Press Release
Fla. Museum Sunday lecture examines climate change, global warming
March 13, 2008
Contact:
Paul Ramey, APR
Assistant Director, Marketing and Public Relations
Florida Museum of Natural History
(352) 273-2054, pramey@flmnh.ufl.edu
Writer: Caroline Glagola
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- The Florida Museum of Natural History will host a lecture by University of Florida Ecology professor Stephen Mulkey on the latest work and discoveries in the battle against global warming from 2:30-3:30 p.m. Sunday as part of the museum's Science Sundays lecture series.
The presentation, "Turn Down the Heat," will examine how climate change is shaping the earth and the steps being taken to reduce the risks associated with these changes. Mulkey serves as science adviser to the Century Commission for a Sustainable Florida and as Director of Research and Outreach/Extension for the UF School of Natural Resources and Environment and is involved in numerous committees related to energy, greenhouse gas emissions, land use and sustainability.
Science Sundays lectures cover a variety of topics and are geared for adults. For more information, visit www.flmnh.ufl.edu/education/science_sundays.htm or call (352) 273-2063.
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The Florida Museum of Natural History is Florida's state natural history museum, dedicated to understanding, preserving and interpreting biological diversity and cultural heritage. It is located near the intersection of Southwest 34th Street and Hull Road in the University of Florida Cultural Plaza in Gainesville. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Butterfly Rainforest admission is $8.50 for adults ($7.50 Fla. residents) and $4.50 for children ages 3-12. Prices subject to change. For more information, including directions and parking, call (352) 846-2000, or visit www.flmnh.ufl.edu.