Students to hear from athletes about climate change

Professional snowboarders Jeremy Jones, Nick Visconti, Ralph Backstrom, Iris Lazzareschi and Moss Halliday will talk climate change with nearly 1,500 Truckee-Reno students March 22-28.

As atmospheric levels of carbon dioxide continue to rise, the Sierra Nevada is beginning to feel the effects.

Hot Planet/Cool Athletes aims to educate and mobilize the generation that stands to lose the most by presenting engaging science and solutions on climate change with leading pro snow sports athletes.