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Kuehnast Lecture Invitation

The Case for Cautious Climate Hope

29th Annual Kuehnast Lecture

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Thursday, October, 13, 2022
Lecture: 3:00 p.m. (Auditorium)
Reception: 4:30 p.m. (Atrium)

Join the Department of Soil, Water and Climate on Thursday, October 13 for the 29th annual Kuehnast Lecture in the fields of Meteorology and Climate featuring Zeke Hausfather, PhD. Dr. Hausfather is a climate scientist and research lead for Stripe specializing in climate models, carbon removal, mitigation technologies and observational temperature records.


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2022 Public Health Law Summit

Climate Change and Health Equity

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October 12 - 14, 2022

The 2022 Climate Change and Health Equity Summit will bring together health departments, health care providers, and community-based organizations and others who are working with communities to achieve health equity and develop climate solutions that are centered in a health equity framework. Engage with others to build a shared understanding of how public health law can and should make our communities healthier and help mitigate climate change.


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Heidi Roop helps to Launch the Climate-Ready Gardens Community Engagement Toolkit

Hosted by the MN Master Gardener Volunteer Program

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

MCAP Director, Dr. Heidi Roop, will give a talk on observed and expected climate impacts in the Midwest and Minnesota and highlight actions already underway across the region to prepare for climate change during this event to launch the Climate Change Community Engagement Toolkit Training for Master Gardener Volunteers. 



 

MCAP News

Job Opportunity - Climate and Working Lands Program Director

August 1, 2022

The Minnesota Farmers Union is hiring a senior level position to co-develop and promote farmer-informed solutions for how agriculture can play a greater role in mitigating and adapting to the effects of climate change. 

Learn more and apply at: Career Opportunities - Minnesota Farmers Union (mfu.org)


Science Fellow Opportunity with The Nature Conservancy

July 12, 2022

Become a force for nature and a healthy planet by joining The Nature Conservancy's Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota Science Team. This 2-year position will help tackle the scientific uncertainties around the Conservancy’s priority conservation strategies in Forests, Freshwater and Grasslands, with an emphasis on emerging issues in forest ecology and climate adaptation.


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