On Thursday, May 24, St. James Episcopal Church is hosting a public forum about the impact of global climate change on the Bay Area.
The event will feature Laura Tam, Sustainable Development Policy Director for the San Francisco Planning and Urban Research Association (SPUR). Under her leadership, SPUR has published major reports on Bay Area climate change mitigation and adaptation, as well as a study on the future of Ocean Beach in light of rising sea levels. Tam will talk about the studies and SPUR’s proposed policy recommendations.
Prior to joining SPUR, Laura worked for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Inspector General, where she conducted research and analysis that produced recommendations for the EPA to better manage environmental problems. In this position, she worked on a variety of policy issues, such as enforcing the Clean Water Act and managing electronic waste. She previously worked for the Northern Forest Center on rural development and conservation in the Northeast. She is the author of the book, At Home in the Northern Forest.
The forum is free and takes place from 7pm until 8:30pm at St. James Episcopal Church, 4620 California Street near 8th Avenue. No RSVP is required.
Sarah B.