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Stillwater Global Affairs Forum: A 'heated' discussion 'Global Climate Change' at the Stillwater Public Library Feb. 11 at 7 p.m.

The Stillwater Global Affairs Forum is a quarterly discussion group that focuses on global issues and how they affect the local community.

(STILLWATER, OKLA. / Jan. 22, 2010) – The Stillwater Global Affairs Forum will open its 2010 scholar and discussion presentations on Thursday, Feb. 11 with “Global Climate Change” at the Stillwater Public Library.

The Feb. 11 forum will focus on changes in climate across the globe and its ramifications on social and environmental realms as well as economic and political aspects of international relations.  The speaker will be Dr. John Wood, professor of political science at Rose State College.

“Climate change is an issue that we ignore at our own peril,” said Wood.  “Many are confused in the debate over exactly how much we're contributing to the warming of the earth's atmosphere and how much is naturally occurring.  Regardless, it’s happening and we must create awareness and do something about it.”

The Stillwater Global Affairs Forum is a quarterly discussion group that focuses on global issues and how they affect the local community.  The forums include an hour long presentation by a local scholar on a quarterly topic followed by participants’ discussion on the issue.  All viewpoints are welcomed and encouraged.

“By all accounts, this is a particularly contentious and relevant issue that has and will be with us for many decades to come,” said Daniel Mutai, forum founder. “There are several competing schools of thought on this issue. There are those who agree that the global climate change is happening but disagree on the causes; is it man-made or a natural occurrence that should be left alone? And on the opposite side are those who deny and disagree that climate change is happening.  We expect an exciting and stimulating conversation.”
 
Stillwater Global Affairs Forums are free and open to the public. 

Library hours are Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The Stillwater Public Library is located at 1107 S. Duck St. (the corner of Duck St. and 12th Ave.).

For more information, call (405) 372-3633, visit the web site at http://library.stillwater.org or e-mail askalibrarian@stillwater.org. Library programs are co-sponsored by KOSU 91.7 fm.

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