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  • JPL Climate Change Symposium: The Intersection of the Latest Climate Science, Policy and Action

    This great green event is over now!
    Date: Sat November 12 2011   to Sat November 12 2011
    1 pm - 4 pm
    Where: Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Von Kármán Auditorium
    4800 Oak Grove Dr.
    Pasadena
    California, 91109 [ Map it!]
    Event Type: Workshops/Conferences/Retreats/Symposiums
    Web Site: http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/events/climatesymposium/

     

    Learn about the latest findings in climate change research from JPL climate scientists, then stay for a discussion about climate policy and action. Featuring 17-year-old Alec Loorz, founder of Kids vs. Global Warming, a non-profit organization. After the talks, join us for a game of Climate Jeopardy.

    Agenda...

    12:45 p.m. Doors open

    1 p.m.
    * Laura Tenenbaum - JPL (Intro & Overview)
    * Annmarie Eldering - JPL (Atmosphere)
    * Ron Kwok - JPL (Ice)
    * Josh Fisher - JPL (Land)
    * Jorge Vazquez - JPL (Oceans)
    * Kevin Hussey - JPL ('Eyes on Earth' demo)

    Break time (during demo) - snacks & drinks

    * Cara Horowitz - Emmett Center UCLA (Current issues - Climate Policy)
    * Adrienne Alvord - Union of Concerned Scientists (Advocate for effective policy solutions, media's role in climate change distortion)
    * Alec Loorz (Take action)

    Climate Jeopardy (Q & A game)

    ADMISSION IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

    If you cannot attend in person, this event will be available live on our JPL Ustream channel located here.

    Hosted by the JPL Green Club and Earth Science Public Engagement 'Empowering Action Through Climate Science Knowledge'

    See website linked above for more information.

    Note: This is also a 'Transition To Green' Community Meetup (no host event), and if you're part of TtG, you're encouraged to RSVP and make contact with others who give a 'Yes' RSVP. Contact Val at: info@Transitiontogreen.org, or see the Meetup site at: http://tinyurl.com/bq6zcup


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