“Climate change and its impacts are no longer merely abstract projections for the future. Instead, they are on-going and growing challenges for both humans and many of the natural systems upon which we depend. Globally, changes in the oceans, ice sheets and atmosphere provide clear fingerprints of the human causes, but also important lessons for society to learn as we seek solutions. Even more than when the UA Science Lecture Series originally turned to climate change a decade ago, the Southwest is dealing with a looming water crisis, unprecedented severe wildfire risk, emerging human health concerns and much more. Scholars and the public alike need to brainstorm and work to ensure a resilient and vibrant future for the Southwest and the planet.”
All 6 “Earth Transformed” free lectures will be at UA Centennial Hall at 7 p.m., 1020 E. University Blvd. Tucson.
JANUARY 25
Joellen Russell
University of Arizona
Ocean’s Role in Climate:
Heat and Carbon Uptake in the Anthropocene
FEBRUARY 1
David Battisti
University of Washington
Climate Change
and Global Food Security
FEBRUARY 8
Russell Monson
University of Arizona
Ecosystem Resilience:
Navigating Our Tenuous Connection to Nature
FEBRUARY 22
Kacey Ernst
University of Arizona
Climate Change and Human Health:
Impacts and Pathways to Resilience
FEBRUARY 29
Kimberly Ogden
University of Arizona
Carbon Sequestration:
Can We Afford It?
MARCH 7
Jonathan Overpeck
University of Arizona
The Changing Earth:
It’s Not Just a New Normal
Information about each lecture here: http://uascience.org/#lectures
