Ohio State is joining a national conversation, Solve Climate By 2030, which seeks to engage more than 100,000 students across the country in dialog about state and local climate solutions. Any Ohio State class or individual can join the “Ohio Power Dialog,” a webinar featuring Ohio climate experts who will discuss three ambitious but feasible things that need to happen in our state soon if we are to get on track to solve climate by 2030.
This event will be held online April 7 from 5 to 7 p.m. using Zoom and can be used as a classroom assignment. The Zoom link will be available upon registration.
The three featured speakers are State Climatologist Bryan Mark, geography and Sustainability Institute affiliated faculty; Mark Shanahan from New Morning Energy LLC, which provides policy, financial and technical advice to advanced energy projects; and Alicia Smith from Freshwater Future, covering environmental justice as it pertains to climate change. The moderator for the event will be Karina Peggau, education and outreach program coordinator, Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center.
Topics
- Bryan Mark: Overview of climate change in Ohio
- Mark Shanahan: Utilities and business in a climate-thoughtful world
- Alicia Smith: Environmental justice
Schedule
5 p.m. - 6 p.m. EST: Power Dialog Webinar
6 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. EST: Breakout Session with Discussion Groups
6:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. EST: Regroup, Share Goals, Closing Remarks
Questions? Contact Karina Peggau.