Why we don’t believe science: a perspective from decision psychology
People make hundreds of decisions every day, weighing risks and benefits and coming to conclusions. In a perfect world, people are objective when they perceive risks and make decisions in climate and other domains. But psychological research suggests that this is not always how the human mind works.
In this webinar:
- we’ll consider examples in climate change and other politically charged domains
- we’ll present evidence-based strategies that can help improve communication
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A Tale of Two Cities: Assessing Green Infrastructure Costs and Benefits in Toledo, Ohio and Duluth, MN
The negative economic effects of flooding from extreme precipitation events—including preparation costs and the expenses related to damages, clean up, and business disruptions—are being experienced throughout the Great Lakes region.
This webinar will provide information about:
- Two pilot projects that explored the economic benefits of green infrastructure to reduce flooding
- Results from the study and next steps the cities are taking
- Resources to help your communities explore these topics.
Mapping and Visualizing Lake Level Changes for the U.S. Great Lakes
Planners and decision makers need an easy and clear way to show potential impacts of lake level changes in the Great Lakes. The focus of NOAA’s Lake Level Viewer is to provide communities with lake level scenarios and assist with planning decisions, such as updating zoning restrictions, planning infrastructure, encouraging sustainability and restoring or conserving habitat. Come see how this tool might inform your next decision!
This webinar will:
- provide an overview of Great Lakes climate science and historical lake levels
- show the need for visualizing potential impacts of changing water levels
- discuss the development of the web mapping tool and supporting data
- give a demonstration of tool functionality and how to access data and map services
- discuss future work
Climate Change and Corn Belt Agriculture in the Midwest
Corn is one of the key world food commodities, just behind rice. With severe weather events associated with climate change forecast to increase in number and intensity, corn crop yields may decrease due to increased nutrient runoff. This webinar will focus on:
This webinar will:
- Climate predictions for the Midwest
- Research findings from the USDA grant “Climate change, mitigation, and adaptation in corn based cropping systems,” a $20 million grant focused on ensuring food stability
- Impacts for Lake Erie
Exploring Snowfall in the United States
The number of snowfall events in a given area has a large impact on road maintenance and water resources management. Snowfall data collected in the United States between 1930 and 2007 at seven locations shows how snowfall frequency has changed over time, and relates the information to a changing global climate.
This webinar will:
- explore snowfall trends in the United States and the Great Lakes region
- introduce three regions that show significant change in snowfall frequency, including an increasing trend in the upper Midwest
- provide a sneak peek at a new web interface for exploring snowfall data, available through the Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s Carbon Dioxide Information Analysis Center
