Lecture by Climate Scientist Katharine Hayhoe

Attend the free lecture at Princeton University.  The HMEI Taplin Environmental Lecture “Finding Hope in a Warming World” by Katharine Hayhoe.

Dr. Hayhoe is an atmospheric scientist, distinguished professor and endowed chair at Texas Tech University, and chief scientist at The Nature Conservancy.

Described on the website as:

Climate change is not only a physical crisis driven by greenhouse gas emissions; it is also a highly politicized social challenge that has grown even more divisive this past year alone. And as the inequitable harms from climate impacts escalate and opposition to climate action intensifies, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and powerless.

Drawing on climate science, behavioral science, and real-world examples, Dr. Hayhoe examines why information alone rarely motivates action, and why effective climate engagement must be grounded in our broader social and cultural landscape. She offers practical, evidence-based strategies for communicating accurately and in a way that catalyzes engagement across diverse audiences, connecting what science tells us (“the head”) to what people care about (“the heart”) and to practical, positive solutions (“the hands”).

Ultimately, she makes the case for why hope isn’t wishful thinking, but rather a courageous, active choice – one that can empower each of us to contribute to building a more just and resilient future.

The lecture is free and open to the public, so plan to arrive by 4:00. Anyone who wants to join in will grab dinner together locally after the lecture. Car pooling from the Chester area will be coordinated.