Other Events

“Access Denied: Science News and Government Transparency”  On Monday Oct. 3, from 3 to 5 p.m., the National Press Club will host a panel of journalists and invited administration officials to critique what journalists and the government are (or aren’t) doing to live up to the promise to make science more transparent and accessible to the public. Call the National Press Club to reserve: 202-662-7501

Each year, the Natural Areas conference gives natural resource professionals and natural areas managers the chance to connect with and learn from others working in fields related to natural areas conservation. This year’s conference is hosted by the Natural Areas Association (NAA) with co-host National Association of Exotic Pest Plant Councils (NAEPPC) and will explore a range of topics concerning natural areas management and planning in the face of climate change. Tallahassee and the natural beauty of the Florida panhandle provide a stunning backdrop for the conference proceedings.

Seize the opportunity to advance smart grid solutions and deliver benefits to Canadians with other Canadian and international industry leaders. Discussions will focus on Canada’s current smart grid development and its direction for the future.

Greenbuild NEXT, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, will be the first time the U.S. Green Building Council is hosting Greenbuild outside the United States. The conference and expo will celebrate what's NEXT for green building.

The Alternative Clean Transportaion (ACT) Expo is the largest alternative fuels and clean vehicle technologies show in North America.

The “Stow It-Don’t Throw It” Project invites youth (and adult volunteers) to join us for our first Youth Ocean Conservation Summit, which is designed to allow youth participants to learn from marine scientists and conservationists about the current threats facing marine ecosystems, both locally and globally. Participants will learn what other youth are already doing to help tackle some of these issues, and they will be given a chance to work with their peers to develop action plans for their own ocean conservation projects.

Organized by BioCycle magazine — the leading authority on anaerobic digestion and composting of organic waste streams into high value products. North America's largest conference and trade show on recycling of organic waste streams into Renewable Power, Fuels, Thermal Energy and Soil Products brings you over 70 sessions on technologies, feedstocks, facility management, biogas markets and financing.

Founded in 2004 as a one-day renewable energy expo, AREDAY is now one of the most important renewable energy technology and policy summits in the U.S. Featured speakers this year include Ted Turner, T. Boone Pickens, and Tim Wirth, co-chair of the UN Foundation, as well as some of the world's top scientists and high-level U.S. government officials who deal with sustainable energy.

The 2011 meeting of the International Society of Exposure Science will gather scientists from all over the globe to share current research activities and explore emerging trends in exposure science, defined as "the bridge between environment and health." Early Bird Registration until Friday, September 30