The Study of Environmental Arctic Change (SEARCH) and its partners are designing a novel conference to foster collaborative relationships between Arctic scientists, indigenous knowledge holders, and policy makers. The conference will be held on 4-6 September 2019 at the National Academy of Sciences in Washington, DC. The conference will highlight the shared value of informing…
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PLANETEANDO – BERNARDO BASTIEN, UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, DAVIS, CALIFORNIA, USA; MEXICO CITY, MEXICO
Planeteando is a multi-media platform of Earth Science communication directed to a wide audience of Spanish speaking adolescents and young adults. The core of Planeteando is the YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/planeteando) where we post weekly videos related to the science behind geophysical phenomena and their implications to society. We have a written blog where geoscientists and…
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THE FUTURE OF SNOW: A PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGN – JOANNA CAREY, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE, BABSON COLLEGE, MASSACHUSETTS, USA
This project will create a network of “Ask A Scientist” panels at ski resorts across the U.S. Panels will consist of two professional scientists who study climate change and one policy expert from Protect Our Winters (POW), a non-profit advocacy group focused on systematic political solutions to climate change. Scientists will cover global drivers and…
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RENEWABLE ENERGY: BIOGAS PRODUCTION & AWARENESS – MICHAEL OBIOFIONG
This project involves two major components. The first supports outreach across the Niger-Delta region to bring community awareness to the need for harnessing biodegradable waste, and the harmful effects of waste and its pollution to Earth and health. Through a travelling outreach series, the team will also donate vaccines to communities with health challenges. The…
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