Nature
Secret Science Club presents Atmospheric Scientist Sonali McDermid
The Bell House 149 7th St, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesAt the next Secret Science Club, Dr. Sonali McDermid explores Earth's phenomenal atmosphere, its relationship to Earth's ecosystems and agriculture systems, and the perils of climate change. She asks: --Does the way we grow food impact local and global climate? How? --How do wild ecosystems influence weather and climate—and vice versa? --What impact will climate change have on the world’s ability to feed […]
Forest Bathing: Seeking Wellness Through Nature
Japan Society 333 East 47th Street, New York, NY, United StatesIn Japan, the practice of shinrin-yoku, or “forest bathing” is hailed for its therapeutic effects. Proponents believe that by simply immersing ourselves in the atmosphere of a forest, we can soak in the healing power of trees. In a fast-paced world, forest bathing is a chance to be mindful of our surroundings, and to connect with […]
Buddhism and Cosmic Ecology
New York Buddhist Church 332 Riverside Drive, New York, NY, United States“Buddhism and Cosmic Ecology” with Rev. Donald Castro and Bernadette Giblin Rev. Donald Castro will explain his theory by using basic concepts from Buddhist teachings, such as the First Noble Truth; which explains how our emotions range from mild to extreme, from merely unpleasant to real suffering. He will expand this to talk about the suffering […]
AMNH Presents: SciCafe: Climate Change and Rising Sea Levels
American Museum of Natural History 175-208 79th Street, Central Park West, NY, United StatesThe ongoing pollution of our atmosphere with an invisible odorless gas called carbon dioxide is trapping heat at the Earth’s surface and causing temperatures to rise on land and in the ocean. The polar regions are warming fastest of all and the melting ice sheets are causing sea levels to rise around the globe. How […]
Festival Albertine: How Do We Get People to Care
Albertine Books 972 5th Avenue, New York, NY, United StatesArtists and activists will be called upon to discuss how to change people’s minds and amplify the call to action. Literature, music, drama—these are key resources for societies trying to come to grips with new realities. In recent years we’ve seen them begin to grapple with climate change, but that engagement must now grow. The […]