Science on Tap: 'Hot Globe'

Climate journalist and author Steve Chapple discusses climate, politics, and the current state of affairs

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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Steve Chapple, a climate journalist and best-selling author, will kick off an evening of unfiltered conversation on climate, politics, and the current state of the world. Chapple is a Visiting Scholar at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego, and a Senior Fellow at The Samuel Lawrence Foundation. The event is presented by The Samuel Lawrence Foundation.

Why it matters

As the impacts of climate change become increasingly evident, events like this provide a platform for experts to engage the public on these critical issues and share their insights on the complex relationship between climate, politics, and the path forward.

The details

The event, titled 'Science on Tap: Hot Globe', will feature Steve Chapple, a climate journalist and author, who will lead an unfiltered discussion on climate, politics, and the current state of affairs. Chapple is a Visiting Scholar at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego, and a Senior Fellow at The Samuel Lawrence Foundation. The event is presented by The Samuel Lawrence Foundation.

  • The event will take place on February 11, 2026.

The players

Steve Chapple

A climate journalist and best-selling author, as well as a Visiting Scholar at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego, and a Senior Fellow at The Samuel Lawrence Foundation.

The Samuel Lawrence Foundation

The organization presenting the 'Science on Tap: Hot Globe' event.

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What they’re saying

“HOT GLOBE climate journalist and best-selling author Steve Chapple kicks off the night with an unfiltered conversation on climate, politics, and where we are right now.”

— Steve Chapple, Visiting Scholar, Climate, Atmospheric Science & Physical Oceanography Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego; Senior Fellow, The Samuel Lawrence Foundation (kpbs.org)

The takeaway

This event provides an opportunity for the public to engage with an expert on the critical issues of climate change and its complex relationship with politics, as the impacts of a warming planet become increasingly evident.