Faculty Speaker Series - “Climate Reality: Impacts and Action” with Karen Talentino

Faculty Speaker Series - “Climate Reality: Impacts and Action” with Karen Talentino

“Climate Reality: Impacts and Action” with Karen Talentino on Tuesday, January 12, from 7-8 p.m.
A brief presentation and conversation about the facts and realities of climate change. Climate issues are affecting all of us, both directly and indirectly – from changing and increasingly disastrous weather patterns, to sea level rise, to climatic influences on wildlife, agriculture and human health. Our current and future lives are threatened by global climate change. The problems are compounding, yet the solutions are also becoming more obvious. During this class we will focus on solutions and actions that are being taken around the world. The class will emphasize what is happening (and needs to happen) in the U.S. in terms of challenges, solutions and positive change in order to build a truly sustainable and equitable future where there is opportunity for all.  The slides and information to be shared include the latest from The Climate Reality Project (CRP) 2020 resources. Suggested readings include: climate change basics from NASA, economic perspectives on climate change, and details regarding the Green New Deal and the proposed resolution. For further reading, Talentino recommends signing up for the New Yorker newsletter written by Bill McKibben. RSVP to attend.