LDEO June 2024 Newsletter: Earth & Climate Science News
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The Heat Is On
A blaze set near Pucallpa, Peru to clear land for planting and release nutrients back into the soil. Many fires in the Amazon are agricultural fires, but rising temperatures and resulting declines in moisture as well as fragmentation of forests may be helping drive more fires out of control. These blazes are also a serious health threat, especially to nearby Indigenous people. Credit: Kevin Krajick
In the Jersey Suburbs, a Search for Rocks To Help Fight Climate Change
Like the tips of icebergs, small outcrops of volcanic basalt in highly populous areas may be representative of rocks under the nearby ocean that could be used in massive carbon-storage projects.
A New Way To Help Protect Pregnant Women and Children From Lead Poisoning
Lamont research professor Lex van Geen is testing a new kit that detects lead in old paint.
The Hidden Language of Ocean Coral
Logan Brenner, a scientist at Columbia’s Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, is part of an international collaboration to drill into the ocean’s past.
Events
Recent record-breaking heat waves have affected communities across the world and damaged critical infrastructure, cost human lives, and negatively affected public health and agriculture. The Extreme Heat Workshop will bring together researchers and practitioners to advance the state of knowledge, identify community needs, and develop an interdisciplinary framework for evaluating risks across sectors with a cross-cutting focus on climate justice. Learn More/Register by June 15
Hudson River Field Station
As the Weather Heats Up, Get Ready for Science Saturdays!
Science Saturdays are free, family-friendly events run by the LDEO staff at the Hudson River Field Station (200 Ferry Rd, Piermont NY) from 11 am-3 pm every Saturday during the summer. Starting in June, join us on the Piermont Pier as we jump into a wadable section of the Hudson to catch fish and crabs! Learn more about the species that inhabit the estuary section of the Hudson, and participate in activities that teach about different environmental topics. Just look for the Hudson River Field Station’s flag banner featuring our mascot the diamondback terrapin! And follow our Instagram, @ldeo_fieldstation, for up-to-date information about Science Saturdays and a chance to see what we’re catching. Questions? Contact Marisa Annunziato.
Education
Climate LIVE K12 features live lectures and interactive activities with our scientists and experts for K-12 students, educators, families, and the public! FREE but registration required.
On June 12 4-4:30pm ET, join us for Myths and Misinformation about Renewable Energy, ideal for students grades 9-12, undergraduates, educators, the public. In this session with expert Matthew Eisenson of Sabin Center for Climate Change Law, we will explore misinformation about renewable energy development and common misconceptions about wind and solar energy. RSVP Today!
Learn more about the series.
Apply now for Columbia Climate School's summer 2024 Pre-College Program!
Columbia Climate School in the Green Mountains is a 2-week campus-based program for high school students taking place from June 30-July 12, 2024 in Castleton, Vermont to mobilize action and drive impact in response to our warming planet. Students will complete the program feeling empowered to address a climate challenge in their own communities.
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