| August 9, 2006 - Vol. 3, No. 8 | Engineering for the World We Live In |
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Thank you for reading Society Connections. Society Connections is an official publication of ASHRAE. This electronic newsletter links the communities of ASHRAE and provides a simple way for members to connect with the Society. Society Connections is published on the second Wednesday of each month. ASHRAE News'The ASHRAE Promise: A Sustainable Future' Theme of Townsend's Presidential AddressQUEBEC CITY, QC, Canada—2006-07
ASHRAE President Terry E. Townsend, P.E., told members In his
presidential address that "We are the pioneers in the reawakening
of our Society. We are on duty, and we are responsible for achieving
a sustainable future." Townsend cited the research strategic plan
and the sustainability roadmap as documents that will guide the
Society's efforts to provide global leadership in sustainability.
Click here to read the presidential address. ASHRAE Joins Former President Clinton in Climate InitiativeLOS ANGELES—ASHRAE is joining former U.S. President Bill Clinton
in an initiative to reduce carbon emissions and increase efficiency
in the world’s largest cities. The Clinton Climate Initiative
(CCI) is a Clinton Foundation program dedicated to fight against
climate change. The initiative was launched at an Aug. 1 news
conference in Los Angeles, where Clinton was joined by the mayors
of London, Los Angeles and San Francisco. British Prime Minister
Tony Blair also attended to show support for the initiative. ASHRAE
President Terry Townsend, P.E., also was present.
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