Climate Change Impacts and Future Outlook for Our Children

Delve into the pressing issue of climate change and its future implications in this TEDx talk by Dr. Spruce Schoenemann, Professor of Environmental Sciences at the University of Montana Western. Examine warming trends, shrinking glaciers, and increasing wildfire activity in Montana and beyond. Gain insights into actionable steps for creating a sustainable future through renewable energy adoption and personal carbon reduction strategies. Learn how environmental archives like ice cores, lake sediments, glacier deposits, and tree rings provide crucial context for understanding past and present climate changes. Discover the speaker's passion for protecting winters, wilderness, and securing a livable climate for future generations. Filmed live at the Beier Auditorium on March 23, 2024, this talk is part of TEDxUniversity of Montana Western, a multidisciplinary forum showcasing diverse academic perspectives and ideas worth sharing.