ADVISORY, Jan. 10, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) --
WHAT: As California takes aggressive steps to lead the nation in
reducing greenhouse-gas emissions, The Gas Company will host
Sweden's Minister for the Environment and other ministry
officials at a daylong seminar, "Solutions for Sustainable
Cities and Energy Efficiency."
Sweden has decreased greenhouse-gas emissions by 7 percent
within 15 years, while growing its economy by nearly 40
percent during the same period. Minister Andreas Carlgren will
share his country's policies and best practices that can
provide a blueprint for California.
WHEN: Jan. 12, 2007
TIME: Media Availability: 9:25 a.m. to 9:40 a.m.
Seminar: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
WHERE: The Gas Company Tower
Conference Room 2A, Second Floor
555 W. Fifth St., (at Olive St.)
Los Angeles, CA 90013
WHO: Mr. Andreas Carlgren, Minister for the Environment, Sweden
Mr. Ulf Ranhagen, Professor, Sustainable Urban Development,
Royal Institute
Mr. Stefan Jakenlius, Business Development, Swedish Energy
Agency