The development of modern, industrial agriculture has been characterized by large reductions in biological diversity, both across landscapes and within farming systems. Loss of biodiversity is particularly evident in the U.S. Corn Belt. Simplification of crop and non-crop vegetation in the Corn Belt has resulted in the production of large ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
EXTREME WEATHER IN A CHANGING CLIMATEDr. Michael Wehner of Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory will present an overview of his research on the behavior of extreme weather events in a changing climate. Changes in the magnitude and frequency of extreme weather are likely the most serious consequence of human induced global warming. Understanding what the future ...
Speaker: Artur Runge-Metzger​, Head of Unit Climate Strategy, International Negotiation and Monitoring of EU Action, DG Environment, European Commission
