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Saturday, October 22, 2011

Science and Management Forum:
Climate Change in the Hudson Valley - Part II

1 hr. 20 min.

How is climate change impacting the Hudson Valley? Will warming influence the quality of regional resources, human health, or the local economy? What role can citizens and municipal officials play?

Geared toward municipal officials and concerned citizens, the forum provides insight into how climate change is influencing freshwater resources, agricultural productivity, forest composition, human health, and the economy. A moderated panel discussion focuses on local resources.

Speakers and topics:

• David Wolfe, Professor of Horticulture, Cornell University
  Farming Success in a Changing Climate (cont'd from part 1)
• Perry Sheffield, Professor of Pediatrics and Preventative Medicine, Mount Sinai
  Climate Change and Human Health
• Eban Goodstein, Director, Bard Center for Environmental Policy
  Economic and Policy Impacts of Climate Change
• Allison Chatrchyan, Environment Program Leader, CCEDC; Moderator
  Interactive Panel Discussion: Responding to Climate Change at the Local Level

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