Event

Energy Politics

Energy Politics: The Role Carbon Plays in the 2012 Elections featuring Peter Byck, Producer and Director of Carbon Nation, and Geoffrey Ashton, Regional Senior Vice President, Calvert Funds | June 26 | 730-9am | Fourth & Madison Building | 925 Fourth Ave, 18th Floor, Seattle. Where is America on the issues related to its dependence on carbon sourced energy needs? What are the politics, the upcoming campaign issues? What are the common themes from mainstream America? What is corporate America up to addressing energy engagements?

Peter Byck is the Director & Producer of the documentary Carbon Nation. In the course of making the film, Peter traveled the nation learning the perspective of Americans on energy. The film was premiered in Seattle in a special event sponsored by the WCTA and The Boeing Company. Peter has over 20 years experience as a director and editor. His first documentary "Garbage" won the South by Southwest Film Festival. He edited documentaries for "Lord of the Rings" and "King Kong." Peter has a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the California Institute of the Arts.

Geoff Ashton, CalvertGeoffrey Ashton is Senior Regional Vice President for Calvert Investments and an expert in Socially Responsible Investing. Geoffrey will address corporate environmental engagement trends; the steps energy extraction firms are taking to cut carbon emissions and attend to America's energy needs.

Prices: WCTA Members (Early Bird) $25 | Non-Members (Early Bird $35 | WCTA Members $40 | Non-Members $50 | At the Door $60.