Forecasting the Future with Chris Gloninger

In this talk, Chris Gloninger will explore how fiction can illuminate the emotional and societal impacts of climate change, using Lily Brooks-Dalton’s "The Light Pirate" as a powerful entry point. Blending science with storytelling, it examines the escalating consequences of sea level rise, extreme weather, and community resilience—connecting the novel’s narrative arc with real-world projections, lived experiences, and urgent adaptation efforts.

This program ties in with our 2025 All Urbandale Reads book, "The Light Pirate," but reading the book is not required.

Registration is encouraged: https://urbandale.librarycalendar.com/event/forecasting-the-future

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