Todd Myer will talk about Ocean Zoning and environmental activism issues. Once you realize that he is one of the leading experts on free-market environmental policy, you will understand that it is a subject we all want to know more about.

For example, in his recent book, Eco-Fads: How the Rise of Trendy Environmentalism is Harming the Environment, he exposes the pressures that cause politicians, businesses, the media and even scientists to fall for trendy environmental fads. Eco-Fads examines why we fall for such fads, even when we should know better. The desire to "be green" can cloud our judgment, causing us to place things that make us appear green ahead of actions that may be socially invisible yet environmentally responsible.

In that book, he identifies the range of forces that have taken us in the wrong direction, and shows us how we can begin to get back on track. These are matters we all want to know. His biogrphy is available by clicking here.

Washington Policy Center is an independent, non-partisan think tank promoting sound public policy based on free-market solutions. We at the Northwest Business Club turn to them occasionally for programs that aid our goal of providing information of value to local businesses.

Come to our meeting, meet friends, learn about the environmental future and enjoy a good meal. Of course, we will have an opportunity to ask Todd questions. The cost is $10 for annual members and $15 for others. The serving line opens at 11:45 am, the meeting starts at noon and adjourns at 1:30 pm.