Climate Change in Brunswick: Impact, Action, and Adaptations
A community lecture series in celebration of Earth Day
Brunswick’s Curtis Memorial Library’s Morrell Meeting Room: April 9, 16, 23rd: 6:30-8pm
Monday, April 9th, 6:30-8 PM
Climate Change’s Effects in Brunswick
How is Brunswick and the Mid-Coast Maine region going to be affected by climate change? Learn about how the place we call home may look in the short and long-term future. Topics will include ecological, economical, oceanic, and atmospheric changes and challenges.
Presenters Include:
- Sophie Janeway, Natural Resources Council of Maine: “An Overview of Climate Change in Mid-Coast Maine”
- Beth Bisson, Maine Sea Grant: “ Ecological Shifts and Challenges”
- David Carlon, Bowdoin Professor/Director of the Bowdoin Schiller Coastal Studies Center: “Climate Change in the Gulf of Maine: Changes in Fisheries, Marine Biology, and Coasts”
Monday, April 16th, 6:30-8 PM
Resilient Brunswick: Community Environmental Action
How can we address the effects of climate change and thrive in doing so? Hear how local community members successful actions to make Brunswick and Maine more resilient, sustainable, and energy efficient.
Presenters include:
- Mark Berry, The Nature Conservancy: Forest Program Director: “The Role of Forests in Tackling Climate Change”
- Marcia Harrington, Brunswick Plastic Bag Ban, “Organizing Community Environmental Action”
- Eileen Johnson, Bowdoin College:“Resilience Building in Brunswick”
Monday, April 23rd, 6:30-8 PM
DIY Adaptations: Home Energy Efficiency
Save money and adapt to climate change from the comfort of your living room! Learn about DIY home weatherization projects and energy efficiency tips that will cut back on heating and energy bills while reducing your carbon footprint.
Presenters include:
- Steve Ward, Maine Climate Table: “Maine’s Energy Efficiency Legislative History and Future”
- Nat Blackford, Efficiency Maine: “Energy Efficiency Programs and Incentives”
- Jen Hatch, Revision Energy: “Solar Energy and Installation”
