ADVISORY, Jan. 10, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) --
WHAT: As California takes aggressive steps to lead the nation in reducing greenhouse-gas emissions, The Gas Company will host Sweden's Minister for the Environment and other ministry officials at a daylong seminar, "Solutions for Sustainable Cities and Energy Efficiency." Sweden has decreased greenhouse-gas emissions by 7 percent within 15 years, while growing its economy by nearly 40 percent during the same period. Minister Andreas Carlgren will share his country's policies and best practices that can provide a blueprint for California. WHEN: Jan. 12, 2007 TIME: Media Availability: 9:25 a.m. to 9:40 a.m. Seminar: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. WHERE: The Gas Company Tower Conference Room 2A, Second Floor 555 W. Fifth St., (at Olive St.) Los Angeles, CA 90013 WHO: Mr. Andreas Carlgren, Minister for the Environment, Sweden Mr. Ulf Ranhagen, Professor, Sustainable Urban Development, Royal Institute Mr. Stefan Jakenlius, Business Development, Swedish Energy Agency