Concerned about the environment? Learn what you can do.

Mon, 14 Oct 2013 09:42:30 -0400

Journalist Mark Hertsgaard has spent years interviewing scientists and studying their work regarding climate change and global warming. You can hear what he has learned from this and talk with him about important next steps. Two small-group session have been scheduled for students to hear from Mr. Hertsgaard on Wednesday afternoon.

E-mail randles@umbc.edu if you are available Wednesday afternoon and would like to know more.

The Wednesday evening author lecture will be at 7 p.m. in the University Center Ballroom. Mr. Hertsgaard will talk about his book HOT: Living through the next Fifty Years on Earth, which is based on his reporting on climate change. A reception and book signing follow. The lectures, reception, and book signing are open to the entire campus and to the community.