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THE BREN SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
at the University of California, Santa Barbara

Joins

The Community Environmental Council

UCSB Sustainability

UC Santa Barbara Associated Students Coastal Fund

To Present

Robert Swan
Explorer, Sailor, Environmental Leader

Wednesday, May 21, 2008

7 p.m.
Buchanan Hall 1910

One-hour lecture followed by Q & A

 

The University of California, Santa Barbara will be hosting British polar explorer and environmental leader Robert Swan for a dynamic presentation during his Voyage for Cleaner Energy, a five-year worldwide lecture series and sailing expedition that includes stops in the U.S., Russia, Europe, China, and India. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear Mr. Swan’s first-ever university lecture series.

  • Robert Swan’s sailboat 2041 is designed with extensive eco-friendly features including
  • Sails made from recycled plastic bottles
  • Bio-diesel motor converted to vegtable oil
  • Solar panels
  • Wind turbines
  • Non-toxic deck surface
  • Green technology and gear

For more information, contact Lindsey Taggart
ltaggart@bren.ucsb.edu

   

  

 

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