Monday, June 9, 2008

Climate Change roundtable for Seattle readers

A last-minute invitation came my way this morning -- let's find out what the technocrats are planning.

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YOUR HOUSE, YOUR CAR, OUR CLIMATE: STATE DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION DEPUTY SECRETARY TO DISCUSS HOW LAND USE IN WASHINGTON AFFECTS CLIMATE CHANGE



WHAT: At this evening discussion roundtable, two influential state and community leaders will discuss the core issues that are key to Washington’s ability to tackle climate change: the connection between land use and transportation.

WHO: David Dye, Deputy Secretary of the Washington Department of Transportation, will discuss how the Department is responding to the challenge of reducing emissions from transportation in Washington.

Rod Brown, senior partner at Cascadia Law Group, will discuss what changes we may see based on the actions taken during the 2008 Washington legislative session relating to growth management and climate change.

WHEN: Monday, June 9, 2008, 6-8 p.m.

WHERE: REI Flagship Store, 222 Yale Avenue North, 2nd floor meeting room.

COST: Admission is free. Refreshments provided.

This event is organized by the Washington Foundation for the Environment, and co-sponsored by People For Puget Sound and CH2M Hill.

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