Cool State Forum: A New Green Economy-Where Are the Opportunities and Benefits?
Location: REI- Seattle (map) doors open at 6:30
Please join us in a fun and lively discussion. If we all take steps together, we can confront the challenge of global warming.
Monday, May 19th, 7-8:30pm. REI- Seattle (map) doors open at 6:30 with conversation and snacks. Program begins promptly at 7:00.Please join us in a fun, lively and informative discussion: This month's Cool State Forum will be a panel discussing what a new, green economy will look like including:
- Opportunities in Washington State for green jobs and companies
- Making the shift to sustainable practices - what it might mean for our economy
- How businesses might benefit from going green
Climate change is real, it’s here, and it is arguably the greatest environmental challenge of our time. While climate scientists are continually converging on stronger consensus about the realities of climate change and its impacts, some say our individual and social responses are not . Others point to the economic opportunities of a new, green economy and to our state’s position at the forefront of climate change action.
If we all take steps together, we can confront the challenge of global warming. Find out what role you can play by attending our monthly Cool State Forums (other forum topics listed below). Statewide and regional solutions will be discussed, including “cap & trade,” tolling, solutions in schools and businesses, and a new green economy that provides good, green jobs.
Please RSVP to help us plan ahead. Email or call the Sierra Club at 206.378.0114 x308 or Jessica.eagle@sierraclub.org.
Background on the Governor’s Executive Order and the Climate Advisory Team:
In February 2006, Governor Gregoire issued an executive order establishing statewide goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels by 2020, to 25% below this mark by 2035 and to half of 1990 levels by 2050. Governor Gregoire also set a goal for 2020 of tripling our number of clean energy jobs and of reducing our imported fuel expenditures by 20%. Thinking through how we can achieve these goals was the task of a broad stakeholder process called the Climate Advisory Team. The team just released its first report of action recommendation. Click here to view the report.
The Cool State Forum Calendar:
- May 19th - A New Green Economy—Where are the opportunities and benefits?
- June 23rd - Cool Schools & Classrooms—Giving recognition to those taking the lead
- July 28th - Cool Companies—Real actions & discussion on engaging more businesses
- August 25th - Western Climate Initiative—recommendations for a regional plan
For all forums we open the doors at 6:30 for conversation & snacks. Presentations begin promptly at 7:00 pm. Put them on your calendar today! Jessica Eagle Associate Regional Representative Sierra Club 206.378.0114 x 308