Center for American Progress

: Opportunities for Curbing Methane Pollution
Past Event


Opportunities for Curbing Methane Pollution

State and federal responses to emissions of heat-trapping methane


9:00 - 10:00 AM EDT

The Center for American Progress is pleased to invite you to a panel discussion with key state and federal officials and leading experts from the environmental and labor communities. There is a growing awareness that methane pollution must be addressed if we intend to avoid the worst effects of climate change. This panel will examine state and federal approaches to capturing the potential economic and environmental benefits of methane pollution control strategies.

Welcoming remarks:
Carol M. Browner, Distinguished Senior Fellow, Center for American Progress

Panelists:
Mary D. Nichols, Chairman, California Air Resources Board
Judi Greenwald, Deputy Director for Climate, Environment, and Energy Efficiency, Office of Energy Policy and Systems Analysis, Department of Energy
Mark Brownstein, Associate Vice President & Chief Counsel, U.S. Climate and Energy Program, Environmental Defense Fund
Mike Langford, National President, Utility Workers Union of America, AFL-CIO

Moderator:
Greg Dotson, Vice President for Energy Policy, Center for American Progress