Phone System Maintenance May 27th

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Library Closed for Memorial Day

Manitowoc Public Library will be closed all day, Monday, May 26, for Memorial Day. Regular hours will resume Tuesday, May 27. Exterior book-drop & access to online resources available 24/7.

Climate Reality with Jeff Steuer

Program Type:

Lecture/Speaker, Special Event

Age Group:

Adults
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Event Details

There are those that believe in climate shift wholeheartedly, while others steadfastly maintain that climate change is a hoax. Seems like finding common ground on the topic is an arduous task, right? As a first step in bridging the gap, what about an open, data-driven conversation driven by reliable sources? That sound like a good start, doesn't it? That's where Jeff Steuer’s “Climate Reality” presentation comes into play. "Climate Reality" covers:

  • The Science of Climate Change—its causes and impacts, including the latest developments in climate science, how the crisis is impacting the world today, and the urgency of shifting from fossil fuels to renewables
  • Global View—how is climate change transforming daily life around the world
  • Solutions—What's available right now

Following Jeff's presentation, the program will turn to becoming a conversation, open to include attendees' questions and concerns. Because, here's the crux of the issue: Is there hope? What can we do? And what would it take, climate-wise, to bring everyone together under the same tent?

Jeffrey J. Steuer describes himself as a citizen interested in Climate Change; however, he also has an impressive background: Scientist Emeritus, U.S. Geological Survey, Water Resources Discipline. He also has an MS in Hydraulic Engineering, University of Wisconsin, Madison & a BS in Ocean Engineering, U.S. Coast Guard Academy, Jeff is a retired water engineer from the USGS Geological Survey and has worked as a Professional Hydrologist for the State of Wisconsin. His Research Interests include toxic contaminant transport in surface waters, urban stormwater pollution, rainfall-runoff modeling, and hydrology/stream ecology interaction.