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Climate Science: Key Questions and Answers
A Congressional Briefing
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Links to slides, video and audio adjacent to names below
Sponsoring Organizations
American Association for the Advancement of Science
American Chemical Society
American Geophysical Union
American Institute of Biological Sciences
American Meteorological Society
American Society of Agronomy
American Statistical Association
Crop Science Society of America
Ecological Society of America
Geological Society of America
National Ecological Observatory Network
Soil Science Society of America
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Recent events including the publication of private e-mail correspondence between climate scientists and the examination of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) have led to questions about some climate change research results, the ethics of practicing scientists, and even the efficacy of scientific processes. This briefing will provide the opportunity to examine which climate change science results are well understood and where key uncertainties exist, including issues recently covered in the media such as climate impacts on glaciers and recent temperature trends. Discussion with the distinguished panelists will include examination of the peer-review process, data sources, research processes, statistical analysis, and how various bodies like the IPCC conduct their studies and assessments.
Agenda
Welcome:
Alan Leshner, Chief Executive Officer, American Association for the Advancement of Science, video, audio
Panelists:
Richard Alley, Evan Pugh Professor of Geosciences, Department of, Geosciences Pennsylvania State University. presentation slides, video, audio
Warren Washington, Head of the Climate Change Research Section, Climate and Global Dynamics Division, National Center for Atmospheric Research presentation slides, video, audio
Richard Smith, Mark L. Reed III Distinguished Professor, Department of Statistics and Department of Biostatistics, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, presentation slides, video, audio
With appreciation to Senator Mark Udall, honorary host for this briefing.
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