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Climate Change Comes to Austin

By Katherine Gregor, June 11, 2010, 10:30am, Newsdesk

Come hear Helen Plume, a world-renowned climate change expert from New Zealand, speak Tuesday, June 15. Our local chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council organized the event, with reception;Lee Leffingwell and Mark Strama warm the crowd up.

From USGBC's media release:

A principal analyst in the Climate and Risk Directorate at the Ministry for the Environment in Wellington, New Zealand, Plume has been instrumental in building the reputation for leadership on climate change that New Zealand holds in the world today.

A meet and greet reception with Mrs. Plume will follow the lecture. This presentation is part of the USGBC Central Texas – Balcones Chapter's ongoing lecture series, which features environmental experts from around the world.

Tuesday, June 15, 2010 8 6:30-9:30pm, Austin Convention Center. Networking, one hour lecture, and reception to follow. A free tour of the Austin Convention Center’s LEED retrofit is included, beginning at 5:30

Ticket Prices (include Reception & Tour) Chapter Member - $35.00. Non-Member - $50.00

NOTE: Limited complimentary tickets are available through CNU Central Texas. E-mail [email protected] if you're interested.

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