Today’s featured scientist is Dr. John Barnes. During 24 Hours of Reality, Dr. Barnes helped us showcase Presenter Maxine Burkett directly from his office at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in Hilo, on the Big Island of Hawaii.
Meet a Climate Scientist: John Barnes
Hawaii: What you can do
Hawaii is one of the featured locations in 24 Hours of Reality. Once you learn how the reality of climate change is impacting Hawaii, here’s how you can help.
Meet the Presenter: Maxine Burkett
Maxine Burkett is an Associate Professor of Law at the University of Hawaii. She is also the Director of the Center for Island Climate Adaptation and Policy for the University of Hawaii Sea Grant College Program. Her work showcases the disparate impact of climate change on poor or minority communities.