Past Event

Wild Weather

Tue, Dec 13 2011 - 6:00pm

Wild Weather
Chris Field, Director, Department of Global Ecology, Carnegie Institution for Science Dave Friedberg, Founder & CEO, The Climate Corporation Karen O'Brien, Professor of Sociology and Human Geography, University of OsloMichael Oppenheimer, Professor of Geosciences and International Affairs, Princeton
Massive blizzards are slamming the East Coast and epic droughts are parching the Southwest. Though scientists are careful to say no single storm can be attributed to climate change, their models indicate more droughts, floods and other extremes are headed our way. How can farmers, companies and governments manage weather risk? Join our discussion to find out what Mother Nature has in store.
Location: SF Club Office  Time: 5:30 p.m. check-in, 6 p.m. program,  7 p.m. reception  Cost: $20 standard, $12 members,$7 students (with valid ID)Also know:  In association with Science & Technology MLF