The Fierce Urgency of Now
Event details
| Date | 26.03.2013 |
| Hour | 18:00 › 19:00 |
| Speaker |
Raymond S Bradley is a University Distinguished Professor in the Department of Geosciences and Director of the Climate System Research Center at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. He also co-directs the Northeast Climate Science Center of the U.S. Dept of Interior. His research interests are in climatology and paleoclimatology, with a particular focus on how climate has changed since the last ice age, and the causes of climate variations. He has written or edited twelve books on climatic change Ray Bradley has been an advisor to various government and international agencies, including the U.S., Swiss, Swedish and U.K. National Science Foundations, the Arctic Research Consortium of the U.S., U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the National Research Council and the International Geosphere-Biosphere Program (IGBP). |
| Location | |
| Category | Conferences - Seminars |
Since the beginning of the Industrial Revolution in the 18th century, the earth has undergone unprecedented changes. But in the last few decades there has been a rapid acceleration of humanity’s impact on our environment, driven by a world population that now exceeds 7 billion people. Humanity’s impact can been seen in even the remotest parts of the planet, exceeding the natural limits within which life on earth has evolved over the past few million years, at least. Exploitation of natural resources and unregulated disposal of waste products into the “global commons”—our oceans and atmosphere—poses serious challenges for the future. We must adopt solutions that lead to a more sustainable future, while raising the standard of living of those who are impoverished and increasingly vulnerable to environmental instability. This requires foresight and leadership at an international level, qualities that are sadly lacking in the political leaders of today.
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Practical information
- General public
- Free
- This event is internal
Organizer
- Chaire Landolt & Cie @ l'EPFL
Contact
- Jean-Denis Bourquin