Policymakers face a critical challenge: electrifying the U.S. vehicle fleet while establishing stable transportation funding, as traditional fuel taxes become obsolete. This event explores new

Policymakers face a critical challenge: electrifying the U.S. vehicle fleet while establishing stable transportation funding, as traditional fuel taxes become obsolete. This event explores new models like mileage fees or carbon taxes. An electronic program detailing the event and panelists is available here.

Supported by the Mineta Transportation Institute, the program features U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla, and Caltrans Director Toks Omishakin. The Commonwealth Club of California, the nation's oldest and largest public affairs forum, hosts this discussion.

Transportation policymakers face a critical dual challenge: electrifying the nation's vehicle fleet and establishing a stable funding source. As the U.S. shifts to electric vehicles, the

Transportation policymakers face a critical dual challenge: electrifying the nation's vehicle fleet and establishing a stable funding source. As the U.S. shifts to electric vehicles, the traditional reliance on motor fuel taxes is unsustainable, necessitating new models like mileage fees or carbon taxes.

This vital discussion features U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, Senator Alex Padilla, and other experts. The program is supported by the Mineta Transportation Institute at San José State University.

The Commonwealth Club of California, the nation's oldest and largest public affairs forum, hosts this event. For more information and upcoming events, visit: SUBSCRIBE | UPCOMING EVENTS | BECOME a MEMBER | DONATE NOW | Watch & Listen | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Explore Catholic presentation strategies and the Pope’s 7-year journey to total sustainability, inspired by Laudato Si’. Roger Ingersoll will share insights from over 20 presentations to

Explore Catholic presentation strategies and the Pope’s 7-year journey to total sustainability, inspired by Laudato Si’. Roger Ingersoll will share insights from over 20 presentations to diverse Catholic and secular audiences, including conservative groups. His extensive experience includes arctic and offshore projects, where he witnessed significant climate changes firsthand.

Juan Rios, a member of the Latinx Catholic Action Team, will discuss effective outreach to Catholic Latinos, leveraging his bilingual skills and commitment to diversifying climate advocacy. Sr. Ricca Dimalibot, a General Councilor with the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, will detail climate advocacy within her religious community and their initiation of Pope Francis' 7-year journey to integral ecology. Her congregation has taken a public stand on climate and sustainability, serving communities globally.

This conference features Bishop Robert W. McElroy, a leading advocate for the Catholic Church's climate action, and Jose Aguto, Associate Director of the Catholic Climate Covenant, who will

This conference features Bishop Robert W. McElroy, a leading advocate for the Catholic Church's climate action, and Jose Aguto, Associate Director of the Catholic Climate Covenant, who will discuss the laity's vital role in advocacy.

Explore action opportunities and next steps. Engage with the Monthly Calling Campaign and visit the CCL Catholic Climate Conference Event Page for more details.

The event concludes with actionable steps for caring for Creation and closing remarks from CCL President Madeleine Para, Allan Phillips, Jon Clark, and Jessie Snyder.

Sister Elizabeth Brandreth offers the opening prayer, followed by Madeleine Para, President of Citizens' Climate Lobby, who kicks off the conference. Bishop John Stowe, OFM Conv, Bishop of

Sister Elizabeth Brandreth offers the opening prayer, followed by Madeleine Para, President of Citizens' Climate Lobby, who kicks off the conference. Bishop John Stowe, OFM Conv, Bishop of Lexington, delivers the keynote.

Bishop Stowe advocates for elevating care of creation as a core Church doctrine and a key pro-life issue, serving as Episcopal Advisor for the Catholic Committee of Appalachia and Bishop President of Pax Christi USA. CCL's Dr. Danny Richter will converse with Ambassador Francis Rooney, former U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See and a Republican sponsor of the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act.

On September 11, 2019, Democracy Now! presented "We Are Striking to Disrupt the System," an hour-long interview with 16-year-old climate activist Greta Thunberg. In her first extended U.S.

On September 11, 2019, Democracy Now! presented "We Are Striking to Disrupt the System," an hour-long interview with 16-year-old climate activist Greta Thunberg. In her first extended U.S. broadcast interview, the Swedish activist discussed her global school strike, which began in 2018 and has inspired millions. Having refused to fly due to emissions, Greta arrived in New York via a zero-emissions yacht to join a global climate strike and address the UN Climate Action Summit.

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