Spokane Candidates Climate Change Forum 2019

Authors

Brian G. Henning, Gonzaga UniversityFollow
Raymond Reyes, Gonzaga UniversityFollow
Ben Stuckart
Breean Beggs
Michael Cathcart
Tony Kiepe
Lori Kinnear
Karen Stratton

Date of Event

10-2-2019

Description

To aid Spokane citizens in their democratic deliberation, the Gonzaga University hosted the first annual Spokane Candidates Climate Change Forum (C3 Forum) in October 2019. The event was co-sponsored by the Gonzaga University Environmental Studies Department, 350 Spokane, The Lands Council, Spokane Riverkeeper, Community Building Foundation, and Futurewise. Contrary to how it is commonly presented, climate change is not primarily a partisan issue. According to a study by Yale Center for Climate Communication, 67% of Americans are “cautious,” “concerned,” or “alarmed” about global warming, whereas only 26% of Americans are “doubtful” or “dismissive.” Most citizens in Spokane are interested in candidates’ views on global warming and what they would do to help Spokane mitigate and adapt to it.

Sponsored By

Gonzaga University Environmental Studies Department; 350 Spokane; The Lands Council; Spokane Riverkeeper; Community Building Foundation; Futurewise

Recommended Citation

Henning, Brian G.; Reyes, Raymond; Stuckart, Ben; Beggs, Breean; Cathcart, Michael; Kiepe, Tony; Kinnear, Lori; and Stratton, Karen, "Spokane Candidates Climate Change Forum 2019" (2019). Climate, Water, and the Environment Events. 2.
https://repository.gonzaga.edu/climateevents/2

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