The American Museum of Natural History in New York City has a new exhibit on climate change up and running through next August. Climate Change: The Threat to Life and A New Energy Future aims to educate visitors about all aspects of climate change – how we got to where we are now, the science behind climate change, the effect it is currently having and will continue to have upon the earth and what we can all do about it. From the museum website:
Earth’s climate is changing. Global temperature is rising, weather patterns are shifting and other effects may be on our horizon. While we can’t predict the severity of those impacts in a particular place or time, we can nonetheless see—and measure—many changes.
Yes, climate has changed throughout Earth’s long history, but this time is different. For the first time, complex human societies are facing the consequences of climate change worldwide. Plant and animal species already threatened by fragmented habitats are feeling the impact. And for the first time, humans are causing it.
Can we avoid disastrous climate change by altering the way we live? There is still time. But it will take a worldwide effort, lasting generations. And it needs to start now.
Donate your Facebook status!
We all have a part to play in the fight against climate change. For some of us that part may be big, and for others it may be small, but one little thing you can do to help is spread awareness about this important exhibit by donating your Facebook status between November 17th and December 15th. Just change it to:
[Your name] is donating his/her status to tackle Climate Change: http://amnhblogs.org/donate-status
The American Museum of Natural History is open Monday through Friday, 10:00am – 5:45pm, and tickets are $24 for adults, $14 for children ages 2-12 and $18 for seniors and students with ID. For directions, parking and other details, see the website or call (212) 769-5100.
