David Gutzler, who teaches and researches global and regional climate change at the University of New Mexico, will speak on "Climate Change: What's in Store for New Mexico?" from 8-9 p.m. Wednesday at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, 2401 12th N.W. in Albuquerque.

According to a release from the state Environment Department, which is hosting the lecture, scientists believe a warmer New Mexico could mean a reduction in water supplies; shorter, warmer and rainier winters; premature snowmelts; more water loss through evaporation; more intense wildfires; and more frequent and extreme weather events, such as drought and floods.

The lecture and question-and-answer session will be preceded by an update on Gov. Bill Richardson's Climate Change Initiative from 7-8 p.m.

The governor's initiative involves a thorough study of ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions significantly, sets tough emission reduction goals and has created a New Mexico Climate Change Advisory Group which includes representatives of industry, environmental and some governmental groups.

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