Waxman-Markey Climate Bill to be Debated at Law School
Sept. 17, 2009
MEDIA ADVISORY
The Waxman-Markey Climate Bill: Too Weak? Too Strong? About Right?
A Three-Way Debate
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a historic bill aimed at addressing climate change. As the Senate prepares to take it up, forces on both sides are clamoring for changes. Experts discuss what should happen next.
WHEN: Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009, 6:30pm-8:30pm
WHERE: Columbia Law School, 116th Street/Amsterdam Avenue, Room Jerome Greene Hall Room 104
WHO:
Too Weak: Abigail M. Dillen, attorney, Earthjustice
Too Strong: Roger R. Martella Jr., partner, Sidley Austin LLP and general counsel U.S. EPA 2006-2008
About Right: Steven A. Cohen, executive director, The Earth Institute, Columbia University
Moderator: Michael B. Gerrard, director, Center for Climate Change Law, Columbia Law School
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Media contacts: Steven Gosset 212-854-1787 [email protected]
Kevin Krajick 212-854-9729 [email protected]
Co-sponsored by Columbia Law School, Columbia Climate Center and The Earth Institute, in conjunction with Climate Week NYC.