Barry University’s Center for Community Service Initiatives presents a Deliberative Dialogue
Natural Disasters and Climate Change: Is Global Warming Causing More Hurricanes?
Thursday, April 11, 4:00–5:30 p.m.
Andreas Building, Room 112
Barry University, Miami Shores
Free and open to the public.
Refreshments will be provided.
Climate change has long been a contentious topic, with some people dismissing its existence and many more denying its link to human activity. However, increasing occurrences of natural disasters and more-intense storms are sharpening public discourse about disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, with rising global surface temperatures, the possibility of more droughts and increased intensity of storms will likely occur. Most scientists agree that human emissions of greenhouse gases are already changing Earth’s climate.
While the Trump administration pulled the United States out of the Paris Agreement on climate change, state and local governments are taking action. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, for example, has issued directives focused on helping the state adapt to the effects of global warming, including more-intense hurricanes and sea-level rise. Last fall, the governor of California issued stricter limits on auto emissions.
What is the relationship between human activity and climate change? How will storms that are more powerful affect Floridians? What laws, policies, and governance are needed to protect people from intensifying natural disasters?
Join a panel of community experts, students, alumni, faculty, and staff to explore potential solutions to the global challenge of climate change.
The Deliberative Dialogue Series is a Barry QEP/PSR-designated event.
For More Information
Center for Community Service Initiatives
11300 NE Second Avenue, Miami, FL 33161
service@barry.edu | 305-899-3696
www.barry.edu/service