Shahir Masri

Shahir Masri

PhD

CA, US
Inspire your team to "go green" and fight climate change with a scientist who has launched a climate outreach project across 40 states.

Dr. Masri is an environmental pollution scientist at the University of California, Irvine, where he works on air pollution exposure modeling and climate change communication research. He is the author of the book Beyond Debate, which answers 50 commons misconceptions on climate change, as well as a contributing opinion writer for The Hill. In 2018, Dr. Masri founded the national outreach project "On the Road for Climate Action," which empowers everyday people to help solve the climate crisis through community outreach and education across all 50 states. 

Dr. Masri earned his Doctor of Science and Master of Science degrees from the Department of Environmental Health at Harvard University, and a Bachelor of Science degree from the Institute of the Environment & Sustainability at the University of California, Los Angeles.

Education

Doctor of Science (Harvard University, 2016)

Master of Science (Harvard University, 2011)

Bachelor of Science (UCLA, 2009)

Dr. Masri is an environmental pollution scientist at the University of California, Irvine, where he works on air pollution exposure modeling and climate change communication research. He is the author of the book Beyond Debate, which answers 50 commons misconceptions on climate change, as well as a contributing opinion writer for The Hill. In 2018, Dr. Masri founded the national outreach project "On the Road for Climate Action," which empowers everyday people to help solve the climate crisis through community outreach and education across all 50 states. 

Dr. Masri earned his Doctor of Science and Master of Science degrees from the Department of Environmental Health at Harvard University, and a Bachelor of Science degree from the Institute of the Environment & Sustainability at the University of California, Los Angeles.

Education

Doctor of Science (Harvard University, 2016)

Master of Science (Harvard University, 2011)

Bachelor of Science (UCLA, 2009)

Climate Crisis: Causes, Impacts, & Solutions

Climate changes is perhaps the greatest threat facing humanity and is mostly caused by our own doing. Yet, most people remain unaware as to why the globe is warming, what the impacts will be, and how we can fix it. Fortunately, all of this can be explained in simple terms. In this presentation I cover the basics of climate science, describing the greenhouse versus other historic climate drivers. I explain climate impacts globally and nationally, including sea level rise, glacial melt,...
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How To Green Your Business Profitably

As "going green" becomes all the rave, companies need not be left in the dark. In fact, there is not just an environmental basis for going green, but an economic basis too. By shifting to a more environmentally friendly business model, companies can attract more clients and cut their expenses. In this talk, I'll present a variety of tips and strategies to help companies achieve their environmental objectives, improve their brand image, and save money in the process. We'll take a look at a...

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Lowering Your Carbon Footprint

Discover lifestyle changes that will reduce your negative impact on the environment.
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Toxic Planet: Avoiding Harmful Chemicals in the Modern Day

Learn simple ways to avoid toxic chemicals in cosmetics, cleaning agents, food, and more.

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Beyond Debate: Answers to 50 Misconceptions on Climate Change

Based on my new book "Beyond Debate," in this presentation I discuss the facts and fictions surrounding the most critical issue of our time, climate change.
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On the Road for Climate Action: Stories from a National Outreach Project

Hear stories and lessons learned from a national climate outreach project across 40 states. 
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The Making of Environmental Law: Past, Present, & Future

Discussing environmental policies past & present, including The Green New Deal, carbon pricing, and more.
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Effective Methods of Social Change

Discover useful tips to becoming an effective leader and grassroots mobilizer.
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Energy & Sustainability: Where Are We Headed?

Hear the latest on global energy, from fossils fuels and nuclear to solar power and wind.
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