MARK THE DATE: An RFF Book Launch and Panel Discussion on Politics, Power Plants, and the “War on Coal”

Date

March 16, 2016

News Type

Press Release

What and Who:

A book launch for Struggling for Air: Power Plants and the “War on Coal”,  which assesses accusations by Obama policy opponents who say the president is waging a “war on coal.”

Presentation by the authors: Richard L. Revesz, Lawrence King Professor of Law and Dean Emeritus, New York University School of Law and Director, Institute for Policy Integrity; and Jack Lienke, Senior Attorney, Institute for Policy Integrity.

Panelists who will join the authors to further discuss future challenges of Clean Air Act regulations:

  • Vicki Arroyo, Executive Director, Georgetown Climate Center at Georgetown Law; Assistant Dean of Centers and Institutes and Professor from Practice, Georgetown Law
  • Dallas Burtraw, Darius Gaskins Senior Fellow, Resources for the Future
  • Jonathan Z. Cannon, Blaine T. Phillips Distinguished Professor of Environmental Law and Director, Environmental and Land Use Law Program, University of Virginia School of Law

When: Tues., Apr 5, 2016 | 4:00–5:30 p.m.

Where: Resources for the Future | 1616 P St. NW, Washington, DC 20036

Please note:

  • A reception follows the presentation.
  • Books will be available for sale.
  • There will be no webcast.
  • Reporters: Pl. show credentials at sign-in.
  • Complete event information available on the event page.

Resources for the Future (RFF) is an independent, nonprofit research institution in Washington, DC. Its mission is to improve environmental, energy, and natural resource decisions through impartial economic research and policy engagement. RFF is committed to being the most widely trusted source of research insights and policy solutions leading to a healthy environment and a thriving economy.

Unless otherwise stated, the views expressed here are those of the individual authors and may differ from those of other RFF experts, its officers, or its directors. RFF does not take positions on specific legislative proposals.

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