Seacoast Online advances Wells Reserve climate change talk by Fernandez
Seacoast Online reported Ivan Fernandez, a professor of soil science and forest resources at the University of Maine, will speak about climate change at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 27 at Wells Reserve. “Maine’s Climate Future — What Do We Do Now?” will focus on the implications of a changing climate for the people and places of Maine, according to the article. At UMaine’s Climate Change Institute, Fernandez has assessed Maine’s climate, particularly as it relates to the state’s natural resource-based economy. In this talk, he will highlight the institute’s findings, discuss links between the changing climate and Maine’s environment, and outline strategies for adapting based on evidence, the article states. The talk is part of the Wells Reserve’s Ted Exford Climate Stewards lecture series. A donation of $5 is suggested to attend.