SAN MARCOS, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As the state grapples with increasing drought conditions and record-breaking temperatures, including the hottest June on record since at least 1940 according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment will host a “Climate Science: The Good, The Bad, and The Wicked” conference on September 7, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to define and address the unique climate change challenges in Texas.
“The complexities of climate change demand a diverse, collaborative approach to tackle the multi-faceted nature of the Texas climate crisis,” Meadows Center Executive Director Robert Mace said. “Through this conference, we hope to challenge misconceptions, deepen understanding and inspire attendees to act towards a climate-resilient future.”
The conference opens with keynote speaker Michael E. Mann, a renowned climate scientist, author, and Presidential Distinguished Professor of Earth and Environmental Science at the University of Pennsylvania. Mann will offer attendees lessons from Earth’s past that could pave the way for navigating our climate crisis. Sessions following the keynote address will offer viewpoints from a diverse mix of industry leaders on environmental interventions, policy formation, and ways to foster further interdisciplinary collaborations.
The conference will be held at the LBJ Grand Ballroom at Texas State University. Space is limited, so early registration is encouraged. Registration closes Sept. 3.
Registration prices are as follows:
- Early Bird Professional Registration (closes Aug. 17): $110
- Professional Registration (open Aug. 17-Sept. 3): $150
- Student Registration (closes Sept. 3): $60
Sponsors for the conference include Lyda Hill Philanthropies and the Meadows Foundation, the Nature Conservancy in Texas, Doucet, the Siglo Group, the Texas State Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and the Texas State Department of Geography and Environmental Studies.
For more information and to register, visit http://climate.meadowswater.org/. For conference updates, follow #meadowsclimateTX on social media.
About The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment at Texas State University inspires research, innovation and leadership to ensure clean, abundant water for the environment and all humanity. The mission of the Meadows Center’s Climate Change Program is to prepare Texans for climate change effects on water resources through education, science and policy analysis.
