California has a new law that sets up a program for licensing carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects. Will CCS be a tool to save us from climate disaster — or a false solution that imperils the climate and increases environmental injustice and dangers?
The US Environmental Protection Agency, the California Air Resources Board, and the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability are co-sponsoring a daylong symposium on Carbon Capture and Sequestration (CCS). The invitation to the event says: “The purpose of the symposium is to create a space for a diverse group of stakeholders—academics, environmental justice (EJ) stakeholders, and state and federal policymakers—from across the United States to discuss environmental and public health concerns, and challenges related to the use of CCS technology to inform current policy and regulatory processes, with a specific focus on any potential impacts on local communities. . . .The symposium agenda has been developed by a planning committee comprised of government staff, environmental justice advocates, and academics. ”
Spanish interpretation provided.
The Stockton environmental justice organization Little Manila Rising will conduct a tour of potential local CCS sites. If you’re interested in participating, contact Matt Holmes at matt@littlemanila.org.
WHEN
Thursday, September 29, 9 AM – 5 PM
WHERE
University Plaza Waterfront Hotel
110 West Fremont St, Stockton
or online
Register here.
Registration deadline September 23