Green Friday: What the Paris Agreement Means for the Climate, and What the Climate Means for the Drought

Andy's Katz's talk will reflect on the Paris Agreement adopted during the recent climate negotiations, in addition to an important community update on the drought emergency.  Andy Katz was a delegate to the talks representing Sierra Club, and will outline what the milestone agreement represents for facilitating international collaboration, where it falls short, and how the new momentum can build on this groundwork for the ambitious action needed to protect our climate.  As our elected representative to the EBMUD Board of Directors, Andy will also address how our regional water utility has prepared for drought through robust conservation and efficiency programs and strategic acquisition of supplemental supplies.  If the one month left in the rainy season doesn't end this five-year drought, what happens next for ensuring a reliable water supply and the sustainability of our natural resources?