When: January 2; social gathering 6–7 PM, dinner 7–8 PM, speaker 8–9 PM
Location: Sheraton Tucson Hotel and Suites, 5151 E. Grant Road, Tucson
Cost: Free, unless you want dinner
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During November and December, speakers at the Arizona Geological Society monthly meeting presented interesting talks describing their research on climate change. Eric Sundquist of the USGS spoke on “Geological Perspectives on Carbon Dioxide, the Carbon Cycle, and Carbon Management,” while Joellen Russell of the UA presented a talk on “The Ocean’s Role in the Climate of the Anthropocene.” These presentations dealt with various aspects related to how greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide control the climate and the role humans have played during the current cycle of global warming. Both meetings were well attended and accompanied by a stimulating discussion during the Q&A session that followed.
The final talk in the series will be on January 2, when Peter Ward will present “Bringing Peace to the Climate Wars.” Ward will present an alternate view on what controls climate change. He believes that ozone depletion theory provides a better explanation of scientific observations than the greenhouse gas model. Depletion of the ozone layer by gases released by volcanic activity provides a clear, direct, and comprehensive explanation for climate changes during recent years and throughout earth’s history. There will also be a book signing for those who are interested in purchasing What Really Causes Global Warming? Greenhouse Gases or Ozone Depletion?