Climate Change Events on the Calendar This Week - UPDATE
Tomorrow is Climate Crisis Action Day and a bunch of organizations are joining together for a rally in DC at which JK will be one of the speakers. Go here for a press release with specifics about the event tomorrow. JK should be on some time between 11 am and 1 pm. Go here to see who’s organizing and sponsoring the event. If you’re in the DC Metro area and you’re free you may want to stop by.
On Wednesday, Al Gore will be testifying before both Senate and House committees on climate change and the environment.
In the morning, he’ll appear before the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, chaired by Rep. Dingell. The Committee website schedule notes:
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 2007 Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality will hold a joint hearing with the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment of the Committee on Science and Technology entitled “Perspectives on Climate Change.” 9:30 a.m. in room 2123 Rayburn House Office Building Witnesses: Former Vice President Al Gore and Dr. Bjørn Lomborg, Adjunct Professor, Copenhagen Consensus Center, Copenhagen Business School
In the afternoon, he’ll appear before the Senate Committee on the Environment and Public Works, chaired by Sen. Boxer. The Committee website schedule notes:
FULL COMMITTEE: Vice President Al Gore’s Perspective on Global Warming Wednesday, March 21, 2007 02:30 PM
SD-106 Dirksen Senate Office Building – SD-106
JK will be speaking at the University of Florida in a Townhall Forum on Friday. The initial notice is here. Because there was heavy demand per this blog post, they made arrangements for advance ticket distribution.
Because of an overwhelming response, ” there will be advance tickets available for students and the general public. UF students and faculty with a valid Gator-1 identification card will be able to pickup tickets beginning on Tuesday, March 20 at the Phillips Center for Performing Arts during business hours, 12 p.m.- 6 p.m. The general public will be able to pick up tickets beginning on Wednesday, March 21. Tickets are free of charge and will be issued on a first come, first serve basis. Only one ticket per person will be issued.
Doors will open at 2 p.m. for students with issued tickets and 2:30 p.m. for the general public with issued tickets. Tickets are for general seating in the University Auditorium.”
The event is Friday, March 23, 2007.
The environment and climate change will be a major focus for JK. So if you’re in the area… check it out.
UPDATE: JK and THK will be doing an interview about the book, “This Moment on Earth”, with Imus this Friday, 3/23/07 from 7:29 – 7:50 am eastern
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That’s funny—Senator Kerry will be in my hometown at my alma mater on my birthday! Sadly, I no longer live there, but I guess I’ll catch him at the event in D.C. I was going anyway, and didn’t realize he was going to be there (though I’m not surprised.)
Unfortunately I can’t see the Senator tommorow, but I can’t wait till May 15th! Thanks for doing a stop in DC Senator.
Hello:
I am glad John will be in DC for a book signing! Any word on where the event will be located? Looking forward to this great event.
As a child my father made sure we visited every national park and as many forests as possible traveling from naval base to naval base and his next tour of duty. Yes he loved to fish!, and more importantly he stressed the love of the land, our land from sea to shining sea and the need to protect it. The beauty, harmony, and power of nature made an everlasting impact on my being. To preserve the land for many generations to come.
Thank you for sharing your voices and commitment on behalf of the environment.
Bless you both.