Category: General Community Conversations about Climate Change: Global Problem, Local Impacts

Community Conversations about Climate Change: Global Problem, Local Impacts


May 21, 2019

Community Conversations about Climate Change:  Global Problem, Local Impacts

Jointly Sponsored by: The Staatsburg Library & St. Margaret’s Church of Staatsburg

A healthy environment is essential to strong, thriving neighborhoods. Join us for a down-to-earth Community Conversation about Climate Change, how it is impacting Staatsburg, Hyde Park & the Hudson Valley, and what we can do individually and collectively about our rapidly changing world. This forum for community discussions are a collaborative effort between the Staatsburg Library and St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church and will be facilitated by David McNary.
At this first meeting we will:
* Review the Status of Climate Change (a discussion of U.N., US reports, and several other sources)
* Identify Potential Impacts on Hudson Valley ( U.S. Report)
* Discuss the changing Jet Stream and its impact on weather, even in the Hudson Valley.
* Begin discussion about actions we can take (based on the DRAWDOWN Reports)
* Begin a list of local organizations that are addressing climate change

Our hope is that over six sessions we can address different aspects of climate change; identify clear and reliable sources of information about the status of climate change; identify global efforts to address it; identify the local impacts and actions that we can take as individuals and organizations; identify resources we access to continue this effort.

If you would like a copy of the materials we will be discussing in advance of the meeting please email staatslibrary@gmail.com and we will send you a copy.

 

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