Sunil Amrith: The Burning Earth – A History
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Sunil Amrith: The Burning Earth – A History

Migration as consequence of environmental harm

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About the Event:

Movement is the thread that brings all of Sunil Amrith’s work together. Pull this thread and untangle a paradigm-shifting global history as we discuss an exploration of the reciprocal interplay between human actions and the Earth's environment. A Yale University historian and dedicated teacher, Amrith, has a talent for making historical research subtitble to a curious but busy audience. Amrith's groundbreaking work weaves together science, history, and culture to provide a fresh perspective on our current climate crisis and reveal the reality of migration as a consequence of environmental harm. Don't miss this thought-provoking event to ignite your understanding of the climate crisis’ pivotal role in human history and displacement.

A book signing will follow this program.


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Sunil Amrith

Sunil Amrith

Renu and Anand Dhawan Professor of History at Yale University

Sunil Amrith received a B.A. (2000) and Ph.D. (2005) from the University of Cambridge. He was a research fellow of Trinity College...

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Jill Riddell

Jill Riddell

Professor, Writer, Podcaster

Jill Riddell is the host of The Shape of the World, a podcast about nature and cities. She’s the founder of the Office of Modern C...

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