TRuST | Charting a Course in the Sea of Climate Misinformation
In-Person & Online
Monday,
Sep 16, 2024 at 6:30 PM
- 9:00 PM EDT
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Event Details
The global climate emergency is the greatest threat to our collective future, and science and research play a critical role in moving us forward with sustainable solutions. From rising urban temperatures and flooding streets, to water bans and poor air quality, we see and feel the effects of our changing climate in our own communities. We want to act, but with so much information and misinformation, how do we know where to start and who to trust?
Join the University of Waterloo and the Waterloo Climate Institute for a conversation on how we find trusted information on climate action in a sea of misinformation. We’ll discuss ways to overcome the confusing and overwhelming options for climate action and build trust in climate science so that we can build resilient communities and live better together.
This free community lecture is part of a series launched by the Trust in Research Undertaken in Science and Technology (TRuST) scholarly network at the University of Waterloo.
Date | Monday, September 16, 2024
Lecture - 7:00 p.m.
Post-lecture reception - 8:30 p.m.
Location | University of Waterloo - Federation Hall
200 University Ave W., Waterloo, ON
If you are unable to join in-person, you can watch through our livestream.
Speakers
The Narwhal
Ontario Reporter
University of Waterloo
Professor, Canada Research Chair, and Executive Director, Waterloo Climate Institute
University of Waterloo
Associate Professor & Canada Research Chair
University of British Columbia
Indigenous Climate Researcher
Location
200 University Avenue West Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1 CA
Instructions will be sent out via email after registration.
Tickets
Type |
Price |
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In-person |
Free |
Organizer Details
University of Waterloo
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