Tag: Environmentalists

  • Saturday, November 14, 9:30 am – 1:30 pm – The Road to Copenhagen: Mini Conference on Global Climate Change

    The Cambridge Forum will sponsor The Road to Copenhagen: Mini Conference on Global Climate Change, Saturday, November 14 beginning at 9:30 am at the First Parish Church, 3 Church Street in Cambridge.  U.S. Congressman Ed Markey reflects on his ground-breaking legislation outlining the nation’s plan to reduce carbon emissions.  The latest data on polar ice melt and sea level change will be outlined.  A group of researchers, political leaders, and local advocates join in the discussion.

    As governments, scientists, and environmentalists prepare for the Copenhagen meetings to hammer out the next international agreements on global climate change, Cambridge Forum brings together a group of researchers,political leaders, and local advocates to discuss the issues that will be on the table in Copenhagen. Public health experts discuss the impact of warming on food production and movement of diseases. How is this global data relevant to local environmental groups? How can local groups co-ordinate their work, share best practices, and have a broader impact?

    For more information, log on to www.cambridgeforum.org.

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  • Tuesday, November 10, noon – 1 pm – Walk to the Sea

    Join the Boston Harbor Association’s Vivien Li for a tour of the “Norman B. Leventhal Walk to the Sea” on Tuesday, November 10, from noon to one pm.  The mile long walking tour encompasses four centuries of Boston history, extending from Beacon Hill to Long Wharf.  Meet in front of the State House on Beacon Street.  The tour is free, but reservations are recommended.  You may call 617-482-1722. or email mail@tbha.org.

    The Boston Harbor Association  is a non-profit, public interest organization founded in 1973 by the League of Women Voters and the Boston Shipping Association to promote a clean, alive and accessible Boston Harbor. TBHA brings together diverse interests — harbor users, environmentalists, developers, waterfront businesses, and decision makers — to develop balanced solutions for maritime industrial activities, commercial development, environmental protection, and public access around Boston Harbor. For more information on their activities, log on to www.tbha.org.

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