Center for Sustainable Suburban Development Conference

Thursday, May 22, 2008

The Historic Mission Inn
Music Room
Riverside, California
7:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.
Call 951-827-7830 for details

How Southern California tackles the daunting task of meeting stricter federal and state emissions standards and reducing greenhouse gases is the focus of this all-day conference by UCR's Edward J. Blakely Center for Sustainable Suburban Development.

Despite significant progress in the last 30 years, there is growing evidence that air pollutants in Southern California - including particulate matter smaller than 2.5 microns (PM2.5) are exposing Southern California residents to potentially serious health risks.

In addition, there is now overwhelming consensus that immediate attention needs to be taken to reduce greenhouse gases. California has taken a leadership position to address global climate change with the promulgation of AB 32, legislation to reduce greenhouse gases in California.

Future federal and state emission standards for reducing air pollutants will require extreme challenges and new approaches to air quality planning in Southern California.

Luncheon Keynote Speaker:

James Boyd,
Vice Chair, California Energy Commission
"Energy and Air Quality:
Building a Bridge to State Policy Objectives"

Panels:

An Issue of Health
Goods Movement and Air Quality
Potential Solutions and Timetable

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The conference is recommended for anyone who plays a role in determining policy related to air quality and meeting emissions requirements, including elected officials, city, county and regional staff members, developers, community groups, academics, healthcare professionals, those in the transportation and trade industries, and interested citizens.