June 1 Sustainability, Science, & Society - discussion on climate change w/NYAS

I'm on the New York Academy of Sciences email list, and they have some cool stuff coming up on science, business, society, and sustainability.  Check out this event below!
Happy networking,
Katharine
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Climate Change, Science and Society: A Multidisciplinary Discussion

Wednesday, June 1, 2011 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
The New York Academy of Sciences
Presented by the Hot Topics in Green Science and Sustainability Discussion Group and Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews: Climate Change

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Climate change has become one of the most visible phenomena in the world today, recognized through the changes occurring to physical climates, natural and managed environments and social organizations, and also through deliberations about ethical responsibility and public policy.
This special event will explore the topic of climate change from diverse disciplinary perspectives, illustrating that this phenomenon is not simply a scientific problem, but a social and economic one as well and that the development of solutions is likely to require interdisciplinary partnerships. David Rind of NASA/GISS will discuss his research using climate models to predict future impacts; Steve Rose of EPRI will speak about the economic impacts of climate change; Lauren Chambliss of Cornell will share her experiences communicating environmental issues to policy makers; and finally the speakers will participate in a moderated discussion about how their disciplines must come together to address and illuminate the problem of global climate change.
Networking reception to follow.

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