Climate change’s impact on health topic of next Science Inquiry lecture
Gallatin Valley Friends of the Sciences continues its popular lecture series with an always interesting discussion in April. Co-sponsored by Museum of the Rockies and Hopa Mountain, the next virtual talk of the season is set for Wednesday, April 13th. “Health Effects of Climate Change in Montana” will begin at 7pm.
How are climate surprises like increasing wildfires, drought and heat effecting the health of Montanans? Dr. Alexandra Adams, MSU’s Director of the Center for American Indian and Rural Health Equity (CAIRHE), will share the impacts as well as mitigation and adaptation strategies that individuals, communities and healthcare organizations can implement to reduce these effects.
The talk will be presented online via Zoom. Free and open to the public. Find Gallatin Valley Friends of the Sciences on Facebook to RSVP or visit www.gallatinscience.org for additional details and a streaming link. The nonprofit was established in 2017 to explore cutting edge science topics, their latest developments, and their relevance to society. •