may have multiple benefits including economic development, job creation, cost savings, and improved air quality."
Moderated by Tom Mounteer, a prominent climate change attorney and author of the Climate Change Deskbook (2009; ELI Press)*, this seminar will discuss the strategies that Arizona residents are using to mitigate or adapt to climate change, touching on topics such as the role of alternative energy production, strategies for minimizing landfills' contribution to climate change, and state environmental agencies' role in combating GHG emissions.
* For complete information about this book, visit www.climatechangedeskbook.com/index.htm
Speakers:
Gerald DaRosa, Bryan Cave LLP
Benjamin Grumbles, Director, Arizona Dept. of Environmental Quality
Kate Maracas, Abengoa Solar
Tom Mounteer, Paul Hastings LLP (moderator)
Niki Wuestenberg, Republic Services, Inc.
WHEN: December 1, 2009, 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
WHERE: The Great Hall
Arizona State University
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Tempe, AZ 85287
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RSVP: This event is free and open to the public. Please RSVP via email to mcmurrin@eli.org by November 27.
A reception will be held after the event from 5:00 - 6:30 PM
The Environmental Law Institute strengthens environmental protection through improving law and governance worldwide. ELI delivers timely, insightful, impartial analysis to opinion makers, including government official, environmental and business leaders and journalists. ELI is a clearinghouse and a town hall, providing common ground for debate on important environmental issues.
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Washington, DC 20036
www.eli.org
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