The Politics of Climate Change: A Citizen’s Guide, March 27

Event: Never has it been more urgent for citizens to understand both the science of climate change and the political implications of the ecological crisis. In this talk, Justin Podur, professor of environmental studies at York University and editor/contributor to ZNet, will bring together his wide knowledge and experience from science, ecology and politics to help us make sense of the politics of climate change.

This event, which is free and open to the public, is sponsored by the Senior Fellows honors program of the College of Communication.

When: 7-9 p.m., March 27, 2008

Where: The Thompson Conference Center (TCC 1.110) on The University of Texas at Austin campus. Maps are available online.

Background: Podur began his academic career in physics before completing a Ph.D. in forestry, leading to his current faculty position in environmental studies at York University in Toronto. He teaches landscape ecology and geographic information systems, focusing on managing resources in light of climate change, urban forestry, and ecological restoration.

Podur also is a writer and editor for ZNet, part of Z Communications, an alternative-media organization dedicated to political analysis and support for movements for social change. He has reported from Haiti, Venezuela, Colombia, Argentina, Brazil, Israel/Palestine and Mexico, writing for publications around the world. He also maintains a blog, www.killingtrain.com.

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Contact:
Robert Jensen
(512) 471-1990