November 13, 2023, Noon to 1:00 pm
Utah and Climate Innovation Panel discussion
A panel discussion with:
- Gabi Tellez, Managing Director, Utah Innovation Lab
- Kim Shelley, Director, Utah Department of Environmental Quality
- Luz Escamilla, Minority Leader, Utah State Senate
- Moderator: Jennifer Robinson, Chief of Staff, Gardner Institute
Hinckley Institute caucus room - Room 2018, Gardner Commons
The Wilkes Center for Climate Science & Policy, along with the Gardner Policy Institute and the Hinckley Institute of Politics co-hosted this community discussion on the role of innovation in tackling climate change. Could the state’s new Beehive Emissions Reduction Plan, using federal funds through the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, help to stimulate local industries and Utah-focused green initiatives? How can the state support a shifting Utah economy that is responsive to climate change and poor air quality? Where does Utah have unique opportunities to meet demand for sustainable energy and climate-conscious technologies and businesses?
CO-SPONSORED BY:
The Wilkes Center for Climate and Policy
Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute