Kaneb Speaker Series brings Woodwell Climate research to cities across U.S.

Woodwell Climate Research Center (formerly Woods Hole Research Center) is pleased to announce the launch of the Kaneb Speaker Series: Climate Change at a Tipping Point. The events will further public understanding of global climate change, impacts, and potential solutions.

“Through the Kaneb Speaker Series, we’ll be able to bring the scientific expertise of Woods Hole Research Center and our partners to new audiences, discussing a range of topics including Arctic warming, threats to tropical forests, extreme weather, and economic risks,” said Woodwell Climate President Dr. Philip Duffy. “This is an exciting new venture for [Woodwell Climate] and we’re thankful for the Kaneb family’s support.”

We are excited to announce an initial schedule for the Kaneb Speaker Series, below. Stay tuned, as new events and locations will be added throughout the year.

Rough Weather Ahead: Living and Adapting Through a Time of Rapid Change
February 27, 2020 • Washington, DC
Featuring Woodwell scientist Dr. Jennifer Francis, and Niskanen Center Director of Climate Policy Dr. Joseph Majkut. How does a rapidly warming Arctic affect hurricanes that are hitting Florida, snowstorms in the northeast, and flooding and drought in the midwest? Learn about the connection between the climate crisis and extreme weather and what U.S. policymakers can do to better equip communities that are facing these threats.

Science on the Fly
April 1, 2020 • Fishpond USA, Denver, CO
Featuring Woodwell Climate Deputy Director Dr. Robert Max Holmes and Research Assistant Anya Suslova, moderated by Woodwell Board Member and Fishpond Founder and CEO John Le Coq. The chemistry of a river can help us understand what’s changing in the land around it. Learn about how Woodwell scientists are enlisting the fly fishing community as “citizen scientists” to understand our rapidly changing climate and the impact on rivers around the world, including the Rockies.