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    Weathering the Storm: Towards Local Climate Resilience in the Monadnock Region

    Cheshire County Delegation Hall 12 Court Street, Keene, NH, United States

    This past summer, many areas in the Monadnock Region experienced severe flooding due to heavy rainfall. Over recent decades, extreme precipitation has become more common, a trend that is expected to continue in the years to come. Other forms of severe weather are also becoming "the new normal," including heat waves and seasonal drought. Snowfall […]

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  • Forward Planning for Climate Risks: How the US Military is Preparing for Climate Disruption

    Virtual

    Learn why the U.S. Military considers climate change a serious security concern. From its far-flung bases to its key supply lines and its significant energy consumption, the armed services must make sober and realistic assessments of climate risks. How are they preparing for these challenges? To register for this webinar click here.

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    Climate and Health

    Virtual

    Many of us think about climate change’s impact on the environment, but we might not consider its real and increasing impact on human health. As the World Health Organization stated, “the climate crisis is a health crisis” — and just like the unusual weather patterns we’re seeing, these health impacts are happening right now. Join […]

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    Canvassing on Climate – The Power of Listening to Persuade

    Virtual

    The Yale Center for Environmental Communication invites you to a conversation on deep canvassing around climate change moderated by Dr. Joshua Kalla, Associate Professor of Political Science at Yale University, and featuring Montana Burgess, Executive Director of Neighbours United and Steve Deline, Co-Founder at The New Conversation Initiative. “Deep canvassing” is an outreach method that […]

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    Fifth National Climate Assessment – Forests Chapter

    The U.S. Global Change Research Program (USGCRP) is hosting a series of webinars dedicated to the Fifth National Climate Assessment. Please join to learn more about each chapter, ask questions, and hear directly from the chapter authors. For the session on this specific chapter, register here.

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    Fifth National Climate Assessment – Energy Chapter

    Virtual

    The U.S. Global Change Research Program (USGCRP) is hosting a series of webinars dedicated to the Fifth National Climate Assessment. Please join to learn more about each chapter, ask questions, and hear directly from the chapter authors. For the session on this specific chapter, register here.

    Free
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    Climate Resilience Grants for Farmers – Information Session

    Virtual

    NH County Conservation Districts are offering a virtual information session for farmers considering applying for a grant in the current funding round, for which applications close February 1st. Cheshire County […]

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    State of the Climate: Looking back at 2023 and ahead to 2024

    Virtual

    From climate-fueled weather disasters to the Inflation Reduction Act and COP28, climate change has been in the headlines throughout 2023. Most sobering are warnings from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the US National Climate Assessment, and other experts that the world needs to reduce greenhouse gas emissions dramatically if we are to avoid […]

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    Later is Too Late – Messaging about the Climate

    Virtual

    You are invited to attend this webinar for a live briefing about the results of a recent climate messaging study. The Yale Program on Climate Change Communication (YPCCC) tested multiple framings of 18 different policies with nearly 60,000 people across 23 countries — representing 70% of the world’s population. Project leads John Marshall and Jessica […]

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    Recalibrating Our Economic Compass: Embracing Circularity for a Healthy Planet

    A new economic paradigm is no longer a mere option but an urgent necessity. The circular economy, a model that mimics nature's cyclical patterns, offers a concrete path toward a sustainable and equitable future, ushering in an era of resource stewardship and prosperity. Circularity concepts challenge the fundamental assumptions of our "take-make-dispose linear economic system. […]

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    Updating the NH Climate Action Plan – Community Conversation for the Greater Monadnock Region – Winchester

    Winchester Town Hall 1 Richmond Rd, Winchester, NH, United States

    Community engagement is an essential part of updating NH's climate action plan. You are invited to participate in this in-person listening session, so that your voice is heard! Tell Department of Environmental Services (DES) your key priorities for reducing air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions in your community or the Monadnock region. DES wants to […]

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    Climate Cafe – NH Land and Water

    Keene Public Library Heberton Hall 60 Winter Street, Keene, United States

    February 14 is about one kind of love - let's make February 15 about our love for the planet, and for future generations! At this first Climate Cafe gathering of the winter in Keene, the focus will be on New Hampshire land and water. Special guest Professor Michael Simpson from Antioch University will present the […]

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    Fifth National Climate Assessment – Transportation Chapter

    Virtual

    The U.S. Global Change Research Program (USGCRP) is hosting a series of webinars dedicated to the Fifth National Climate Assessment. Please join to learn more about each chapter, ask questions, and hear directly […]

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    Fifth National Climate Assessment – Northeast Chapter

    The U.S. Global Change Research Program (USGCRP) is hosting a series of webinars dedicated to the Fifth National Climate Assessment. Please join to learn more about each chapter, ask questions, and hear directly from the chapter authors. To attend the session on this specific chapter, register here.

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    Climate Cafe – Climate + Advocacy

    Keene Public Library Heberton Hall 60 Winter Street, Keene, United States

    At this second Climate Cafe gathering of the winter in Keene, the focus will be on Climate + Advocacy, with special guest Rob Werner from the League of Conservation Voters. The evening's format will be similar to previous Climate Cafes - plenty of time for sharing experiences and actions - with a brief presentation and […]

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  • Unitarian Universalist Climate Justice

    Unitarian Universalist Church 69 Washington St, Keene, NH

    Rev. Fred Small will be guest speaker as part of this Sunday service. He was a UU parish minister for nearly two decades, a respected singer-songwriter, and environmental lawyer.  In 2015 he left parish ministry to devote his energies to advocating and organizing for environmental, racial, and social justice.

  • Climate Cafe – Climate + Faith

    At this third Climate Cafe gathering of the winter in Keene, the focus will be on Climate + Faith. A chance to share ideas and learn across traditions, and featuring […]

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    Peterborough Climate Café

    Come to Peterborough’s first Climate Cafe! This event will be led by ConVal High School student Liza Petrov and feature Matt Boulton, organizer of the Keene Climate Cafés. The Peterborough […]