Enlisting Sunlight in the Fight Against Climate Change
Climate Resolve is hosting a breakthrough event on the global and local benefits of deploying cool surfaces (roofs, walls, and pavement). “Enlisting Sunlight in the Fight Against Climate Change” will cover the potential for cool surface deployment in our built environment to (1) improve the Earth’s global energy budget by reflecting sunlight back to space, mitigating the greenhouse effect; and (2) protect public health by cooling temperatures at the local scale, lessening the urban heat island effect.
A networking reception with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will follow the program.
You’ll hear from:
- scientists who have assessed the solar reflectance of cool surfaces and can convey their benefits
- policymakers leading the efforts to deploy cool surfaces
- creators of local cool roof and cool street projects
- community organizers who have implemented cool surfaces in their neighborhoods
The event will help you:
- grasp the Earth’s complex energy budget and atmospheric chemistry
- understand how reflective surfaces curb climate change, and learn key considerations in factoring the CO2 equivalence of cool surfaces
- learn about the multifarious kinds of cool roof, cool wall and cool pavement products
- develop cool surface projects on the ground in your community
- address common misperceptions about cool surfaces
When: Monday, September 23, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., followed by a networking reception with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres
Where: Headquarters of Latham & Watkins, 1271 Sixth Avenue, 34th Floor, New York City
Program:
- Panel, “Cool Surfaces: Global Cooling Co-benefits”
- Panel, “Case Study: Building a Cool Surface Community Project in Los Angeles”
- Networking Reception