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THE CHANGING CLIMATE ISSUE:

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The University of Oregon Climate Leadership Initiative, the School of Journalism and Communication at the University of Oregon, the Society of Environmental Journalists, Washington State University Spokane, and The Thomas S. Foley Institute for Public Policy and Public Service at Washington State University invite you to a unique seminar for journalists on one of the most pressing and debated issues of our time: climate change.

Details

When: Friday, February 8, 8:00am - 2:00pm
Where: Washington State University, Spokane Campus, Academic Center, 600 North Riverpoint Blvd. Room TBA

Cost: $35, lunch included - $15 for students

To register, contact Sarah Mazze at (541) 346-0786 or climlead@uoregon.edu.

Conference Agenda

8:00 a.m. Welcome and Overview
Bob Doppelt, University of Oregon Climate Leadership Initiative
Tim Gleason, Dean, University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication

8:15 a.m. Climate Change "Boot Camp" and Physical Impacts on the Pacific Northwest: Overview of the global science and local impacts, followed by a discussion of how to cover the topic.
Dr. Philip Mote, Climate Impacts Group, University of Washington

9:45 a.m. Break

10:00 a.m. Socio-economic Impacts:
Climate change impacts on regional economy
Phil Wandschneider, Agricultural Economist and Professor, Washington State University

11:00 a.m. Policy Options for Responding to the Challenge
Big picture of mitigation and preparation with a focus on agriculture, forestry and biofuels
Bob Doppelt, University of Oregon Climate Leadership Initiative
Chad Kruger, Center for Sustaining Agriculture & Natural Resources, Washington State
University

12:00 p.m. Lunch and Breakout Sessions

12:45 p.m. Media Panel
A panel of reporters on their experience covering climate change, with a focus on covering the workshop topics and on fairness and balance.
Rocky Barker, Idaho Statesman, environmental reporter
Tom Banse, National Public Radio, regional correspondent
Scott Yates, Capital Press, reporter

2 pm. Wrap-Up

Please contact Sarah Mazze at: smazze@uoregon.edu or (541) 346-0786 for more information.

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