Environment
WPC's Center for the Environment brings balance to the environmental debate by promoting the idea that human progress and prosperity work in a free economy to protect the environment.
Events
Changing What We Tax
Changing What We Tax: Prospects for a Free-enterprise Solution to Energy Security and Climate Change
Washington Policy Center and the Energy and Enterprise Initiative present a panel discussion on energy and climate policy, November 14th at Seattle Pacific University.
Pierce County Young Professionals Night at Cheney Stadium
Due to popular demand, Washington Policy Center’s Young Professionals group is expanding to the South Sound! We will be holding our first Pierce County Young Professionals event this summer, August 20th, in Tacoma.
10th Anniversary Environmental Policy Conference & Lunch
Forests, Fish and Free Markets: A More Sustainable Path for the Environment
Watch the event online:
Panel 1: Legislative Update
Panel 2: Forests, Fish and Free Markets
WPC Young Professionals "Eco-Fads" Event
WPC is excited to announce a special night for Young Professionals featuring Todd Myers, author of the new book Eco-Fads: How the Rise of Trendy Environmentalism Is Harming the Environment, as seen and favorably reviewed in Forbes,
'Eco-Fads' Hosted Book Release Reception
9th Annual Environmental Policy Conference: The Role of Science in Policymaking
2011 Environmental Policy Briefing
The Center for the Environment at Washington Policy Center (WPC) invites you to a lunch briefing focused on ways to provide a fresh start for the environment. Featured speakers will be WPC's Todd Myers and Brandon Houskeeper.
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8th Annual Environmental Policy Conference & Luncheon
Roger A. Pielke, Jr. has been on the faculty of the University of Colorado since 2001 and is a Professor in the Environmental Studies Program and a Fellow of the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES). At CIRES, Roger served as the Director of the Center for Science and Technology Policy Research from 2001-2007. Roger's research focuses on the intersection of science and technology and decision making.
Young Professionals Kick-off Reception
Washington Policy Center’s Young Professionals Advisor Board hosted it’s kick off reception on March 31st at the Hard Rock Café Seattle. The sold out event was a huge success, with the large crowd enjoying appetizers, drinks and networking before an engaging presentation by Canadian environmentalist Dr. Patrick Moore.
2010 Environmental Briefing
WPC environmental director Todd Myers and policy analyst Brandon Houskeeper briefed legislators and staff and gave an overview of their latest research and analysis on the key environmental issues facing Washington citizens during the 2010 Session.
