In her new book, celebrated environmental journalist Rosanna Xia reveals what we stand to lose as the world’s oceans expand—unless we can begin to imagine a more climate-wise future. California’s 1,200-mile Pacific coastline has enjoyed relative calm for the last hundred years due to a rare confluence of atmospheric factors. However, shifting tides, exacerbated by climate change, are bringing this serene century to a screeching close. In California Against the Sea: Visions for Our Vanishing Coastline, Pulitzer prize finalist Rosanna Xia dives deep into the stakes, stopgaps, internecine struggles, and potential paths forward for the 27 million people who call this coastline home. Hear directly from Ms. Xia and excerpts from her book at a special event hosted by the Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust and our partners. The conversation will be led by Dr. David A. Pepper, Lecturer, at the CSU Long Beach Geography Department. What: Conversation and book-signing with author and journalist Rosanna Xia. When: Thursday, December 7th at 6:30 PM Where: Aquarium of the Pacific 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802 The event is free of charge, but you must reserve a ticket, which you can do here. There will be books on site for purchase thanks to Page Against the Machine, a local Long Beach independent bookseller. We are proudly partnering with: Aquarium of the Pacific CSU Long Beach, Environmental Science & Policy Program CSU Long Beach, Geography Amigos de Bolsa Chica Long Beach Area Group – Sierra Club Long Beach Chapter, Surfrider Foundation Orange County Coastkeeper Hope to see you there, and if you have any questions, feel free to send me an email. Sincerely, Elizabeth Lambe Executive Director Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust. |
