Progressive Forum presents James Hansen

Start: December 7, 2009 - 7:30pm

Please join the Progressive Forum for the national launch event for Dr. James Hansen's first book, Storms of My Grandchildren: The Truth About the Coming Climate Catastrophe and Our Last Chance to Save Humanity, on the same day as the opening of the Copenhagen Climate Conference designed to forge an international treaty to succeed the Kyoto Treaty.

Dr. Hansen was the first to create broad awareness of global warming in his Congressional testimonies in 1988 and 1989. Hansen says the atmosphere has exceeded safe limits of green house gases and is nearing tipping points "that would be irreversible — if we do not promptly slow fossil fuel emission." In his first book, Hansen details his experience in government, science, and the influence of special interests. He lays out the science that says the planet conducive for the rise of civilization is in "real peril." He describes our historic moment as humanity's "last chance," and he provides clear answers and solutions.

Hansen is Director of The Goddard Institute for Space Studies in New York City, part of NASA. He is also adjunct professor in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Columbia University. He is a member of the National Academy of Sciences. His early work focused on the atmosphere of Venus before he began studying Earth's atmosphere in the 1970s. Dr. Hansen is appearing for the second time at The Progressive Forum. He will sign books and greet fans at the end of the evening.

Originally scheduled for October 29, the event has been rescheduled because of temporary health issues of Dr. Hansen. Tickets already purchased for the previous date are to be used for December 7 event for the same seats. No replacement tickets will be issued. If refunds are needed, please call the box office at 888-695-0888.

Tickets and details HERE, or call 832-251-0706.

Location:

Wortham Center, Cullen Theater
501 Texas Ave
Houston, Texas