“Let’s Talk About Climate Change” Lecture Series Sponsored by League of Women Voters, Beloit Public Library, and Welty Environmental Center – via Facebook Live (Beloit Public Library)

Steve Vavrus  “Together in Beloit: Dealing with Climate Change Globally to Locally”

Senior Scientist Steve Vavrus, from the Nelson Institute Center for Climatic Research at UW-Madison. His talk, will begin by reviewing the history of human-induced climate change, then offering examples of its manifestations and impacts, before suggesting responses at personal and policy levels. 

Pablo Toral “Focus on Success: Climate Change Actions that Make a Difference”

Pablo Toral, a professor of Environmental Studies and International Relations at Beloit College. will acknowledge the role individual actions play in reinforcing the importance of actively engaging with climate change. However, collective action is key to combating climate change, as will be illustrated with examples of community-level actions.

Dominique Brossard  “Public Attitudes and Climate Change”

Dominique Brossard, Professor and Chair of the Life Sciences Communication Department at UW-Madison, will emphasize the need for clear, easy-to-understand communication about climate change issues, to successfully engage different audiences and promote well-informed action. Her talk is made possible by the Badger Talks Program of the University of Wisconsin-Madison