A panel of experts will discuss climate change and its environmental implications for the Ohio River Valley. The public event takes places tonight, February 26, from 6 to 7:30 pm. at the Louisville Science Center.

This conversation, “Climate Change in the Ohio River Valley,” will explore the growing evidence of global warming in our watershed. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration data show that, by 2020, Louisville’s mean air temperature is set to rise between 2.3 and 3.9 degrees (F).

Panelists will dicsuss the potential—and current—impacts on our natural resources and public health; the role of regional industries like manufacturing and mining; and what’s being done to mitigate these impacts as well as adapt to them. The conversation will be guided by audience questions and facilitated by Kristin Espeland Gourlay, managing editor of the Ohio River Radio Consortium.

The panel is hosted by the Louisville Science Center, in partnership with WFPL and the Ohio River Radio Consortium, with participation from the University of Louisville.

The event takes place at the Louisville Science Center, 727 W Main St. To reserve tickets, call (502) 560-7130 . A cash bar will be available.