With John Farrell. Policy Director at the Institute for Local Self-Reliance
Opening comments by Ron Proctor, Co-Chair of the City of Tucson Climate Change Committee
Local Climate Change update from Dr. Gregg Garfin. UA Institute of the Environment
Our window to mitigate the worst effects of Global warming is rapidly closing. 2040 is the year by which we must “decarbonize” in order to have a chance to stabilize a “safe” climate.
Join the Sustainable Tucson community and extended network to hear Nicole Foss, world-renown lecturer and co-creator of TheAutomaticEarth.Com speak from their DVD on Preparedness. Time will be taken to discuss this important subject which all of us are interested in. Topics include Navigating an Epic Predicament, Psychology of Contraction, De-Globalization, Community and Society, Energy and Resources, Goods … Read more
Tonight— February 11– Sustainable Tucson will host a panel discussion and public forum focusing on creative ideas for building a sustainable economy in Tucson.
Tucson is one of the poorest cities in the southwest, has a fragile desert ecosystem, and relies far too heavily on defense, the University of Arizona, and tourism for its vitality. We need diversification and creativity in our economic development efforts.
Tonight’s speakers represent wide-ranging ideas from public banking and time trading to TREO’s efforts in building Tucson’s economy. The meeting will be held in the downtown library’s lower level meeting room. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; program begins at 6 p.m. Details after the jump.