... we don't begin slashing carbon emissions very soon. Tomorrow, August 21, 2008 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm Doubletree Riverside
Do you know how to live on a "different planet?" That is how scientists describe Earth in the future if we don't begin slashing carbon emissions very soon, before dangerous climate thresholds are passed. One of the most menacing threats we face is the lack of any sense of governmental responsibility for tackling this problem. In this address, Professor Wood presents a framework that citizens can use for holding government at all levels responsible for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. She draws upon the Target for U.S. Emissions Reductions released by scientists to quantify government's obligation to reduce emissions. As she explains, there can be no "orphan shares" in meeting this planetary carbon liability. She points out that government has the tools to accomplish this, and as a sovereign trustee of our atmosphere, has the obligation to do so. Yet, Idaho is far behind many other states in carrying out its responsibility to reduce its share of the atmospheric carbon load. Professor Wood draws upon the World War II model of "victory speakers" to encourage citizens and community leaders to take a stand, before it is too late.
Professor Wood's lecture will be followed by an hour of group discussion and brainstorming.
Location: Doubletree Riverside, Emerald Room
2900 Chinden Blvd., Boise, ID
Time: 1pm-3pm
**Please RSVP** greenleeders@gmail.com
Submitted by Katy Slater, Idaho Blue Insulation
www.idahoblue.com