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Sea Level Rise: The Impact of Climate Change 13167

Event Sponsor: Other Association or Organization

Event Type: Seminar/Workshop

Primary Category: Teachers

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Event Dates: 3/21/2010 through 3/25/2010

Brief Description: One of North Carolina’s greatest resources is its coastal region. With more than three thousand miles of shoreline, this fragile area is on the frontline if climate change causes the seas to rise. Can we afford to ignore this threat? Few issues today are as controversial and timely as the impact of human activity on climate change. Join us on North Carolina’s coast as we study the complex forces at work causing global climate change. Compare current weather patterns with historical data to assess trends of global warming and cooling. How do human consumption of fossil fuels and the production of greenhouse gases affect climate change? How does climate change impact sea level rise? Explore the beaches and marshes along the Outer Banks for a firsthand look at the effect of coastal storms, which have increased in frequency and intensity, to witness what our state stands to lose. Learn ways we can help our students understand and respond to this complex issue in a responsible and powerful manner as we strive to become better stewards of our world. “Registration begins September 29, 2009.”

Location: The North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT)

Address: NCCAT Ocracoke Campus

City: Ocracoke Campus

State:NC

CONTACT INFORMATION

Name: Teacher Services

E-mail Address: registrar@nccat.org

Phone Number: 800.922.0482

Web Site: www.nccat.org