Faster Freight-Cleaner Air (FFCA) conference series is the premier event in North America showcasing solutions and resources to improve operations and reduce air emissions from the goods movement industry while creating healthy communities.

Everyone's talking about clean technology and a new wave of investments rolling in to fund companies in this sector. Where's the truth and where's the fiction? Will the funding come from angel investors, venture capitalists or project finance? And what does this mean for startups? Steve Bengston, PricewaterhouseCoopers David J. Blumberg, Blumberg Capital Steve Eichenlaub, Intel Capital Peter Nieh, Lightspeed Venture Partners Matthew Trevithick, Venrock Moderator: Allison Leopold Tilley, Pillsbury Winthrop

http://cityofvancouver.us/conference/ Sustainability Conference - July 10 and 11, 2008 Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Keynote

This class provides a basic overview of geothermal energy systems.

This reception, panel and roundtable discussion about “What’s Next for Cleantech Investing?" will explore the latest developments and emerging policies that are impacting the industry now that cleantech is firmly established. Bay Area business leaders will discuss the challenges and opportunities in cleantech investing. To register go to HBsustainable.com

Four leading experts from the venture capital, scientific, and business communities discuss the global outlook for green tech.

FREE PUBLIC PROGRAM Learn the fundamentals of permaculture design - a system of assembling the essential components of the human habitat in an integral organic pattern that benefits humans, animals, and plants in a particular region. Please call (510) 642-4111 and refer to EDP 014159 to reserve a space. E-mail landarch@unex.berkeley.edu for more information.

All about composting for your backyard garden & your health.

The one-day event brings together practitioners and partners from across the country to discuss the best practices for sustainable and green initiatives at the local government level.

Providing an overview of the major renewable technologies, including solar, geothermal and more!

In this workshop, we’ll define ecotourism and discuss the benefits and challenges experienced by tourist destinations, local communities and travelers. We’ll also look at some of the current trends in ecotourism, and help you identify tours and destinations that are truly sustainable.

Faster Freight-Cleaner Air (FFCA) conference series is the premier event in North America showcasing solutions and resources to improve operations and reduce air emissions from the goods movement industry while creating healthy communities. The second annual FFCA Puget Sound will focus on innovative programs, policies and technologies now being implemented in the region and provide a venue for ports in the Pacific Northwest to interact with technology providers, elected officials, environmental organizations and the community to develop plans to improve efficiency and reduce the air quality impacts of the goods movement industry.

The Green revolution commands a global effort from both business and government. Cleaning the air in China is just as important as it is in California. As all countries are connected through our environment, we also need to collaborate with our Green technologies, products, services and resources to meet the challenge of global warming. This global strategy will grow our companies and at the same time improve our respective economies.

The Green Trade Network Summit will bring experts and companies from around the world from both the public and private sectors. They will discuss, present, network and exchange ideas on how we can Green the world and grow our businesses through trade and investment. The Green Trade Network Summit will also conduct an exhibit forum that will feature the best of breed in green technologies, services and products from vendors throughout the world.

Meet some of the most promising Clean Tech bussinesses at the Dow Jones Clean Tech Summit! ++ Pitching session for Clean Tech Innovations Award on October 7, 2008 ++