The National Climate Assessment: The Science and Alaska

A polar bear looks out over a barrier island on the Arctic coast of Alaska. These islands are important habitat for the polar bear.
Photo Credit: USFWS

This week we’re hearing from Dr. Donald J. Wuebbles. He’s an expert in atmospheric physics and chemistry. Dr. Wuebbles has been published over 500 times, covering topics from Earth’s climate and air quality to the stratospheric ozone layer. He discusses the 4th National Climate Assessment and how those findings relate to Alaska.

Thanks for listening!

 

 

SPEAKERS:

  • Dr. Donald J. Wuebbles

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BROADCAST: Tuesday, October 30th, 2018 at 2:00 p.m.

RECORDED: Friday, September 7th, 2018 at the Egan Library in Juneau.

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Ammon Swenson is Alaska Public Media’s Audio Media Content Producer. He was born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska. He graduated from UAA in 2018 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and integrated media. He’s previously worked for KRUA radio, the Anchorage Press, and The Northern Light.

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