Climate Change and Our Future: From a Bird's-Eye View
Description:
NASA scientist Lesley Ott, in conversation with Carlos Del Castillo, discusses the benefits and challenges of observing changes in greenhouse gases from space. Then, hear Smithsonian scientist Autumn-Lynn Harrison tell Francesca Cagnacci about her work studying migratory bird patterns and the broader perspective they give us from above. Climate change is one of the greatest global challenges of our time. In this three-part series of videos, we’ll hear from scientists from NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center and the Smithsonian’s Movement of Life Initiative on their complementary expertise and the role of space and aviation technologies in studying our changing world. Want to learn more? Join us for a Live Q&A on Tuesday, October 27, at 8pm ET, hosted by NASA astronaut Jessica Meir: https://youtu.be/aekbmKDxF-8 This series is part of the Smithsonian Conservation Commons’ Earth Optimism initiative, a global movement which aims to further research and discussion of climate change through identifying, sharing, and promoting solutions to this global crisis.
Video Duration:
15 min 14 sec
YouTube Keywords:
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