November 10 at 6:30 p.m.

Evidence from the Equator to the Poles:  How climate change impacted the ancient world with Stephen F. Pekar

 

[Archaeology]  Dr. Stephen Pekar of Queens College discusses evidence that the climate change currently threatening humanity’s future should not be viewed as something unique to our era.  Climate change contributed to the collapse of civilizations such as the Maya between 800-900 CE as well as earlier Bronze Age cultures. This presentation cites results from sedimentary cores taken fifty kilometers off the coast of Antarctica which document abrupt climatic changes traceable to low latitude climate events affecting past societies. Pekar is a Professor at the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Queens College. He has participated in four scientific expeditions to Antarctica. 

Image: Varied Sedimentary Integrated Ocean Drilling Program

 

 

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In accordance with New York City mandate, all guests must have received

a COVID-19 vaccine. Proof of vaccine (C.D.C. card or photo/ copy, NY State's Excelsior Pass, CLEAR Health Pass, or other digital record) will be required. 

 

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