Spanning about the last 2 million years of Earth’s history, the Quaternary Period was marked by dramatic and frequent changes in global climate. Warm interglacial periods alternated with cold ice ages. Today, the Earth is entering a time of unusually warm climate. Significant and potentially rapid environmental changes could pose major challenges for human habitation. The XVI Conference in Reno, Nev. July 23-30 will examine the latest research on many aspects of questions related to this period, and what they can reveal about the future.

Media Registration:

Reporters/Writers wishing to attend the INQUA Conference for news coverage purposes can obtain an application for an INQUA Media Pass by contacting: John Doherty, Director of Public Information, Desert Research Institute (DRI), Reno, Nev.

Preconference Contact Information:
Email: doherty@dri.edu
Telephone: 775-673-7313
Cell: 775-722-4233

INQUA Technical Program ONLINE: http://inqua2003.dri.edu/sci_program.htm

DRI is the host organization for the conference: http://www.dri.edu

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