As leading scientists and journalists descend upon San Francisco for the fall meeting of the American Geophysical Union, Chesapeake Biological Laboratory scientist Dr. Hali Kilbourne will be one several leading experts working to assist reporters in their coverage of climate science.
Dr. Kilbourne is teaming-up with more than 700 Ph.D.-level climate scientists for AGU’s Climate Q&A Service in an effort to ensure media coverage of climate issues is as thorough and accurate as possible.
“Climate change is one of the most pressing issues facing our global society today,” says Dr. Kilbourne. “If policymakers are going to explore policies designed to adapt to and mitigate the impacts of climate change, it’s critical that scientists like myself do our best to concisely communicate our understanding of the issue.”
Journalists that have questions about climate science (not policy) can send them toquestions@agu.emailcenterpro.com, an e-mail box set up specifically for the project. Responses to questions will be returned in a timely fashion with regard for journalists' deadlines.
The service is an extended pilot project building off the success of last year's 10-day pilot program that coincided with the UN Climate Conference in Copenhagen.
