April 25, 2008

Media Advisory: Climate Change and the Law

Planners Assume a Leading Role in Changing the Global Warming Status Quo

WASHINGTON, DC — Who is responsible for reducing greenhouse gas emissions? 

Cities, counties and states are not waiting for the federal government to continue to take baby steps. In fact, California and more than a dozen other states want to adopt more stringent auto emission standards, but the Environmental Protection Agency has rejected the request. California is petitioning the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn EPA's decision, and next month APA will join others in filing amicus briefs to support California's petition.

Direct from APA's National Planning Conference, join the leading expert on climate change litigation in the California Attorney General's office as he explains why the city planning profession has a critical role and responsibility in reducing global warming. California is a national leader in adopting climate change laws, such as AB 32 — the Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 — and connecting the dots between urban sprawl and greater vehicle miles traveled.

WHO  

Ken Alex, Office of the Attorney General, State of California
Alex is the senior assistant attorney general heading the environment section of the California AG's Office and also the head of the global warming unit in that office. He represents California in the public nuisance actions filed against the power and auto companies for CO2 emissions and global warming.

Lora Lucero, AICP, Amicus Liaison, American Planning Association

CALL IN NUMBER

U.S./Canada Dial-in: 800-482-8912
Conference ID:  45146457

WHEN

Monday, April 28, 2008
9 a.m. Pacific/10 a.m. Mountain/11 a.m. Central/12 p.m. Eastern
The call will last 30 minutes – 10 to 15 minutes for remarks then Q&A

CONTACT

Roberta Rewers, APA, 312-786-6395; rrewers@planning.org