This three-part course will begin with Karl Hutterer presenting “Taking the Temperature.” Topics addressed will include good news: growth in renewables, adoption of green technologies, shifting public opinion, and harmful: relentlessly rising emissions and worsening climate change impacts. Karl will discuss current data from the climate front and the human, social, economic, and security effects of ongoing climate change. Next, Charles Feinstein will cover “Policies, Politics, and the Economy.” We’ll consider political and economic forces influencing climate policies and regulatory solutions, such as subsidies for green energy technologies, emissions trading, and carbon taxes. Last, Stan Roden will present “Strategy Choices in Limiting Global Warming.” Stan will facilitate an interactive exploration of EnRoads. This climate change simulation tool incorporates the best available science and offers profound insights into the factors affecting greenhouse gas emissions and global warming. He is one of nearly 700 certified EnRoads Climate Ambassadors from 133 countries. All presentations will focus on current and pending U.S. legislation, including the Inflation Reduction Act, and citizen actions, including the work of the Citizens’ Climate Lobby. The Community Environmental Council is a promotional partner for this event.

Three Wednesdays: February 21, 28, and March 6
Location: Bethany Congregational Church 556 N. Hope Avenue, Santa Barbara