Scientists to convene climate change summit with Congress, Obama administration
The National Academies of Science has scheduled a two-day summit on "America's Climate Choices" next month where "top climate change experts will meet with members of Congress and the Obama administration, as well as with business leaders and representatives of nongovernmental organizations, to set the stage for national action on climate change."
The summit, to be held March 30-31 in Washington, D.C., "will focus on how to limit the magnitude of climate change and adapt to its impact," according to a press release from the academy.
The attendees "will also consider what can be done to advance climate change science in order to increase our understanding of how human actions and nature interact to drive climate change, improve systems for modeling and observing climate change, and enhance the accuracy of warnings for regions that may be most vulnerable."
Ninety experts have volunteered to serve on various panels, but the academy also wants to hear from the public. It's seeking input here, through April 17.
[Image showing changing world climate from NASA]
Craig Pittman
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It is funny how a change of presidency can change the tone of newsprint. It was not long ago the Bush administration had us believing there was no global warming. Today we are studying global warming. Who knows what will be studied four or eight years from now.
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I'm all for global warming. You will be also soon. Homeless people hate the cold.
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Hide your wallet. They will be coming for it soon.
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Posted by: najlah hicks | November 15, 2009 at 02:12 PM
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And you wonder why so many people believe this whole movement is a fraud?
Posted by: Tino | November 17, 2009 at 10:21 AM