Earth Equity News

NY's American Museum of Natural History Mounts Exhibit on Causes and Solutions to Climate Crisis. By Claudia Parsons, Reuters, October 14, 2008. "The American Museum of Natural History in New York is mounting a show called Climate Change: The Threat to Life and A New Energy Future... Curator Edmond Mathez said that when he proposed the exhibition a few years ago, he was frustrated that public awareness did not match the alarm felt by scientists. 'The news media was presenting climate change as a controversial issue, which is complete nonsense, it's not (controversial),' Mathez told Reuters on Tuesday at a preview of the exhibition that opens on Saturday and runs in New York through August 2009... He said scientists are inclined to be skeptical, so it is remarkable that so many agree on the causes of climate change. The show examines causes and effects of climate change as well as possible ways to slow it down, such as boosting the use of nuclear, wind and solar power. Exhibits include interactive displays for visitors to pledge to make changes in their behavior, such as buying low-energy light bulbs, recycling waste or bicycling to work. The exhibition is set to travel to Spain, Denmark, Mexico and Abu Dhabi."