Talk: Dr Aaron Stallard - Entering a Mass Extinction Event: Causes, Solutions and the Future

Name: Talk: Dr Aaron Stallard - Entering a Mass Extinction Event: Causes, Solutions and the Future
Start: 2025-02-08T14:00:00+13:00
Location: Nelson Provincial Museum Pupuri Taonga o Te Tai Ao

Schedule

Sat, 08 Feb, 2025 at 02:00 pm

UTC+13:00

Location

Nelson Provincial Museum Pupuri Taonga o Te Tai Ao | Nelson, NE

Join Dr Aaron Stallard for a journey through geological time as he discusses evolution, extinction events, and the way human activity is shaping the planet today. As we enter the sixth mass extinction event in the 4.6-billion-year history of Earth, Aaron discusses the causes and solutions, including the local response of NCC and how individuals and households can do their part to ensure the wellbeing of life and the planet.
Dr Aaron Stallard is a geologist, science editor, and NCC Councillor with a focus on maintaining the conditions that support life on Earth.
This is a free event, and everyone is welcome! Spaces are limited, so secure your spot here: https://shop.nelsonmuseum.co.nz/collections/events/products/evolution-extinction-events-and-us