Reminder: Forums on Climate Change

Three 1-hour talks on Climate Change, hosted by the Asheville Chapter of the American Meteorological Society, will be held at the Folk Art Center Auditorium; 3:00 to 4:00 PM. The talks are free and open to the public.

For more information contact Major Paul Roelle, President Asheville Chapter of the American Meteorological Society at 828 271-4250 ext 1021


"Climate Change 101: a Primer on Understanding Climate Change"

February 15, 2007; 3:00 to 4:00

By Thomas C. Peterson, PhD, a nationally known research meteorologist at NOAA's National Climatic Data Center (NCDC) and a lead author on the U.S. Climate Change Science Panel Synthesis and Assessment Product on Weather and Climate Extremes in a Changing Climate.

"Abrupt Climate Change: a Paleo Perspective"

March 22, 2007 3:00 to 4:00

By David M. Anderson, PhD, a nationally known paleo-climatologist from Boulder, Colorado and 2006 recipient of Arthur Fleming Award for excellence in federal service will present his work in understanding future abrupt climate changes driven by the combined influence of natural variability and human influences.

"The U.S. Climate Change Science Program: the Latest Viewpoint"

April19, 2007 3:00 to 4:00

By Thomas R. Karl, PhD, the director of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Climatic Data Center, and internationally renowned expert, will present the latest finding of the Inter-governmental Panel on Climate Change.