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More upcoming green economy events in the NW
Posted by Bonnie Frye Hemphill on 25 March 09, 04:26 AMApril 1: The Seattle Aquarium will host a sneak preview of A Sea Change. follows retired educator and concerned grandfather Sven Huseby back to stunning ancestral sites (Norway, Alaska the Pacific Northwest) where he finds cutting-edge ocean research underway. His journey of self-discovery brings adventure, surprise and revelation to the hard science of acidification.
—In the Great Hall of the Seattle Aquarium at 6:30 p.m. This not-yet-released movie brings to light the urgency of “the other CO2 problem” — ocean acidification.
April 2: Kevin Wilhelm, founder of Sustainable Business Consulting and an active member of Business Leaders for Climate Solutions, has just released his new book, Return on Sustainability: How Business Can Increase Profitability & Address Climate Change in an Uncertain Economy. It’s a market-based call to action demonstrating how businesses can turn climate risk into an opportunity. Climate Solutions is joining the Seattle Climate Partnership and K&L Gates to host the book’s Seattle launch:
—6pm-8pm, April 2, 2009
—Offices of K&L Gates (925 4th Ave # 2900, Seattle, WA 98104)
—Wine & cheese reception
Space is limited, so please RSVP soon to Bonnie Frye Hemphill,
April 2-3: Seattle U Conference on Working Responsibly for Sustainability will bring together a star-studded cast of speakers, including many members Business Leaders for Climate Solutions tol highlight the agenda of this international conference integrating business, government, NGOs from April 2-3. For more information, click here.
April 29: Entrepreneur Jonathan Rose will address the Urban Land Institute on Green Infrastructure: Thinking Beyond the Grid. Jonathan Rose’ company redeveloped the Vance Building (where we have our Seattle offices) and has a portfolio of green properties around the country. Details here.
Apr 22: ZINO Green Investment Forum in Seattle will showcase local green companies as they compete for a minimum $50K fund. ZINO is accepting applications until April 5 for investment in a company doing Clean Tech/Green IT/Energy Efficiency/SmartGrid/Sustainable Products and Services. Apply here or call RJ at 206-621-0466
May 20: Our Moment Has Come! Join Climate Solutions in Leading the New Energy Economy at our Annual Breakfast at Benaroya Hall, Seattle. For more information, please visit our website.