Wednesday, April 28, 2010: A Conversation with Arizona Department of Environmental Quality Director Benjamin Grumbles, 2:30-3:30 pm, Rm. 237, Law School:
Please join us for this informal presentation and discussion period with Director Grumbles. Director Grumbles will be discussing state and federal policy on climate change. This presentation is open to students and faculty at the law school and the University community in general.
Director Grumbles was appointed the head of ADEQ in June 2009. Mr. Grumbles has an extensive background in environmental policy formulation having served as Assistant Administrator for the Office of Water at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). There he led the National Water Program involving Safe Drinking Water, Clean Water, wetlands protection, ocean dumping, and the American Indian Environmental Office.
Prior to his years with the EPA, Mr. Grumbles served as Deputy Chief of Staff and Environmental Counsel for the Science Committee in the U.S. House of Representatives. Director Grumbles maintains a blog on the ADEQ website that can be accessed at: http://www.azdeq.gov/function/about/blog/bensblog.html
Environmental Law Society Earth Week!
Monday, April 19th 12:20 PM
Room 168
Sandy Bahr Chapter Director, Grand Canyon (Arizona) Chapter of the Sierra Club Ms. Bahr has worked actively on environmental and political issues in Arizona for the past twenty-three years, both as a member of many government committees and as staff for several environmental organizations. At the Sierra Club, her responsibilities include advocating for environmental protection at the Arizona Legislature and with various state and federal agencies, conducting research, developing and evaluating policies, and conducting grassroots outreach and organizing. Ms. Bahr will talk about her work as an advocate, environmental lobbying, and progressive environmental policy.
Tuesday, April 20th 12:20 PM
Room 137
Joellen Russell, Ph.D. Biogeochemical Dynamics Laboratory, University of Arizona Dr. Russell is a master climate modeler and expert on biogeochemical dynamics, which studies the interactions between the biological, geological and chemical components of the Earth's environment. These dynamics are influenced by interactions between organisms and their surroundings, including water, air, soil and sediments. Dr. Russel will talk about how climate change models are developed and about her current research on increased acidification of the oceans and sea ice change.
Wednesday, April 21st 12:20 PM
Room 168
Laura Lopez-Hoffman, Ph.D. School of Natural Resources & Environment, Udall Center for Studies in Public Policy, University of Arizona Dr. Lopez-Hoffman studies the linkages between the environment and human society, in particular how science and policy affect ecosystem services. Much of Lopez-Hoffman's work focuses on the science and policy of ecosystem services in the southwestern US and northwestern Mexico. Dr. Lopez-Hoffman will be discussing her recently published book Conservation of Shared Environment: Learning from the United States and Mexico, which focuses on borderland issues.
Thursday, April 22nd 12:20 pm
Room 168
Paul Blowers, Ph.D. Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, University of Arizona Dr. Blowers studies the application of theoretical chemistry techniques to environmental problems. He is interested in advancing the development of green engineering and in training students to approach sustainability assessment through quantifiable methods. Dr. Blowers will be discussing how current proposals to regulate certain greenhouse gas chemicals may actually contribute to climate change, emphasizing the importance of in depth communication between public policy makers, lawyers, and the science/engineering community in order to create scientifically-based environmental regulation. For more information, please email ELS President Alex Smith at asmith47@email.arizona.edu
Lunch will be served at all events University of Arizona law school, nw corner of speedway & mountain. For more information, please email ELS President Alex Smith at asmith47@email.arizona.edu
Friday, April 23, 2010: AzRISE Seminar: “The Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Imperative for a Robust Economy”, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m., Kiva Room of the Student Union Memorial Center, University of Arizona, 1303 E. University Blvd.
Observers of U.S. energy policy might think of energy efficiency as a useful tool to manage the growth of our nation's energy consumption. They might also see it as a means to ease our transition into a post-carbon world. There is an emerging body of evidence which compels a significantly greater attention to the critical role of energy efficiency and renewable energy investments in maintaining a more productive and more prosperous economy.
This seminar will focus on the importance of energy productivity and the surprising opportunities that might greatly accelerate the nation's historical growth in economic productivity. Distinguished speakers at the seminar will include: John A. "Skip" Laitner, Director of Economic and Social Analysis for the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) and Jeff Schlegel, representative of the Southwest Energy Efficiency Project (SWEEP), a public interest organization promoting energy efficiency in Arizona and six southwestern states.
Wednesday, April 28, 2010: A Conversation with Arizona Department of Environmental Quality Director Benjamin Grumbles, 2:30-3:30 pm, Rm. 237, Law School:
Please join us for this informal presentation and discussion period with Director Grumbles. Director Grumbles will be discussing state and federal policy on climate change. This presentation is open to students and faculty at the law school and the University community in general.
Director Grumbles was appointed the head of ADEQ in June 2009. Mr. Grumbles has an extensive background in environmental policy formulation having served as Assistant Administrator for the Office of Water at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). There he led the National Water Program involving Safe Drinking Water, Clean Water, wetlands protection, ocean dumping, and the American Indian Environmental Office.
Prior to his years with the EPA, Mr. Grumbles served as Deputy Chief of Staff and Environmental Counsel for the Science Committee in the U.S. House of Representatives. Director Grumbles maintains a blog on the ADEQ website that can be accessed at: http://www.azdeq.gov/function/about/blog/bensblog.html
The 1L Class of the Arizona Journal of Environmental Law and Policy Announced:
Michael T. Arase
Ashley E. Blum
Damian M. Bonura
Maryanna J. Broussard
Robert W. Current
Jennifer M. Dang
Phillip M. Daniels
J. Alexander Dattilo
Thomas R. Dennis
Joseph A. Ezzo, Jr.
Patrick B. Hall
J. Alexander Hayes
Todd D. Jarvis
Valisa E. Nez
Benjamin C. Nielsen
Lisa B. Pope
R. Steven Reed
Elizabeth N. Rollings
Scott Schindler
Jenelle M. Simmons
Andrew Spencer
Mingchanok Tejavanija
Brenton W. Twitchell
Raina Wagner
Learn more about AJELP's 1L Class here.