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CITY OF ALBANY TO HOST NATIONAL CONVERSATION ON CLIMATE ACTION
OCTOBER 4TH
Community Discussion Will Address Climate Science, Solutions; Events Happening Nationwide
[Albany, NY] - The City of Albany announced today that it will be part of the National Conversation on Climate Action and will host an event October 4, 2007 to discuss the science and what is needed at the local level and beyond to solve global warming. Albany joins local government leaders from across the country in hosting these events, which will be part education and part interactive community-wide discussion. The National Conversation is sponsored by ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability, Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies and the Association of Science-Technology Centers.
For more information on the National Conversation on Climate Action, including an up- to-date list of participating cities, please go to www.climateconversation.org.
“This is a great opportunity for Albany to take part in the national discussion on global warming and to begin looking at what we can do to effect change at the local level,” said Mayor Jennings.
The event is open to the public and will take place at the main branch of the Albany Public Library on October 4, 2007 from 6 to 8 pm. The guest speaker will be Andrei Lapenas, who is an associate professor of climatology at the University at Albany.
The National Conversation is designed to highlight and catalyze local efforts to address global warming, build local awareness and facilitate community engagement. Participants at the event will hear from climate scientists, local government officials, and leaders from the faith, environmental, business and other stakeholder communities as well as take part in an interactive discussion about climate solutions.
Local governments are uniquely positioned to significantly reduce global warming pollution. They have been spearheading the effort to implement innovative strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while saving energy and money and fostering healthier, more livable communities.
“We hope the National Conversation on Climate Action will spark a broad discussion that starts at the local level about the challenges and solutions associated with global warming and that ultimately leads to real, effective action,” said Michelle Wyman, Executive Director of ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability.
CONTACT:
Douglas Melnick, Director of Planning, City of Albany
518.434.2532
Monica Walters, ICLEI
510.844.0699 x315
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