Join Our National Conversation
America’s Clean Energy, Good Jobs Future
Are you curious about how we can catalyze a clean energy revolution in America that launches a new generation of good jobs and broadly shared economic opportunity? Are you hungry for information on the latest trends in clean energy, good jobs policies, research and initiatives?
Then, support the Apollo Alliance with a contribution of $1,000 or more and join in on the National Conversation!
The National Conversation series invites Apollo donors to interact directly with leaders and policy makers – like Colorado Governor Bill Ritter (July 2008) and Congressman Jay Inslee (January 2009) – who are on the front lines of the movement to transform our economy and move us swiftly and decisively toward a clean energy future.
Click here to join the National Conversation.
For donors who are already part of the National Conversation, please rsvp to nationalconversation(at)apolloalliance.org.
March National Conversation: Senator Barbara Boxer
Our March 10th conversation features U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer (D - California), the chair of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, and a firm proponent of Cap and Trade legislation. Members of the National Conversation can participate in a call with the Senator, discussing her strategy:
• Setting enforceable short- and long-term emissions targets;
• Establishing a carbon market;
• Investing in clean technology; and
• Supporting efforts by local and state governments to deal with climate change.
The March 10th call will start at 1:20 p.m. PT/4:20 p.m. ET.
2009 Invited Speakers include:
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U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, (D - Michigan) to examine Domestic Clean Energy Manufacturing |
Mayor Cory Booker of Newark, New Jersey to describe his work Rebuilding America’s Cities Clean and Green |
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Economist James Galbraith to explain how best to Rebuild our Economy |
Green-collar economy advocate Van Jones to address Green Jobs and Social justice |
The Details:
Each 45-minute National Conversation is moderated by Phil Angelides, Chairman of the Canyon-Johnson Urban Communities Fund, former California State Treasurer, and Chairman of the Apollo Alliance.
Pre-registration is required by phone 415 371-1700 x204 or online.
We ask for a minimum $1,000 donation to participate in this distinctive series. The Apollo Alliance is fiscally sponsored by the Tides Center, a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization, and your donation is fully tax-deductible to the extent allowable by law.
For donors who are already part of the National Conversation, please RSVP to nationalconversation(at)apolloalliance.org.
For more information, contact Mary Raftery, Deputy Director of Apollo, 415 371-1700 x204 or nationalconversation(at)apolloalliance.org.
Why Apollo?
We stand at a critical moment in history. That is why the Apollo Alliance recently issued the comprehensive New Apollo Program - to accelerate the development of our nation’s vast clean energy resources and move us toward energy security, climate stability, and economic prosperity. To move this agenda forward and to mobilize a coalition that is unprecedented in its strength and diversity, we need your support! Working together, we will reduce carbon emissions, spur domestic job growth, and position America to thrive in the 21st century economy.
