
A New Kind of Climate Leadership
Climate change is an opportunity to envision a new world—but in whose image?
Jane Zelikova is an ecologist interested in the impacts of environmental change on natural and managed ecosystems. Her interests are broad and include tropical biogeochemistry, as well as the effects of climate change on organisms big and small. She combines a strong emphasis on research with an interest in science communication and outreach, thinking about ways to expand the role of science in tackling global issues. She is the co-founder of 500 Women Scientists. Follow her on Twitter @j_zelikova.
Climate change is an opportunity to envision a new world—but in whose image?
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