Join us on October 24th, 2024, for Covering Climate Change: The Power of Story, an engaging talk by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Chris Mooney. Hosted by the UAF Department of Science and Environmental Journalism, this event will delve into the crucial role of journalistic storytelling in illuminating the urgent issue of climate change and raising global awareness about the future of our planet.

Mooney, renowned for his work at The Washington Post and his Pulitzer-winning series “2 Degrees C: Beyond the Limit,” will share his insights on how data-driven narratives can amplify the conversation around climate change. His expertise in exposing under-reported greenhouse gas emissions and the impact of rapid sea-level rise in the American South continues to shape environmental discourse today.

This free event is open to the public and will be held in person at the BP Design Theatre on the UAF campus, with a Zoom option available for remote attendees. Don't miss the opportunity to hear from one of the leading voices in climate journalism and learn how storytelling can inspire action on the planet’s most pressing issue.

About the Snedden Speaker Series

The Snedden Speaker Series, established by Helen Snedden in memory of her late husband Charles Willis “Bill” Snedden, honors Bill’s legacy of fostering journalism excellence in Alaska. A former owner of the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, Bill Snedden was a visionary journalist committed to educating the next generation of reporters. The series has brought some of the most influential journalists in the nation to UAF, including 11 Pulitzer Prize winners, providing students and the public with unparalleled opportunities to learn from top voices in the field.