Climate Change – Online Exhibit Announcement

Climate Change – Online Exhibit Announcement

October 16, 2020

We are excited to announce the launch of a new online exhibit based on the Warren D. Allmon Changing Climate: Our Future, Our Choice exhibit, which will be open to the public at the Museum of the Earth in November 2020!

This new exhibit, named in honor of PRI's longtime Director, will highlight that although the Earth’s climate has changed many times in the past, it is now changing at an unprecedentedly rapid rate because of the actions of humans.

Fortunately, there are actions that everyone can take to address climate change. The Changing Climate exhibit is intended to empower visitors to recognize the things they can do to reduce climate change and its harmful effects, including discussing it with friends, family, and government officials.

Throughout the online exhibit visitors will find videos, interactive animations, 3D images, original graphics, a quiz to measure their impact on the environment, and an opportunity to share their views and read what other people are saying. This online exhibit is filled with questions and prompts to facilitate climate change conversation. 
 

The online exhibit will also include visualizations of global temperature and carbon dioxide levels, two of our most important climate records over time, with highlights of key events in natural history, human history, and climate history along the way. It will also feature educational sections on greenhouse gases, energy, and how we know about ancient climates.

Check out the online exhibit here! 

The physical exhibit at the Museum of the Earth will be available for the public to visit next month. Due to COVID-19, the Museum is currently limiting the number of visitors at a time and encourages guests to make reservations online.

About PRI

The Paleontological Research Institution (PRI) pursues and integrates education and research, and interprets the history and systems of the Earth and its life, to increase knowledge, educate society, and encourage wise stewardship of the Earth. PRI and its two public venues for education, the Museum of the Earth and the Cayuga Nature Center, are separate from, but formally affiliated with Cornell University, and interact closely with numerous University departments in research, teaching, and public outreach.

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