We know climate change is real and that our planet is warming up mainly because of human actions. But which has a greater environmental impact: drilling for oil and gas or farming sugarcane to make ethanol, a renewable “biofuel” that releases less greenhouse gas than fossil fuels? Featuring her research on the environmental impacts and greenhouse gas emissions of sugarcane ethanol production in Brazil, Dr. Filoso will discuss how best management practices and other methods can help mitigate problems and create a win-win situation.
Where: CBL’s Bernie Fowler Lab, 142 Williams Street, Solomons, MD 20688. View a campus map.
Cost: Free. No pre-registration necessary. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Who: Members of the general public. No scientific background needed; everyone is welcome!
Why: Learn something new and interesting while celebrating science on scenic Solomons Island
This seminar is presented as a part of the Chesapeake Biological Laboratory's Science for Citizens Seminar Series. These public seminars invite the community to discover how our scientists are developing new approaches to solving the environmental challenges facing Southern Maryland, our nation, and the world. View the complete Fall 2018 Science for Citizens Seminar Series schedule.
