Highlights from the 2017 California Climate Change Symposium
Science to Safeguard California
“We are in a new climate”
-Noal Diffenbaugh, Stanford University
“There is no shortage of crisis. Last week alone, we had drought, floods and fires in California. Disasters affect Democrats and Republicans alike. Coalition and collaboration building is critical.”
-Director Mark Ghilarducci, California Office of Emergency Services
“Keep your focus on your objectives.”
-Secretary Matt Rodriquez, California EPA
“We are going to be carbon farmers in this state.”
-Secretary Karen Ross, California Department of Food and Agriculture
“Thinking adaptation to make investments”
-Chair Robert Weisenmiller, California Energy Commissioner
“Lead by attracting people to follow.”
-John Laird, California Secretary of Natural Resources