Cooler Smarter

Contemporary Science Issues and Innovations
June 28, 2012 Belmont Media Center, Belmont MA

Jeff Deyette, Senior Energy Analyst and Assistant Director, Energy Research & Analysis, Union of Concerned Scientists, Cambridge, MA

Jeff Deyette, co-author of Cooler Smarter: Practical Steps for Low-Carbon Living , the recent book from Union of Concerned Scientists, describes how individuals can reduce their energy consumption and carbon footprints by at least 20 percent -and achieve a healthier lifestyle in the process. It is encouraging to know that commitments by individuals and communities can make a significant contribution toward reducing global warming. Mr. Deyette also gives an update on the unmistakable human factor in climate change and an overview of the progress of alternative energy innovations.

Meet Jeff Deyette