March 18, 2008
In this episode:
Global Warming
A statewide look at the potential impacts of climate change on the economy and the growing movement among businesses to address its effects. Mike Nesteroff of the Seattle law firm of Lane Powell joins us to discuss Governor Gregoire’s recent environmental legislation and how businesses can successfully respond to a greener market.
Related Links
Department of Ecology reports on how climate change will impact Washington's Economy
Washington’s progressive renewable energy legislation
Effects of Initiative 937 (Washington’s clean energy initiative) on consumers, jobs and the economy
Washington’s retreating glaciers and declining snowpack (pdf)
Governor Gregoire’s climate change executive order (pdf)
CEO Spotlight: Joel Solomon
Joel Solomon, CEO of Renewal Partners in Vancouver, B.C., discusses his company’s environmental approach to development.
Scambusters: Affinity Fraud
Martin Cordell of the Washington Department of Financial Institutions discusses affinity fraud.
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