The increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide due to burning coal, oil, and gas represents an unprecedented experiment on the planet Earth. We don’t know exactly how the experiment will unfold, but the history of Earth and its neighboring planets provide hints of what’s to come: Over the next few decades, Earth’s atmosphere will return to a state not seen for millions of years.

The geologic record raises many questions that climate science has yet to answer, and these surprises may expose our greatest vulnerabilities. Taken together, the evidence suggests that the coming century will test the human species like never before, challenging our ingenuity and capacity for innovation as we strive to fend off a global catastrophe.

Join Dr. Daniel P. Schrag as he discusses this planetary experiment and how the future of our planet may unfold.

Event Schedule and Pricing

Wednesday, May 9 @ 12:00 pm

12:00–1:00 pm: Lecture in the Grainger Sky Theater

$17 General Public (Includes General Admission to the museum)
$5 Members, Students, and Friends of the Webster Institute

Wednesday, May 9 @ 7:30 pm

7:30–9:00 pm: Lecture and Q&A in the Grainger Sky Theater

$10 General Public
$5 Members, Students, and Friends of the Webster Institute

Guests are encouraged to visit our Doane Observatory after the lecture to enjoy a nighttime telescope viewing during Doane at Dusk. This is a free event open to the public. The Doane will be open until 10:00 pm.

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