Effective Climate Policy with Direct Carbon Pricing

Senate Briefing

Monday, July 13, 2009

1:00 - 2:30 p.m.

Room SVC 208-209 Capitol Visitor Center

Speakers Include:

James Hansen, PhD: Leading climate scientist

Robert Shapiro, PhD: Co-Founder and Chairman, Sonecon; former U.S. Under Secretary of Commerce for Economic Affairs; economist, author

Prof. Janet E. Milne, JD: Professor of Law, Vermont Law School, author of "The Reality of Carbon Taxes in the 21st Century"

Cecil Corbin-Mark, Deputy Director,  WE ACT for Environmental Justice and Co-Coordinator, Environmental Justice Leadership Forum on Climate Change

Moderated by  Brent Blackwelder, PhD: President, Friends of the Earth

Sandwiches and beverages will be provided at 12:30 p.m. for all.  Please indicate below if you would like a boxed lunch.

All those without a Capitol pass or press credentials must pre-register to attend this event due to Capitol Security Requirements.