A traveling photography exhibit on display at the G2 Gallery from January 6 to February 15, 2009, with an opening reception on January 9, 6-9 pm.
The Irreplaceable campaign brints together four distinct groups -- from the worlds of art, justice, science, and faith -- to highlight the diversity of life we must protect from climate change.
Climate change has emerged as one of the most pressing challenges facing the world today. Scientists predict that global warming will become a leading cause of species extinction over the next several decades. As we work to address the impacts of global warming on humans -- rising sea levels, destructive storms, heat waves, increased disease risks and pollution -- we also need to protect imperiled species from a warming world.
The Irreplaceable: Wildlife in a Warming World campaign is a partnership of faith, science, justice and art to educate policymakers and the public about the impacts of flobal warming on wildlife. We do this through the beauty and power of images combined with the inspiration and knowledge from science, religion and conservation law. We believe this diverse partnership will show that we can work together toward a common goal.
"For if one link in nature's chain might be lost, another might be lost, until the whole of things will vanish by piecemeal."
-Thomas Jefferson
Irreplaceable features photos of some of the world's top nature photographers including such talent as Art Wolfe, Frans Lanting, Galen Rowell, Michele Westomorland, Kevin Schafer, Paul Nicklen, Jowl Sartore and Brian Skerry. From the icy tundras in the Arctic to humid wetlands in the Everglades, these photographers have captured the wonder and movement of plants and animals that call our country home.
The Irreplaceable traveling photo exhibit will feature guest speakers and events as it tours across the country, ending in Washington DC in spring 2009. The goals: to educate the public about how climate change is threatening species -- and to show our policymakers we care deeply about the fate of irreplaceable wildlife.
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