Congratulations to Dr. Pamela Templer for her feature in the Brink article titled, “Building a Diverse, Strong Climate Workforce.” On June 9, 2022, Climate advocates from around the world teamed up with BU to brief Congressional staff on their plan to train the next generation for careers in solving the current climate crisis.
Climate change is a global issue demanding we adapt to the changing world and transition to the use of sustainable resources. As climate change accelerates, the US will face challenges ranging from extreme weather events to water and air pollution. To discuss these issues, a virtual panel is known as Building the Next Generation Climate Workforce: Innovative Solutions from Around the Country came together with the goal of using sound-science policymaking to expand diversity in STEM and prepare to meet energy demands from renewable sources.
Dr. Templer described to the Brink:
“To me, a climate workforce means successfully preparing our graduates to tackle climate challenges. We know that temperatures are rising, weather events are becoming more extreme, and these are all impacting human health and well-being. Having graduates understand how we can both reduce the greenhouse gas emissions that lead to climate change and create solutions to help humans adapt to the ways that climate is already changing is essential.”
In addition, all panelists at this briefing expressed their hope for greater federal funding for training students interested in climate-focused careers, as it would increase the diversity and opportunities for communities that are directly impacted by the consequences of climate change.
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