Briefing 6/23: Dr. James Hansen: The Climate Threat to the Planet
MEDIA ADVISORY FOR MONDAY, JUNE 23, 3:00 PM
Contact: Eben Burnham Snyder, Select Committee, 202-225-4081
Dr. James Hansen: The Climate Threat to the Planet
Select Committee welcomes Dr. Hansen on the 20th anniversary of his landmark Congressional testimony
WASHINGTON (June 20, 2008) – On the 20th anniversary of testimony that sounded the alarm bell on our climate crisis, the Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming will host pre-eminent climate scientist Dr. James Hansen as he gives a briefing Monday on his vision of the climate challenge as it stands now.In 1988, discussion of climate change was confined mainly to scientific journals. But on June 23, Dr. Hansen was the lead witness at a hearing of the Senate Energy Committee to explore the issue. His testimony marked the first time a top climate scientist declared that global temperatures had risen beyond the range of natural variability. Since then, scientists from around the world have built an unassailable body of evidence that supports his 1988 testimony. Climate change now looms as a more immediate and serious threat than ever before and in need of swift, effective Congressional action.
WHAT: Select Committee Briefing featuring Dr. James Hansen, “The Climate Threat to the Planet”
WHEN: Monday, June 23rd, 2008 at 3:00 PM
WHERE: 2318 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC
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The House Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming was formed by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) to increase the visibility and priority given to America's oil dependence and global warming challenges. It is chaired by Rep. Edward J. Markey (D-MA) and will actively explore the solutions, science and progress on these pressing issues during the 110th Congress.
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