Cumberland Advisors is a sponsor of the upcoming USF-GIC event,
“Adapting to a Changing Climate: Global to Local Impact”
Climate Change ResourcesCumberland Advisors, the Global Interdependence Center, the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee, the Science and Environment Council and Atlas Insurance are the primary sponsors in this event that will feature Bob Bunting among other luminaries invited for this very important discussion.
In this post you’ll find a compilation of resources that can be referenced as part of the ongoing conversation on climate change and its impact.
USFSM Website & Event Registration: http://usfsm.edu/climate
Flyer for event:
(Short URL) https://buff.ly/2QqOQY9
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Red Tide Current Status: http://myfwc.com/redtidestatus
NASA Climate Change Resources: https://climate.nasa.gov/resources/
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Sarasota Magazine – Climate Change Conference Set for Jan. 25.
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