everGREEN Conference Looks at Environmental Issues

March 17, 2009

A conference focusing on current environmental issues and the steps being taken to create a more sustainable future is being held in the McMaster University Student Centre on Friday, March 20 in CIBC Hall.

everGREEN is being organized by BioSphere, the environmental sub-committee of the McMaster University Biology Society, and will feature a keynote address from Rex Weyler, one of the founders of Greenpeace. A range of McMaster professors will also be presenting, including Gail Krantzberg, director of the Dofasco Centre for Engineering and Public Policy. Her presentation is at 12:30 p.m. and is titled: Sustainability, Green Chemistry and Corporate Stewardship.

This conference is open to both McMaster University students and people from the community. All are welcome to attend one or any number of the talks. The conference is free of charge but donations will be accepted for covering the cost of the speakers and other costs associated with the event.

For more information, visit: http://macbiosphere.stanleyarmour.com