Co-sponsor of Global Warming Solutions Act to Provide Testimony at San Jose Public Workshop on Draft Scoping Plan to Implement Law
August 7, 2008
WHAT: A co-sponsor of California’s Global Warming Solutions Act (AB 32), Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), will provide testimony at a public workshop scheduled by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to discuss its draft scoping plan to implement AB 32. EDF economist and policy scientist James “Jamie” Fine will comment on macroeconomic effects of AB 32, its cap-and-trade provisions, clean tech investment and job growth potential, savings opportunities for consumers, the cost of inaction, and the areas where the scoping plan must go further. Dr. Fine also will be available before and after his testimony to speak with reporters.
WHY: The Global Warming Solutions Act (AB 32) is the first state-level, economy-wide cap on greenhouse gas emissions in the United States. It sets a firm cap that ensures California’s greenhouse gas emissions are reduced approximately 30% by 2020. Implementing AB 32 successfully will set a precedent for other states and the nation to follow.
WHO: James (“Jamie”) Fine, economist/policy scientist, Environmental Defense Fund, AB 32 Co-sponsor
WHEN: Friday, August 8, 9:30am - 4pm (NOTE: Meeting may conclude prior to 4 pm)
For more information, visit: www.arb.ca.gov/cc/scopingplan/meetings/meetings.htm
WHERE: County of Santa Clara, Berger Auditorium, 1555 Berger Drive, San Jose, 95112
CONTACT: Jesus Mena, (415) 948-4220-c, jemena@edf.org
James Fine, (916) 710-3371-c, jfine@edf.org