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Putting a Price on Carbon

December 5, 2016 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Free

Join us for this educational forum on a wide range of issues related to putting a price on carbon.

  • What are the scientific, economic and ethical arguments in favor of a carbon tax?
  • What are the practical and political barriers to implementation?
  • How should climate activists in NYC organize around these challenges?

Speakers:
– Dr. James Hansen, Director, Climate Science Awareness and Solutions Program at Columbia University Earth Institute
– Charles Komanoff, Director, Carbon Tax Center
– Cecil Corbin-Mark, Deputy Director and Director of Policy, WE ACT for Environmental Justice
– Robert Werner, Citizens’ Climate Lobby
– Mark Dunlea, 350NYC / Green Education and Legal Fund

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Organized by 350NYC. Hosted by NYC Grassroots Alliance

Details

Date:
December 5, 2016
Time:
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Cost:
Free
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Website:
tinyurl.com/carbon-tax-Dec5

Organizer

350NYC

Venue

New York Society for Ethical Culture
2 W 64th St
New York, NY 10025 United States
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Phone
(212) 874-5210