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Britain in Troubled Waters: An Introduction - Professor Carolyn Roberts

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Channel: Gresham College · 2015 · Education

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Though it is fundamental to our existence and identity, we rarely consider our water. Professor Carolyn Roberts aims to correct this oversight in her new series of lectures. 
http://www.gresham.ac.uk/professors-and-speakers/professor-carolyn-roberts
In this short video, Professor Carolyn Roberts introduces us to the important themes that will be covered on her upcoming lecture series, ‘Britain in Troubled Waters’. From drought to floods, from polluted groundwater to murder investigations, this lecture series will look at every way the nation is affected by water. 
Professor Carolyn Roberts is the first Frank Jackson Professor of the Environment at Gresham College. She is also a Senior Scientist at the UK Knowledge Transfer Network (KTN), which links business and universities in order to promote research and innovation in environmental technologies.: 
http://www.gresham.ac.uk/professors-and-speakers/professor-carolyn-roberts
Now in her second year as the Frank Jackson Professor of Environment at Gresham College, Professor Carolyn Roberts turns to the waters of Great Britain. By asking fundamental questions that challenge public perception of Britain's climate, Professor Roberts will illuminate the difficulties that facing the country. Professor Roberts will also weave together a career of scientific research and professional experience to examine the technology and thinking that might prove vital in the new millennium. Professor Roberts introduces her second series of Lectures, 'Britain in Troubled Waters': http://www.gresham.ac.uk/environment-lecture-series-2015-16-an-introduction-by-professor-carolyn-roberts
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