Captain D. C. Anderson to Present His Perspective on Climate Change at The Field Library
'The Real Crisis of Climate Change' will explore the captain's perspective on the origins of the climate crisis, the Carbon Ratio concept and his proposed response to this global challenge
‘The Real Crisis of Climate Change’ will explore the captain’s perspective on the origins of the climate crisis, the Carbon Ratio concept and his proposed response to this global challengeFrank GodinoThe Real Crisis of Climate Change by Capt. D. C. Anderson is scheduled for Sunday, July 12, at The Field Library. (Supplied)Climate change will be at the center of a community conversation in Peekskill. On July 12, city residents will have the opportunity to attend The Real Crisis of Climate Change, a forum that will take place atThe Field Library, located at 4 Nelson Ave. The program will begin at 12 p. m. and will last for two hours. The event will be held in the Downstairs Program Room and will be led byCapt. D. C. Anderson, who will explain his interpretation of the climate crisis and theCarbon Ratio. According to organizers, Anderson will discuss why he believes society took the wrong direction beginning in 1988 and will share the process that, according to him, led him to develop his perspective on the issue. Capt. D. C. Anderson is featured speaker for the community forum on climate change, where he will present his perspective on the issue and the Carbon Ratio concept. (Supplied)The reference to 1988 coincides with a moment widely considered pivotal in the history of the modern climate debate. That year,NASAscientist James Hansen testified before the United States Senate that evidence showed global warming was already occurring, and the IntergovernmentalPanel on Climate Change(IPCC), a United Nations scientific body dedicated to the study of the phenomenon, was also established, according to historical records compiled by researchers at theUniversity of Cambridgeand documentation from the IPCC itself. During the talk, Anderson will present his own explanation of climate change through the Carbon Ratio concept, a term developed by him that is used to propose a different way of analyzing the relationship between carbon and climate change. The presentation will also include, according to organizers, his views on the possible consequences for humanity and the measures he believes are necessary. The event is part of the library’s adult programming. The community forum will be free and requires advance registration through theformavailable to attendees. In his biography, Anderson notes that he is a United States Coast Guard Master, Oceans license holder. He holds a master’s degree in The Economics of Marine Transportation from SUNY Maritime College, as well as an undergraduate degree in Economics from the University of Connecticut. Anderson worked in the oil industry for 40 years and in 1988 launched a tug and barge company in the New York area. He has delivered lectures on alternative energy and climate change at universities and institutions, including Cornell University, Queens College and international organizations. For more information about Sunday’s event, interested residents may call 914-737-0847. About the ContributorAriana is an Ecuadorian journalist with over 15 years of experience in both print and digital media. Throughout her career, she has covered a wide range of topics, including community issues, judicial affairs, entertainment, refugees, and human rights. She has reported and written for two prominent newspapers in Quito,Diario HoyandDiario Extra. In 2023, Ariana moved to Peekskill in pursuit of new professional challenges, with the aim of captivating the readers of the Peekskill Herald with her engaging stories.