Read the Final Report:

Climate Solutions for the Common Good

Date

February 8th, 2020

Location

McWane Science Center

Speakers

Internationally Acclaimed Scientists

Discussions

Round Tables & Panels

“I’m interested in the fascinating nuances of climate science, why a changing climate matters to real people, how we’re going to solve it, and what faith has to do with fixing this global challenge.”

~ Climate Scientist Dr. Katharine Hayhoe

“Whether you believe that the Earth was created by a deity or not, I believe we all have a shared responsibility for its stewardship. …Stewardship is equally ingrained in both our secular and our faith communities. … and our faith communities are well organized and uniquely positioned to lead the charge to address climate change – [there is] a sense of renewed energy about being good stewards and optimism that faith communities could galvanize a path to a sustainable future.”

~ Polar and Marine Biologist Dr. James McClintock

“The climate is changing and humans are contributing to these changes. We believe that there is much common ground on which all sides of this discussion could come together to address climate change with policies that are practical, flexible, predictable, and durable. We believe in a policy approach that acknowledges the costs of action and inaction and the competitiveness of the U.S. economy.”

~ U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Faith Meets Business: Climate Solutions for the Common Good

TALK ABOUT IT! Although more of us are alarmed or concerned, most of us rarely or never discuss climate change with friends or family.

Atmospheric Science Professor and extraordinary climate communicator Katharine Hayhoe told us that the number one thing we can do to break the divisive rhetoric around climate change is “do the exact thing we’re not doing: talk about it.” Follow her on Twitter @KHayhoe

Dr. James McClintock showed us why we need to talk about climate change and gives helpful advice in this Nature Conservancy article, “How to have a Connected Conversation about Climate Change”: https://www.nature.org/en-us/what-we-do/our-priorities/tackle-climate-change/climate-change-stories/how-to-have-a-connected-conversation-about-climate-change/

Read the Final Report here: https://climatesolutionsforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Conference-report-final-4-20-20.pdf

Antarctica is a Barometer of Global Change | Jim McClintock

Katharine Hayhoe - The most important thing you can do to fight climate change: talk about it

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FAQ Frequently Asked Questions

CCE-Birmingham is a local chapter of Citizens’ Climate Education, the 501c3 education arm of Citizens’ Climate Lobby: a volunteer, nonprofit, non-partisan organization urging public policy to address the climate crisis—especially HR763, the proposed "Energy Innovation and Climate Dividends Act" of 2019: https://citizensclimatelobby.org/energy-innovation-and-carbon-dividend-act/
FMB is open to anyone with hope, faith, and good will seeking to overcome the common threat of rapid climate change. The conference will explore avenues for individual action, including those contributed by participants, and we hope each person will leave with the information and commitment to engage effectively.
General admission can be purchased for $25. Student tickets can be purchased for a discounted rate of $15.
CCE recognizes parental privilege and responsibility to help guide children’s intellectual development. For a parental permission form and instructions, please write John Northrop at [email protected]
Space will be available in the McWane Science Center parking deck. Participants will receive a deck exit token at sign-in.
Yes. By answering a few demographic questions at ticketing participants will help us assign seats for diverse post-panel conversations at eight-person round tables.
Go to https://climatesolutionsforall.org/#schedule : Day-of agenda distributed to participants may include minor changes.
Ticket holders who do not opt out will permit their contact information to be shared with all others. Participants will receive a conference follow-up report, shared contact information, and the invitation to join and initiate future activities and events, including the opportunity to contribute to resources on the https://climatesolutionsforall.org website.
Positive event participation norms will be explicit via a pre-event mailing and reminders the day of. CCE organizers will model the values of affirmation, respect, and appreciation.
Send information to [email protected] for review and posting on https://climatesolutionsforall.org.
The conference is predicated on the scientific actuality of rapid, human-caused climate change. For answers to questions about causes and implications, we urge a close look at the NASA climate web page before February 8: https://climate.nasa.gov/scientific-consensus. Also check https://SkepticalScience.com.
Our single favorite source is Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming, edited by Paul Hawkin, Penguin Books (2017). Many details on the web: https://drawdown.org/
We plan for climate exhibits by sponsors and allied organizations. For information on how to become a sponsor, write John Northrop at [email protected]
Volunteers from among paid attendees are needed for sign-in, table leadership, and event breakdown. For information, write John Northrop at [email protected]

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McWane Science Center
200 19th St N, Birmingham, AL
(205) 714-8300

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