Saturday, September 26, 2009

"Climate Change and Our Coast"

This is the topic for Coast Day 2009 to be held on October 4, from 11 am to 5 pm at the University of Delaware's Hugh R. Sharp Campus in Lewes.
Lectures include:
"Harnessing Wind Energy at the University of Delaware" - Dr. Jeremy Firestone
"Top 10 Challenges for Coastal Communities in the 21st Century" - Dr. Nancy Targett
"Oceans in Global Climate Negotiations" - Dr. Biliana Cicin-Sain
To access the complete schedule, download the pdf from the above referenced web site for UD College of Earth, Ocean and the Environment.

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