From: hberg@ux1.cso.uiuc.edu (Steven D Hilberg)
Newsgroups: sci.environment
Subject: Conference--Global Climate Change: Business/Economic Perspective
Date: 29 Sep 92 18:32:43 GMT
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Organization: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign


                 GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE: FOCUS ON ILLINOIS
                   An Economin and Business Perspective

                        Thursday, October 29, 1992
                              Jumer's Chateau
                           Bloomington, Illinois

Conference Purpose

    Illinois' agriculture and natural ecosystems face serious impacts 
from climate change. The state is a contributor of about four percent of
the global greenhouse gas emissions, and Illinois' industrial complex 
will likely be regulated as a result of efforts to mitigate climate
change. While climate change is a global concern, it is not widely
recognized that the effects of climate change and any adaptation and
mitigation responses will be felt and implemented at the state and local
level.  The purpose of this conference is to provide an updated overview
on the climate change debate, to examine Illinois' climate trends, and to 
focus the climate change discussion on Illinois, specifically on effect
and mitigation issues related to business, agriculture and industry
interests within the state.

    This is the fourth in a series of conference arranged and jointly
sponsored by the Illinois State Water Survey.

    This conference is for public officials, business and industry
representatives, agricultural and forestry interests, and anyone
concerned about the impact of climate change and climate change driven
policies on the state of Illinois.


CONFERNCE SPONSORS

The Illinois State Water Survey

    The Water Survey is the primary agency in the state concerned with
water and atmospheric resources.  The Water Survey was designated as
Illinois' center for scientific research and information related to 
global climate change by Joint House Resolution 81 of the Illinois
General Assembly. The Global Climate Change Program was established in
1991 to provide for Illinois a center of expertise addressing the global
climate change issues with a three-way focus, including studies of
climate change and its effects, monitoring of climate-related
environmental changes, and the timely dissemination of information about
the issue.


Illinois Power Company

    Global climate change has proven to be an issue filled with
complexities, uncertainties, and misconceptions.  Since global climate
change legislation could have a significant impact on industry and the
economy, it is an issue that must be openly discussed and better
understood.  Illinois Power is committed to providing education and the
science of global climate change to our employees, customers, and the
public.  This conference is one way to promote both education and
networking of individuals involved in this issue.



With Assistance From:

The Illinois Association of Environmental Professionals
Illinois Manufacturer's Association
Central Illinois Air & Waste Management Association
Lake Michigan States Air & Waste Management Association
Air & Waste Management Association Intercommittee Task Force on Global
Climate Change


CONFERENCE SPEAKERS

Porter Womeldorff, Vice President, Illinois Power Company

Dr. Michael Schlesinger, Department of Atmospheric Sciences, University
   of Illinois

Dr. Ken Kunkel, Director of the Midwestern Climate Center and Director of
   the Office of Applied Climatology at the Illinois State Water Survey;

Stanley A. Changnon, Chief Emeritus and Principal Scientist, Illinois
   State Water Survey

Dr. Hayri Onal, Assistant Professor of Operations Research, Department of
   Agricultural Economics, University of Illinois

Dr. Mark Schwartz, Conservation Biologist/Plant Ecologist, Illinois
   Natural History Survey

Charles Clark, Manager of the Utility Planning Methods Program,
   Integrated Energy Systems Division of the Electric Power Research
   Institute

Bob Lieberman, Director of the Office of Research and Planning, Illinois
   Department of Energy and Natural Resources

David Baker, Manager of Policy Research, Illinois Department of Energy
   and Natural Resources

Dr. Karl A. McDermott, Commissioner, Illinois Commerce Commission



CONFERENCE REGISTRATION

    The registration fee for this conference is $75. To obtain a
registration brochure or to register by telephone call 217/333-8888.
However, your payment or purchase order must reach us by the October 23rd
deadline. Your registration form and purchase order will also be accepted
by fax (217/333-6540).  Registration at the door will be available on a
first-come, first-served basis.  Those who register at the door will not
be assured a place at the conference luncheon.
    Full-time university/college students may attend at a reduced rate.
Please call Steve Hilberg, 217/333-8495 (email: hberg@uiuc.edu) for more
information.


CONFERENCE INFORMATION

    For information on the conference program or speakers contact Dr.
Stephen Vermette at the Illinois State Water Survey, 217/333-7128 (email:
vermette@mcc2.sws.uiuc.edu); or Mr. Rick Diericx at Illinois Power
Company, 217/424-6835. For questions or information about registration
call Steve Hilberg at 217/333-8495 (email: hberg@uiuc.edu).
-- 
Steve Hilberg       __     "Some people are weatherwise but 
               *   /--      most are otherwise."  BF
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