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Looks like an exciting conference! Will be submitting a proposal - anyone else also considering going? The 13th European Society for Environmental History Conference will be held August 18th – 22nd, 2025 in Uppsala, Sweden. Submission deadline Nov 15! "The conference theme of “Climate Histories” puts narratives at the center to represent experiences of living with climate uncertainties. These include climate reconstruction and climate-society histories, the historiography of climate research, oral history and storytelling, as well as counter-narratives to the Eurocentric Anthropocene narrative." https://lnkd.in/dsbRVunt

Chicago is recognized as an urban heat island, a phenomenon where cities are warmer than the surrounding areas. Max Berkelhammer, a climate expert and associate professor of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Illinois Chicago, shared insights on ABC 7 Chicago about the increasing temperatures in Chicago, new technologies and practical measures individuals can take to stay cool during the hot summer. Watch the interview here: https://lnkd.in/gfd3vMPs #UIC #Chicagosummer #EnvironmentalSciences

George Mason University researchers are conducting a groundbreaking social network analysis of organizations committed to environmental and climate justice. Environmental Science and Policy assistant professor Ted Chen, along with College of Education and Human Development - George Mason University faculty members Sammie Powers, Hung-Ling Liu, and Ellen B. Drogin Rodgers, received $300K from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to map these networks, helping identify key partnerships for advancing climate adaptation and conservation. Their work will inform both national and regional Climate Adaptation Science Centers. Learn more about their research: https://lnkd.in/gQfruD69 #ClimateJustice #EnvironmentalJustice #MasonScience

UC-UJ Climate Justice World Café: An International and Interdisciplinary Conversation Thursday, October 24th 10:00am – 11:00am EST (4:00pm – 5:00pm SAST) Virtual Webinar – A link will be sent to your email after registration Register here: https://lnkd.in/dibFWuyR A climate justice perspective recognizes that climate risks and vulnerabilities, as well as the benefits and burdens of climate actions, are anything but equally distributed, and that climate shocks often exacerbate existing inequalities. Advancing climate justice means attending to the specific needs and interests of disproportionately affected groups and working alongside impacted communities to reverse these trends. Scholars across disciplines have a role to play in advancing climate justice — in educational, community, societal, and policy contexts. This World Café brings together scholars from the University of Cincinnati and the University of Johannesburg to discuss their perspectives, current work, and critical questions on the climate crisis. Panelists represent diverse, interdisciplinary backgrounds, including anthropology, psychology, poetry, education, political science, and science and technology studies. We hope you will join us for this critical discussion on one of the most pressing global challenges facing humanity today. Moderated by PEWS Faculty Affiliate and Sustainability Director, Carlie Trott. https://lnkd.in/d8gCvvxK

UC-UJ Climate Justice World Café: An International and Interdisciplinary Conversation Thursday, October 24th  10:00am – 11:00am EST (4:00pm – 5:00pm SAST) Virtual Webinar – A link will be sent to your email after registration Register here: https://lnkd.in/dtQ_qxKf A climate justice perspective recognizes that climate risks and vulnerabilities, as well as the benefits and burdens of climate actions, are anything but equally distributed, and that climate shocks often exacerbate existing inequalities. Advancing climate justice means attending to the specific needs and interests of disproportionately affected groups and working alongside impacted communities to reverse these trends. Scholars across disciplines have a role to play in advancing climate justice — in educational, community, societal, and policy contexts. This World Café brings together scholars from the University of Cincinnati and the University of Johannesburg to discuss their perspectives, current work, and critical questions on the climate crisis. Panelists represent diverse, interdisciplinary backgrounds, including anthropology, psychology, poetry, education, political science, and science and technology studies. We hope you will join us for this critical discussion on one of the most pressing global challenges facing humanity today. Moderated by PEWS Faculty Affiliate and Sustainability Director, Carlie Trott. https://lnkd.in/df5fZamM

Isabel Beavers, MFA ’17, leverages multimedia art to evoke emotional and subjective experiences, encouraging deeper reflection on the climate crisis. “My hope is that through the emotional and subjective experience of witnessing art, minds can be shifted,” they say. With a background in natural resource management and a passion for ecology and art, Beavers seamlessly blends their expertise to shift perceptions and inspire environmental change. Read Rob Phelps' full article to explore how Beavers is driving meaningful conversations through their art: https://bit.ly/3Xexvmi. 🌍🎨

Gearing up to co-teach a new course at Columbia | SIPA in Fall 2024 with fellow Professor John Mutter of Earth and Environmental Sciences entitled "#ClimateChange, #Rights and #Development." This follows my general quest (in life) to build bridges, this time, where climate science and human rights and development frameworks are in direct conversation. We'll look at the fundamental behaviours of the Earth's climate systems (what is energy balance, what are El Nino cycles, how to predict climate disruptions) with the fundamentals of human rights (definitions, instruments, institutions) how global norms apply, why climate justice, and what is the purpose of climate change litigation, what are some of the proposed solutions from carbon rights, greening economies and carbon tax to artificial islands and resulting rights implications including notions of statehood and nationhood. Finally we'll look at the impact on food and health sectors and the important, often forgotten, social dimension of climate change particularly how to build psychological resilience for what lies ahead. Personally, I'm excited.

"The scholarship of synthesis can help us better understand how we ended up in our current situation and guide our engagements with the present. As such, it is one of history’s most valuable resources – and an essential feature of environmental history’s usable past." - Dr. des. Jonatan Palmblad Read Palmblad's full Notes from the Icehouse: "Environmental History’s Usable Past: On Reviving the Scholarship of Synthesis" here: https://lnkd.in/gyYiArKC #environmentalhistory

Explore the lessons from Easter Island and the importance of environmental balance in this eye-opening video. Learn about the history of the iconic Moai statues and the impact of human activity on the island of Rapa Nui. Imagine a world where the whispers of ancient civilizations echo through time, where the rise and fall of societies can be traced through the very DNA of the land. Recent studies on Easter Island reveal a shocking truth about the collapse of its once-thriving culture. Scientists have uncovered ancient DNA that tells a story of overexploitation. The islanders, in their quest for prosperity, cleared forests, hunted species to extinction, and ultimately faced a devastating societal collapse. It's a cautionary tale for us today. We often think of ourselves as separate from nature, but this research illustrates how interconnected we truly are with our environment. When we push too far, when we take without giving back, we risk repeating history. So, what can we learn from the Rapa Nui people? It's time to reflect on our choices, our impact on the planet, and strive for a balance that honors both progress and preservation.

The Arctic is changing. University of Alaska Fairbanks now offers a Bachelor of Science in Climate and Environmental Change! Study interdisciplinary science on the front lines of climate change in Alaska’s 360-million-acre classroom with leaders in the field. This new program offers a holistic perspective on climate change, incorporating the science and societal impacts into one degree. You can conduct research at Alaska’s premier research university and participate in UAF’s innovative Climate Scholars Program. Learn more at https://bit.ly/uaf-clim. #climatechange #climatescience #climateeducation