Transformational Science for Energy and the Environment, Dr. Ray Orbach, US. DOE on Global Warming October 23, 2006

Top Bush Administration Official to Speak in SF on the Power of
Nature-Based Technology to Reduce CO2 and the Effects of Global Warming

Transformational Science for Energy and the Environment
Public Lecture by Dr. Ray Orbach, U.S. Department of Energy

Date: October 23, 2006
Time: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Location: The San Francisco Public Library
100 Larkin St. (at Grove)
Koret Auditorium, located on the Library's lower level
Enter 30 Grove St., proceed down stairs

The San Francisco Public Library's Wallace Stegner Environmental Center
and SF Environment are proud to present Dr. Ray Orbach, Under-Secretary
for Science at the U.S. Department of Energy. In this special public
appearance, Dr. Orbach will discuss the promise of renewable energy to
reduce carbon dioxide emissions and protect against global warming.
Sharing his interest in biofuels, including solar-to-fuel technology, Dr.
Orbach will discuss research efforts sponsored by the Dept. of Energy to
develop new options and re-visit some older options, including nuclear
power, that could achieve energy security and carbon neutrality ­ or better..

Dr. Orbach serves as the Secretary's advisor on all the scientific aspects
the Department of Energy. Overseeing a $4.1 billion budget, Dr. Orbach
coordinates the Energy Department's research and development programs and
its 17 national laboratories, as well as the department's scientific and
engineering education activities.

After Dr. Orbach's remarks there will be a 20 minute question and answer
period, which will be moderated by Jared Blumenfeld, Director of SF
Environment, San Francisco's Environment Department. Questions for Dr
Orbach will be submitted in writing; question forms and pencils will be
available at the venue.

To learn more about the public lecture and SF Environment, call (415) 355-3700

To learn more about Dr. Orbach, go to:
http://www.science.doe.gov/about/Office_of_the_Director-Bio.htm

To learn more about the Office of Science, go to:
http://www.science.doe.gov/about/index.htm