The Climate Reality Project was started in 2006 by Al Gore and today is a group of people working towards solutions to climate change. 24 Hours of Reality is a global conversation, initiated by the Climate Reality Project.

This session will focus on:

-The basic science of Climate Change

-Anticipated climate impacts important for all Iowa communities to anticipate.

-Actions individuals and communities can take to address Climate Change

Our guest speaker is Ted Redmond, co-founder of paleBLUEdot, LLC. Ted is a Climate Reality Leadership Corps member of The Climate Reality Project. He is a registered architect, sustainability consultant, and climate action planner with over 25 years of experience. As an architect, Ted has an expertise in public safety with over 60 Police, Fire, and Sheriff’s facilities nationally. As a climate and sustainability consultant, he has an expertise in delivering community vulnerability and adaptation, Greenhouse Gas, energy, and water consumption Inventories and Reduction Action Plans.

His recent experience includes assessments and mitigation/adaptation efforts for 36 communities and 13 non-governmental organizations. Ted also has experience facilitating public engagement and input processes, both as a professional consultant as well as through his many years as a community volunteer leader. Ted is also a national solar pv technical expert for the US Department of Energy. His work with the DOE includes technical assistance for community driven solar projects nationally as well as serving as a national solar technology trainer for architects and engineers. 

Cost: Free