development

When A Billion Chinese Jump:
Jonathan Watts, Asia Environment Correspondent for The Guardian, takes us on a 100,000km journey through a country struggling to manage economic growth and declining ecosystems. At heart, Watts' new book is not a call for panic, but a demonstration that - even with the crisis so severe, and the political scope so limited - the actions of individuals can make a difference.

$10 for members/students
$15 for non-members
Tickets available at the door or in advance at:
http://www.world-affairs.org/calendar.cfm?eventID=1363&action=eventDetails

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September Workshop: 4 weekly 90-min. webinars with subject matter expert Scot Case an internationally recognized expert on responsible sourcing, green supply chains, and environmental marketing. Discover ways to buy a better future. Develop skills to reduce costs while driving environmental and social innovation. Explore strategies government/corporate purchasers are using to buy more environmentally and socially responsible goods and services while balancing traditional supply chain concerns like price, performance, and availability.

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"How Sustainability is Changing the NW & Your Real Estate Business Seminar"

Class held at Fish Singer Place, a new sustainable home community located at 15715 Dayton Ave N Seattle. Tour the new Martha Rose Construction community and see firsthand how low impact development and green building are impacting our region.

You Will Learn About
 Regional Population Growth and Demographic Forecasts, Policies and Initiatives
 Low Impact Development (LID) for Current Land Use and Development
 Examples of Local LID Projects
 Rain Gardens, Green Roofs and Green Walls

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