Events

People, Planet, Design: A Practical Guide to Realizing Architecture’s Potential by Corey Squire | An Island Press book

AIA NJ East Coast Green Virtual Conference

Thursday, September 12, 2024 - 10:00am EDT
Join the AIA-NJ Committee on the Environment at the AIA NJ East Coast Green Virtual Conference to shape the future of architecture and sustainability. This premier event gathers industry leaders, architects, and innovators to explore cutting-edge solutions and sustainable practices. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this transformative experience. Register now to engage with key experts and gain insights into the latest advancements in sustainable design. Taking place on Thursday, September 12 and Friday, September 13. 
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Threat Multiplier: Climate, Military Leadership, and the Fight for Global Security by Sherri Goodman | An Island Press Book

Frontline or Fault Line: Understanding the Global Security Dimensions of Climate Change as a “Threat Multiplier”

Thursday, September 19, 2024 - 10:00am EDT
July 2024 marked the 14th consecutive month of record-high global temperatures and saw the earliest Category 5 hurricane in the Atlantic as Hurricane Beryl swept through the Caribbean. Climate impacts are intensifying the threats faced by the U.S. military, from natural disasters to geopolitical challenges posed by Russia, China, and the Islamic State. In response, the U.S. Department of Defense is integrating climate change into its operations, including disaster relief planning, war games, and international diplomacy.
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Threat Multiplier: Climate, Military Leadership, and the Fight for Global Security by Sherri Goodman | An Island Press book

Sherri Goodman at the Global Security Forum 2024

Friday, September 20, 2024 - 8:30am EDT
Join Threat Multiplier author Sherri Goodman at the Global Security Forum 2024 presented by The World Affairs Council of Connecticut. GSF 2024 will bring you the world’s biggest names in global security ever seen on our stage. Generals, experts, policymakers, and foreign leaders come together for cutting-edge conversations on the biggest security concerns we face and the Power Plays that will decide our future.
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The Heat and the Fury: On the Frontlines of Climate Violence by Peter Schwartzstein | An Island Press book

Peter Schwartzstein at Busboys and Poets

Monday, September 23, 2024 - 6:00pm EDT
Peter Schwartzstein will be on the Busboys stage alongside executive director for the Council for the Advancement of Science Writing, Meaghan Parker, to share their experiences investigating climate violence. Copies of Peter's book, The Heat and the Fury: On the Frontlines of Climate Violence will be available for purchase during and after the event, and Schwartzstein will be signing following the program.
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