Location

University of Nevada Las Vegas, Stan Fulton Building Ballroom

Start Date

2-2-2010 4:25 PM

End Date

2-2-2010 4:45 PM

Description

7 PowerPoint slides Convener: Nick Lancaster, DRI Session 6: Bridging the Gap- Interdisciplinary Science to Connect Biophysical and Social Dimensions of Climate Change Abstract: -Energy and (in the state of Nevada) water conservation are linked to mitigation of, and adaption to, climate change. -However, these links are not immediate, and individuals may feel powerless to control the future climate. -Further, Nevada residents are less likely than other Americans to believe climate change is “a very serious problem” (50% versus 62%; Maibach, 2008)

Keywords

Climatic changes; Energy consumption; Global warming; Nevada; Water consumption

Disciplines

Climate | Environmental Sciences

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Feb 2nd, 4:25 PM Feb 2nd, 4:45 PM

Understanding the Impact of Climate Change Media Messages

University of Nevada Las Vegas, Stan Fulton Building Ballroom

7 PowerPoint slides Convener: Nick Lancaster, DRI Session 6: Bridging the Gap- Interdisciplinary Science to Connect Biophysical and Social Dimensions of Climate Change Abstract: -Energy and (in the state of Nevada) water conservation are linked to mitigation of, and adaption to, climate change. -However, these links are not immediate, and individuals may feel powerless to control the future climate. -Further, Nevada residents are less likely than other Americans to believe climate change is “a very serious problem” (50% versus 62%; Maibach, 2008)