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WHAT:
Tim Flannery, author of the new book The Weather Makers, will speak at a press conference in Ottawa on April 21 about the urgent need to address climate change. Flannery’s book gives readers the clearest, most compelling picture of the challenge and the real threat of climate change. Flannery will outline steps Prime Minister Stephen Harper can take to make a difference. Flannery’s call to action has already won support from UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, Australian Prime Minister John Howard, and David Suzuki.
WHEN:
Friday April 21, 2006
WHERE:
Charles Lynch Press Theatre, Parliament Hill, Ottawa, 11:00 a.m.
WHO:
Tim Flannery, scientist & author, The Weather Makers
Dale Marshall, climate change policy analyst, David Suzuki Foundation
Lorne Johnson, director, Ottawa bureau, World Wildlife Fund Canada
For more information, contact:
Rob Firing
Publicity director
HarperCollinsCanada Ltd.
416-875-9334, ext. 141
Sarah Marchildon
Communications specialist
David Suzuki Foundation
604-732-4228, ext. 237
Lorne Johnson
Director, Ottawa bureau
World Wildlife Fund Canada
613-852-1316
www.theweathermakers.ca