Climate Speaker Series
n January 2019, Will Toor joined the Colorado Energy Office (CEO) as its Executive Director appointed by Governor Jared Polis. In this role he has helped coordinate the development and implementation of the state’s Greenhouse Gas Roadmap, which serves as an action plan to achieve the state goals of a 50% reduction in GHG pollution from 2005 levels by 2030 and a 90% reduction by 2050. Prior to becoming CEO, Will was Transportation Program Director at the Southwest Energy Efficiency Project (SWEEP). Will served as Boulder County Commissioner for eight years and served as Mayor of Boulder for six years. Will served on and chaired the Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG). He served on the Air Quality Control Commission and the state oil and gas taskforce. Will spent 12 years as Director of the University of Colorado Environmental Center, where he developed campus sustainability programs. Will holds a BS in Physics from Carnegie Mellon University and a Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Chicago.
Climate Speaker Series
Rachel Forbes
Rachel Forbes, MSW, is a Professor of Social work and the Western Colorado MSW program director at the University of Denver.
Jon Waterman
Forty years ago, Jon Waterman took his first journey to Alaska’s Noatak River and was astonished by the abundant wildlife...
Auden Schendler
Auden Schendler spent twenty-six years running sustainability programs at Aspen One, which operates ski resorts, hotels, restaurants, and
Pollution In Pristine Places
Ulyana Horodyskyj Peña is a geologist/glaciologist/climate change expert with extensive experience in science communication.
Justicia Climática Para Los Latinos
Beatriz, cofundadora de Voces Unidas, ahora dirige una iniciativa de Conservación Colorado.
Latino Climate Justice
Explore the Colorado Latino Climate Justice Policy Handbook - first of its kind research and informational guide for the Latino community.
Colorado’s Roadmap To Reduce Greenhouse Gas Pollution
n January 2019, Will Toor joined the Colorado Energy Office (CEO) as its Executive Director appointed by Governor Jared Polis.
An Indigenous View On Climate And Environment
Darren is the author of “The Bear River Massacre: A Shoshone History” and teaches Native American History at Utah State University.
World On A Plate
Lisa Palmer is the National Geographic Research Professor of Science Communication at the School of Media and Public Affairs.
Code Red: Communicating The Urgency And Opportunities Of Climate Action
Susan Joy Hassol is the Director of Climate Communication.
