Lightning Talks + Mixer: 8 Reporters On Local Climate Science, Tech, and Resilience
Where: Metro Center, 375 Beale, Temazcal Room
When: Earth Day, April 22, 6-7 PM
Come early for a 5 PM reception and mixer!
Join KneeDeep Times Magazine for rapid-fire insights from eight local reporters covering the latest in climate science, technology, and community resilience. These short talks will peel back the layers behind key climate stories — daylighting the cool science, interesting tech, and important regional insights from their reporting.
The line-up includes:
Tech reporter Daniel McGlynn on the community fire reporting app Watch Duty and what consumer tech can teach us about how to approach climate change.
Journalism student Taylor Barton on how to use your car battery to power your home during blackouts.
Nat Geo Storyteller and Fulbright recipient Sierra Garcia on floating solar.
Science writer Kathleen Wong on gene-mapping the local extent of the near-extinct salt marsh harvest mouse.
Computer engineer and writer Kofi Ansong on energy equity.
Water reporter Alastair Bland on rising sea levels and managed retreat.
Everyday Climate Champions podcaster Dalya Massachi on an online collaboration space for women climate tech entrepreneurs.
Equity reporter Audrey Brown on the Hunter’s Point shipyard and data on the disparities in toxic cleanup durations across the Bay Area.
Arrive early for a networking reception with local journalists, editors, local agency planners, and climate adaptation leaders. Reserve your spot now!
This event is a part of a series of forums on our regional climate response:
Who is Doing What About Climate Change? The Down Low on Bay Area Innovations
Metro Center, April 22:
2-4 PM – Green Money, Green Impact: Exclusive Fireside Chat with California’s Green Bank — Bay Area Air Quality Management District
4-5 PM - Can AI Help the Bay Area Plan for Climate Change? — Bay Conservation & Development Commission & Bay Area Regional Collaborative
4:30-6 PM – The Down Low Mixer: enjoy drinks and apps and meet project leaders, innovators, designers, planners, and reporters. Limited to forum attendees.
5:30-8 PM – Advancing Nature Based Solutions: At the Intersection of Design and Community — San Francisco Estuary Partnership & Bay Area Regional Collaborative
6-7 PM – Lightning Talks by 8 Reporters On Local Climate Science, Tech, and Resilience — KneeDeep Times
Other events from our partners:
April 23, 6-7:30 PM at Manny's – Climate Conversations: Rising Seas, Resilient Communities – Save the Bay
April 25, 12-1 PM at the Metro Center – From Science to Action: 'Treasure Maps' for a Resilient Bay – SFEI
By registering for this event, you agree to share your registration information with the organizers of SF Climate Week.