San Francisco,
CA
January 22, 2013 (All day) - January 23, 2013 (All day)
The Sustainable Foods Summit is a series of international summits that focuses on the leading issues the food industry faces concerning sustainability and eco-labels, such as Organic, Fair Trade, Rainforest Alliance, UTZ Certified, etc.
Berkeley,
CA
January 23, 2013 - 7:30pm - 9:30pm
KPFA and the International Forum on Globalization present a conversation with Wenonah Hauter, hosted by Claire Cummings.
San Francisco,
CA
January 25, 2013 - 12:00pm
From organic cotton to recycled zippers many clothing brands are trying to establish their bona fides with consumers who care about the health of their bodies and the planet. In a world of increasing transparency about environmental and labor practices consumers expect to know more about the clothes they wear. What lies ahead for product labeling and making the $200 billion US clothing industry more sustainable? Are efforts encouraging consumers to wash their clothes less a smart move or a retailer dodge? Do U.S. brands really monitor their factories in China?
San Francisco,
CA
January 29, 2013 - 6:00pm
Rosemary Davies, Graduate, Berkeley High School’s Green AcademyMike Haas, Founder, Alliance for Climate Education (invited)Geoff Green, Founder, Students on Ice
Walnut Creek,
CA
February 2, 2013 - 8:00am - 4:00pm
The Mt. Diablo Peace and Justice Center in Walnut Creek announces its Second Annual conference for anyone who works with young people in K - 12, including Parents, Teachers, Administrators, Classroom Aides, School Personnel and After-School Program Providers . Participants will develop the skills they need to make the classroom, the school and the community a more peaceful place. Educators for grades K - 12 are encouraged to attend.
San Francisco,
CA
February 4, 2013 - 6:00pm
A flood of natural gas released by hydraulic fracturing is turning energy markets upside down. How will that impact the way America powers its economy and moves people and goods around?
Many countries are investing in clean fuels and putting a price on carbon emissions. Will the United States also start to price fuels to include their full costs? How will that impact the economy?
Join us for a broad conversation with leaders of one of the country’s biggest energy companies and one of the largest environmental organizations.
San Francisco,
CA
February 5, 2013 - 7:00pm
Lynn Jurich, President and Co-founder, SunrunDanny Kennedy, President and Founder, SungevityAdditional panelists TBA
Oakland,
CA
February 10, 2013 - 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Western States Legal Foundation (WSLF) will be hosting its 30th anniversary gala, “Half Life: Celebrating 30 Years of Working for Peace and Disarmament,” with special guests: retiring Congressman Dennis Kucinich; “Pentagon Papers” whistleblower Daniel Ellsberg; journalist and San Francisco radio host Rose Aguilar; and invited guest Representative Barbara Lee, on February 10, 2013, at Oakland’s First Congregational Church. Opening Reception “A Taste of Oakland” 5-6:30pm
