Houston is no stranger to the human and economic costs of severe weather. Recent floods in 2015 and 2016 caused 16 deaths and over $1 billion in damage. Additionally, the entire coastal region is particularly vulnerable to the threat of storm surge from a powerful hurricane.

In order to address these issues, Houston City Council Members David W. Robinson and Dave Martin and the AIA Houston Urban Design Committee will host an event featuring two panel discussions on flooding and storm surge. Experts from academia, government and advocacy groups will shed light on these challenges and discuss possible solutions.

• Current food waste diversion activities in the region
• Success stories
• Outreach opportunities
• Available tools
• Next steps to increase commercial food waste diversion in the region

The Union of Concerned Scientists and the Rice University faculty concerned with climate change invite scientists, energy investors, the public, and members of the press to a panel discussion on climate change and climate-related risks to industry, investors, and communities. We will be joined by a distinguished panel of scientists, public health experts, investment experts, and community leaders to discuss the fossil fuel industry’s role in transitioning to a carbon-constrained future. For more information and to RSVP, visit ucsusa.org.