Adapting to a Changing World with Jen Schwartz
Change may be an essential part of human existence, but Jen Schwartz explores the dislocations in human society caused by the speed with which the world is changing around us. Schwartz is a senior features editor at Scientific American who produces stories on the intersection of technology and the human condition. She specializes in writing about how society is adapting—or not—to a rapidly changing world, with a focus on climate … Read More
Upcoming Lecture | Adapting Waterfront Communities to Rising Seas and Extreme Storms
On the evening of Tuesday, December 9, 2014, the Pell Center at Salve Regina University will be hosting three speakers to discuss the challenges of rising sea levels for waterfront businesses and how businesses can implement strategies to prevent or minimize damage. The lecture, “Staying Afloat: Adapting Waterfront Communities to Rising Seas and Extreme Storms,” is part of the Ronald C. Baird Sea Grant Science Symposium and the Shoreline Change … Read More
The Battle for Cyberspace, Climate Adaptation, and Iraq |Monday Reads
China and America’s Battle in Cyberspace: Hyper or Reality? China and America’s Dangerous Battle in Cyberspace | The National Interest American Businesses in China Feel Heat of a Cyberdispute | The New York Times Five Myths About Chinese Hackers | The Washington Post New charges of Chinese military units conducting “targeted economic espionage campaigns” against U.S. and European industries are stirring up a cycle of accusation and counteraccusation between the … Read More