Human influence on our atmosphere, and the atmosphere’s influence on us

Humans are modifying the atmosphere around us??"from climate change to air pollution??"in ways that feedback on society. Emissions of both long- and short-lived pollutants have local and global impacts, with large spatial variability. As we transition our infrastructure to mitigate and adapt to our changing climate and environment, we need solutions that account for the spatial heterogeneity in the impact that atmospheric changes have on humans. Lyssa Freese will discuss three examples of her research on these topics, focusing on emulating temperature change, assessing country-level damages from current emissions, and quantifying the climate and air quality impacts of shutting down nuclear power in the United States. She will also outline her future plans for integrating climate science, atmosphere chemistry, and energy system modeling to inform decision-making for a just transition.

Speaker: Lyssa Freese