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Host: Carson Cooper
Produced by: WUSF Public Broadcasting
E-mail: dhapli@wusf.org

 
 

Florida Matters “A Changing Climate?” (May 11, 2007)

 
Some predict global climate change will affect Florida's future.
Some scientists predict global climate change could have negative implications for Florida's future. Photo: Shawn Dudley

A three day conference on Climate change in Florida is wrapping up in Tampa. This week we catch up with some of the scientists who are taking part to get their take the science and politics of Climate Change.

We explore the issue with our guests, including:

Thomas L. Crisman, Patel Professor of Environment at the Patel Center for Global Solutions at USF


  BELOW: Frank Capra's made-for-televison film "The Unchained Goddess" (1958) raised
the question of global climate change nearly a half century ago.
 
  Join WUSF's Carson Cooper for Florida Matters Friday evening at 6:30 pm, and Saturday at Noon, on WUSF 89.7, your NPR Station.

Online Resources

  Explanation and Itinerary of Climate Change Conference
  Natural Resources Defense Council – Global Warming Threatens Florida
 

United State Environmental Protection Agency – Climate Change

 

National Geographic - Warming to Cause Catastrophic Rise in Sea Level?

  National Wildlife Federation – Global Warming and Florida
  National Environmental Trust – Global Warming Impact on Florida and Midwest
  Union of Concerned Scientists Climate Change Predictions for Florida
 

St. Petersburg Times Article: Florida Finds Voice on Climate Change

 

Tampa Tribune - State Officials, Scientists in Tampa to Draft Global Warming Strategy

 

About Florida Matters

 

Florida Matters is WUSF 89.7's forum that goes beyond the daily headlines and explores issues that matter to you and your community. 

Florida Matters addresses critical issues identified by listeners in our Ascertainment Survey 2006. The top five issues that matter most to you are: education, transportation, growth management, environment and affordable housing. Hear directly from decision makers, experts and other concerned citizens. Our purpose is not only to stimulate conversation, but to advance the discussion.

Learn more about WUSF's Ascertainment Survey 2006.

   
 

Florida Matters WUSF Host Carson Cooper

 

Carson Cooper


Carson Cooper has been a favorite of listeners as Host of "Morning Edition" on WUSF 89.7 since 2000. He also reports for other WUSF 89.7 broadcasts. Carson has worked in Tampa Bay radio for more than two decades.