Join several local scientists and climate advocates as they hold a “teach-in” on the science of climate change using the recently released National Climate Assessment (NCA). The NCA is a comprehensive report on climate change in the U.S. and is published every four years, representing the combined work of dozens of Federal agencies and many of the nation’s top scientists.

Hotter temperatures, stronger hurricanes, heavier rainstorms, and the resulting impacts on public health and the economy are just a few of the impacts of climate change on Pensacola and the Gulf Coast. The teach-in is an intensive session of climate science and impacts for a general audience, helping local residents learn more about the epic challenge of our time, how Pensacola is already being impacted, and the decisions we can make now to help protect our community.

Presenters include:

Goldie Kpeli, a University of West Florida (UWF) graduate student studying the effects of climate change on public health in the southeast;

Jay McGee, who holds a BS in biology from the University of West Florida and led UWF’s 100% Renewable Campus Campaign;

Larry Chamblin, a longtime Pensacola climate advocate who hosted Pensacola’s first public conversation on climate change in 2007; and

Christian Wagley, who holds a master’s degree in biology/coastal zone studies from the University of West Florida and is an environmental advocate for the nonprofit group Healthy Gulf.

Please join us for an interactive presentation and discussion!

The presentation is part of a regular speaker series on climate change and related issues sponsored by 350 Pensacola, Healthy Gulf and Climate Together Pensacola. For more information: christian@healthygulf.org

This event is not sponsored or endorsed by the West Florida Public Libraries or Escambia County