Western Lecture Series to present ‘The Climate Reality Project: Hope for the Future’ this Spring

February 22, 2018

Western Washington University on the Peninsulas will host chemist Adelia Ritchie for a series of lectures titled “The Climate Reality Project: Hope for the Future” this spring.

The events, which are free and open to the public, are part of the Western Lecture Series.

The series begins on Tuesday, Feb. 27, at 6 p.m. at Olympic College-Poulsbo, room 105, and continues on Wednesday, Feb. 28 at 6 p.m. at Olympic College-Shelton in the Johnson Library Reading Room.

Ritchie presents again on Thursday, March 1 at 6 p.m. at Peninsula College-Port Townsend before lectures March 15 at the Sequim Public Library, March 22 at the Norm Dicks Center in Bremerton and April 18 at Peninsula College - Forks. Details are available at ee.wwu.edu/WLS.

The lectures provide a narrative about the Climate Reality Project, which works to accelerate the global shift from activities driving climate change to renewables so lives and economies can continue to power on without destroying the planet. The presentation intends to create a clear understanding of the current global climate situation and the science behind it.

Ritchie received a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry and Physics from the University of Western Florida, and her master’s degree and doctorate in Physical Organic Chemistry from Northwestern University. Ritchie completed the Climate Reality Leadership training program under former Vice President and the project’s current chairman Al Gore. Ritchie works with educators, communicators, organizers and strategists.

The Western Lecture Series features prominent speakers who deliver talks on an array of academic subjects designed to expand knowledge, provoke thought, enhance understanding and inspire creativity. Each lecture extends a new and interesting topic. Offered throughout the year, lectures are free and open to the public without need of registration.

For more information about this and future lectures, visit ee.wwu.edu/wls or call (360) 394-2748.