3-hr Climate Change in the West – Impact on Workers and Strategies to Adapt

Course Dates and Times

May 26, 2022 – 1pm-4pm (Online)

May 31, 2022 – 8am-11am (Online)

This course will examine the most important consequences of climate change in the Western United States including increased heat, drought, and fires; more extreme events; and impacts on agriculture and urban areas.  A particular focus will be placed on heat stress on humans and habitat, and mitigation strategies that workers can employ in a variety of occupations.  The 3-hour class will be available live via Zoom and will have ample opportunity for interactions and contributions from participants.