Vanderbilt University is hosting its second annual “State of the Environment” conference on Monday to address Tennessee’s biggest environmental challenges and opportunities.
In recent years, the state’s physical and political landscape have been changing. Nashville is clearing trees and draining wetlands to build new homes, and the city just experienced its hottest year ever. Tennesseans witnessed destruction from a record 10 $1 billion disasters last year, and the state legislature has passed laws that protect the fossil fuel industry.
Local academics, experts and officials will discuss specific issues with land, water and energy. Speakers may address questions like: How can Nashville become a sustainable city amid growth? What actions will protect the Harpeth and Duck Rivers, the Memphis Sands Aquifer and wetlands? How does Tennessee stack up in the clean energy transition?
The conference will run from 12:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 12 at Vanderbilt University Law School. After the panels conclude, there will be a social gathering with cocktails and snacks at 5:30 p.m. View the full schedule and list of speakers here.
The event is open to the public and registration is not required.
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