GOV. RITTER TO PARTICIPATE IN 'FOCUS THE NATION' AT CU-BOULDER ON THURSDAY

GOV. RITTER TO PARTICIPATE IN 'FOCUS THE NATION"

AT CU-BOULDER ON THURSDAY

 

Gov. Bill Ritter will take part in Thursday's "Focus the Nation" event at the University of Colorado atBoulder, a nationwide teach-in designed to focus student attention on climate change. More than 1,300 universities, colleges, high schools and other groups across the nation, including more than 30 institutions in Colorado, are participating.

 

Gov. Ritter issued Colorado's first Climate Action Plan in November, calling for a 50 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions in Colorado by 2020 and an 80 percent reduction by 2050. 

 

Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008

 

9 a.m.                          Gov. Bill Ritter will address students and faculty as part of the "Focus the Nation" climate-change awareness initiative. CU-Boulder, Old Main Chapel, first floor.