Columbus Green Scene

Columbus Green Scene: local solutions to global climate change

February 4, 2010, 5:00-7:00 P.M. at the Barrister Club. (Directions below)
Please join us at 4:30 for a light snack!

Poster by Lili Wang
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International climate change conferences have stalled, and the time to 'act locally' is now. Developing initiatives to lessen climate change's potentially disastrous effects means working with individuals across the environmental spectrum. Indeed, community leaders and citizens must work together to create and sustain the local 'green' scene. However, what that 'scene' should look like and who should be involved remains hotly debated.

Join us for what will surely be a stimulating and engaging discussion as we deliberate local responses to the global climate change crisis.

In this session, we will focus on addressing the following questions, tapping into the knowledge, experiences, and interactions of five panelists from diverse backgrounds:

• What green policies are being pushed by city, university, and non-profit leaders here in Columbus?
• Where do local climate change mitigation initiatives overlap and where must we work to bridge the gap?

Panelists

• Becky Mansfield - Associate Professor, Department of Geography
• Erin Miller - Environmental Steward, Get Green Columbus and Office of the Mayor of Columbus
• Meera Parthasarathy - Founder, Columbus Green Building Forum
• Christina Redman - Office of Energy Services and Sustainability, The Ohio State University
• Marilyn Welker - Director, Simply Living

Submit A Question for Discussion
Unlike the presidential debates where the audience is excluded from participating, panelists will field questions from the audience. While questions asked during the event will receive highest priority, we are also soliciting questions before the event. Please fill out the following form to submit a question.

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Special Thanks
This event would not be possible were it not for the hard work of the following individuals: Jessica Barnes, Christine Biermann, Phil Birnie, Sayoni Bose, Nick Crane, David Decker, Chris Hartmann, Bobby Klein, Justine Law, Zoe Pearson, Johnathan Rush and Lili Wang.

Sponsors

• Council on Student Affairs (via student activity fees)
• Geography Graduate Organization
• The Department of Geography
• Coca-Cola

Directions
The Barrister Club is located on the second floor on the northwest corner of the South Campus Gateway at the corner of High Street and West 11th Avenue.

• From the Oval, simply walk east to College Road and turn right.
• Follow College Road south to 11th Avenue.
• Turn left toward High street, and look for the Barrister Club entrance on your right, just before you reach Panera Bread.
• If you will be driving, affordable parking is available in the South Campus Gateway parking garage, accessible from East 11th Avenue or East 9th Avenue.