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Mitigating Air Pollution and Climate Change: System-wide Alternatives to Fossil Fuel

August 11, 2026  •  6:00

Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87841618765?pwd=BLNzgmJOeAa7xHw7gTmV546hH7NyCO.1

Join us for conversation with three thought leaders in the field of energy productivity and a healthier atmosphere.

Natalie Shepp is the Climate and Community Engagement Manager with the Pima County Department of Environmental Quality (PDEQ).

She will discuss the impacts on air and climate pollution from our local energy generation, and the opportunities and challenges associated with meeting climate goals related to this sector.

Albert Kaufman works with Quiet Cean PDX (QCPDX), a grassroots nonprofit in Portland, Oregon.  His skills in marketing have served not only QCPDX but also healthcare professionals, restaurants, photographers, and other small businesses.

He will describe how QCPDX has expanded their reach and made significant impact in Portland and beyond.

Sam Cloud is the Arizona Clean Energy Organizer for Greenlight America, working with rural communities, local leaders, and partner organizations to support responsibly sited renewable energy projects across the state.

She will touch on how utility-scale solar, wind, and energy storage can reduce fossil-fuel generation, climate pollution, and harmful air emissions.