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Speaker Series - Earth's Climate System: What Creates It and How It Affects the Distribution of Living Things

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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Climate Change

Our Climate Educator Series is here to educate current and future generations about climate change. Join us and learn about the science behind it, its impact on our planet, and what we can do to help. Perfect for teachers, parents, and anyone who wants to make a difference.

Earth's Climate System: What Creates It and How It Affects the Distribution of Living Things

Join Dr. Murray as he talks about the factors that contribute to our climate system, like the shape and size of the Earth, its position in the solar system, the composition of its atmosphere, and the distribution of land masses. After that, we can delve into how climate characteristics influence plant and animal life and how they vary across different parts of the planet. If time permits, we can also explore the recent climate changes, their reasons, and how they could impact the environment.

Presenter:

K. Greg Murray holds a Ph.D. in Zoology from the University of Florida and focuses on Ecology. He has research experience in tropical forest ecology, ornithology, and plant ecology. He has also been involved in energy and sustainability issues since 2000. He retired from college teaching in 2021 but still conducts research in Costa Rica