Internationally renowned science historian and author Dr. Naomi Oreskes will present a webinar on pricing carbon on February 21st, 2017. Dr. Oreskes is the author of the acclaimed 2010 book Merchants of Doubt. This meticulously researched book documented the (Bill Murray, not the rodent) “Groundhog Day effect” experienced when the same small group of people and organizations deployed an identical strategy to cast doubt on the science and evidence against, respectively, tobacco, acid rain, DDT, the CFC-driven hole in the ozone layer and, finally, climate change.

As the evidence of accelerated climate change and its impact on society mounts, there is an increasing sense of urgency to find solutions. Learn how putting a price on carbon works and why scientists, economists and world leaders view pricing carbon as an essential strategy for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and stimulating the growth of clean, renewable energy.

Legislation to introduce carbon pricing in Massachusetts has been introduced on Beacon Hill by Senator Michael Barrett of Lexington.  Green Needham reported on this legislation when it was introduced in its current version at the beginning of the last Legislative session in January, 2015.

This free webinar is presented by the US League of Women Voters.  Pre-registration is required.  

Please RSVP here for The Case for Pricing Carbon webinar with Dr. Naomi Oreskes. on Tuesday, February 21st from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm EST

Webinar on Carbon Pricing with Naomi Oreskes