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HomeMy WebLinkAbout083022 FW_ Forest Defense is Climate Defense - Port Townsend 9-17 ________________________________ From: John Talberth Sent: Tuesday, August 30, 2022 11:00:39 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: John Talberth Subject: Forest Defense is Climate Defense - Port Townsend 9-17 ________________________________ ALERT: BE CAUTIOUS This email originated outside the organization. Do not open attachments or click on links if you are not expecting them. ________________________________ Friends and colleagues; Please join Center for Sustainable Economy <http://www.sustainable-economy.org/> , Center for Responsible Forestry <https://www.c4rf.org/> , and the Emergency Conservation Committee PNW <https://www.ecc-pnw.org/> on September 17th, 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM at the Port Townsend Community Center (right next to Farmers Market) for a panel discussion on the climate impacts of industrial logging activities and what decision makers at the federal, state, and local level can do to scale up climate smart alternatives that represent a win-win-win for climate, communities, and workers. More information about the event can be found here <https://www.sustainable-economy.org/forest-defense-is-climate-defense-port-townsend> . Please share the event on Facebook here <https://fb.me/e/29ZhPqLmM> . The panel will feature former Commissioner of Public Lands (2009-2017) Peter Goldmark, Dr. John Talberth, and Jessica Randall speaking about the scientific and economic case for protecting Olympic forests for their climate benefits and what strategies are in play to accomplish that goal. A lively discussion will follow, so please be prepared to share ideas on what you think needs to happen. See you then! John John Talberth, Ph.D. President and Senior Economist Center for Sustainable Economy (360) 344-2080 office (510) 384-5724 cell Skype ID: john.talberth www.sustainable-economy.org <http://www.sustainable-economy.org> @johntalberth