Exporting a phytoplankton bloomCopious amounts of particulate organic matter are produced during the spring phytoplankton bloom in the subpolar North Atlantic. This seminar will discuss and contrast mechanisms that contribute to exporting this carbon to depth. Particulate organic carbon is comprised of a wide spectrum of particle sizes, which play an important role ...
A New Era of Climate Policy in California In 2016, as California began its second decade of comprehensive climate mitigation policy, state leaders enacted one of the world’s most ambitious greenhouse gas reduction targets - aiming to cut emissions 40% between 2020 and 2030. Achieving this goal will be a tremendous challenge. The speakers will review progress made toward a ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Conversations About Landscape: GroundplaySan Francisco is a city of change, with a long history of social and urban transformation. Today, many San Franciscans dream of converting underused public spaces - alleys, parking spaces, and rooftops - into inviting and dynamic gathering places. Groundplay, a program of the San Francisco Planning Department, pairs inspired ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free (RSVP required)
A Trip North: Researching Climate and Working for Change in AlaskaJoin Zach Brown (PhD, Stanford University) as he speaks about climate change in the Arctic and his effort to create an institute for education and research in Alaska. Through photos and stories, Zach will take you on two journeys: first, through the Arctic Ocean, where declining sea ice is changing ...
If ye value critical thinking, and if ye scorn the flim-flam man, join us, your friends. We are a group who informally discuss the latest in science or pseudoscience over good eats & ale. HOW:  Presented free by the Bay Area Skeptics.WHY:  Because science is fascinating!       ...
Where: MillbraeCost: Free- Pub is open for business
Sympathy for the little guysDouglas Smith has long concentrated on some of the smaller fungi, so his talk will address mushrooms that are mostly 1-2cm or less in size. Since most people don't look for these, or you don't see them at fairs, Douglas thought it would be good to show their diversity.Editor's Note: ...
