Jan 31 2008 - 9:00am
Jan 31 2008 - 9:30pm
Location:
UO Campus
FOCUS THE NATION
Thursday, January 31st 2008
A national teach-in on Climate Change. Events run from 9:00 a.m.– 9:30 pm
EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD CLIMATE SUMMIT
9:00 a.m. - Noon Thursday, January 31
Fir Room, Erb Memorial Union
Learn How the Public Sector is Responding to the Climate Crisis Metro-area local governments, utilities, and schools discuss their activities in one or more of these areas:
• Energy and water efficiency, renewable energy and other good businesspractices that reduce greenhouse gas emissions
• Preparations for the impacts of climate change
• Supporting low-carbon business and job creation
• Educating students and the public about Climate Change and Sustainability
Welcome and opening remarks by UO President Dave Frohnmayer. Climate protection briefings by senior staff from EWEB, EPUD, NW Natural, LTD, Springfield School District, Bethel School District, 4J School District , City of Eugene, City of Springfield, Lane County, LCOG, LCC, and UO.
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