Watch a discussion on critical food policy and law issues, including food insecurity, poor diet, chronic disease, and obesity. Four leaders explore novel local and global strategies to address

Watch a discussion on critical food policy and law issues, including food insecurity, poor diet, chronic disease, and obesity. Four leaders explore novel local and global strategies to address these troubling trends. Visit UCTV to view the full recording.

Panelists include Kelly Brownell (Duke University), Laura Schmidt (UCSF), Allison Korn (UCLA), and Breanna Hawkins (LA Food Policy Council). The discussion was moderated by Emilie Aguirre from UCLA Law's Resnick Program for Food Law and Policy.

This event was recorded on October 25, 2017, as part of the "UCSF Center for Obesity Assessment, Study and Treatment" series.

The continental U.S. could face an 8-degree Fahrenheit temperature increase by the end of the 21st century if carbon dioxide concentrations reach 800 parts per million. Current CO2 levels stand at

The continental U.S. could face an 8-degree Fahrenheit temperature increase by the end of the 21st century if carbon dioxide concentrations reach 800 parts per million. Current CO2 levels stand at 400 ppm and are rising faster than at any time in Earth's history.

These projections, from the draft National Climate Assessment, are vividly illustrated through computer model visualizations. Allison Leidner, a NASA scientist, emphasizes that these visualizations effectively communicate the dramatic potential changes to the nation's climate, including future temperature and precipitation scenarios.

New computer model visualizations project significant changes in U.S. precipitation patterns under varying carbon dioxide emissions scenarios. By 2100, the southwestern U.S. could become

New computer model visualizations project significant changes in U.S. precipitation patterns under varying carbon dioxide emissions scenarios. By 2100, the southwestern U.S. could become considerably drier, while the northeastern U.S. may experience increased wetness.

These visualizations offer a powerful depiction of climate change impacts, illustrating the potential transformation of our nation's climate. As Allison Leidner, Ph.D., a NASA scientist, notes, they communicate these impacts in a way words cannot. For further details, explore the National Climate Assessment: globalchange.gov/what-we-do/assessment.