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Confused Climates, Wacky Weather and Exasperated Experts: A Global Warming Primer

The historic and complex field of climate science has recently burst from anonymity to be caught in the fire of partisan debate and paparazzi-like coverage. In the same year, climate scientists have received both the Nobel Peace Prize and individual death threats. Meanwhile, the Earth continues to experience record-breaking weather events and landscape changes that challenge our civilization to cope and adapt. 

Join us as we wade past the politics and headlines of global warming to construct a clearer picture of our climate system. We'll delve into the basics of climate science to understand what changes are really happening and why.

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