Envisioning a Green New Deal in Washington State (Panel Discussion, 4/25/2019)
Posted: 4/22/2019 (Local Events)
Interested in what a Green New Deal would look like here in Seattle and Washington State? Join us for a panel discussion on what potential policies could be implemented at the national, state, and city level. We will discuss the details of transitioning to a clean energy economy that provides living wage jobs and protects the most vulnerable communities in our fight against climate change.
Panelists:
- Lylianna Allala, Legislative Aid for U.S. Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal
- Debolina Banerjee, Climate Justice Policy Analyst at Puget Sound Sage
- Mike O’Brien, Seattle City Council Member District 6
- Dr. Nives Dolsak, UW Center for Environmental Politics
Moderator: Ahmed Gaya, National Field Director for the Sunrise Movement
Sponsor: This UW Earth Week event is being co-organized by GreenEvans, UW Students of the Seattle Chapter of the Sunrise Movement and the Climate Justice Workgroup of the graduate student Union UAW 4121. Find out more about the event on our Facebook page.
Food will be served!
Date: 04/25/2019
Time: 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Location: HUB Room 250