6/19/19 Climate/Energy Policy: Carbon Cutbacks San Mateo County

Article Source: Sustainable San Mateo County (SSMC)

Sustainable San Mateo County (SSMC) has been co-hosting a monthly Environment & Sustainability Thrive Action Group (TAG) in conjunction with Thrive, the Alliance for Nonprofits in San Mateo County.
Next Wednesday June 19, we are pleased to announce that SSMC, Thrive and Green San Mateo County are co-sponsoring the following event:
Climate & Energy Policy: Carbon Cutbacks in San Mateo County


Optimizing advocacy of county building codes, state clean energy & federal carbon taxes. From 5 local experts, gain knowledge of opportunities for action that address big climate and energy challenges, and appreciably cut GHG emissions.

Format: roundtable 'intros & info' (15 min), expert updates (45 min), open discussion (30 min), optional networking (1:00 PM to 1:30 PM)

Speakers

- Dulce Ceballos Arias, HS senior / leader, Youth vs. Apocalypse (education) - Green New Deal

- Diane Bailey, ED, Menlo Spark (nonprofit) - Silicon Valley fossil free buildings

- Charlsie Chang, Legislative Analyst, Peninsula Clean Energy (government) - CA clean energy policy

- Rachael Londer, Energy Specialist, San Mateo County (government) - county green building codes

- Robert Steele, Congressional Liaison, Citizens' Climate Lobby (nonprofit) - federal carbon tax
Please note: Registration is required.

Come to learn and contribute! Network with your peers! Together, let's accelerate sustainability adoption throughout San Mateo County - and beyond!

When: WED June 19th, from 11:30am-1:00pm (with optional networking from 1-1:30PM)

Where: Sobrato Center for Nonprofits, Redwood Shores. The Center is located at: 330 Twin Dolphin Drive, Redwood City, CA, 94065 . Shoreway Conference Room

Cost: Free

Please consider carpooling if you can!

More information & registration: click here.

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