Bill McKibben will talk about being proactive about climate change. Continue Reading →
Christ Church to Host Renowned Environmentalist, Activist, Author Talk on Proactive Moves on Climate Change
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P&Z Watch: Proposed Development at Tip of Mead Point Threatens “An Ecological Treasure”
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“It is what Greenwich Point would be had it been left undisturbed.” – Laura di Bonaventura Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Arn Welles, Arnold Welles, Climate Change, Conservation Commission, CT Dept of Energy and Environmental Protection, DEEP
Calling All Citizen Scientists, Join “Greenwich Flood Watchers”
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The Town of Greenwich is asking citizens and neighbors of the town to help monitor local flooding events by taking photographs and uploading them through the MyCoast app. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Climate Change, flooding, Greenwich Flood Watchers, MyCoast
Preserving the Arctic Ice Sheet as a Heat Shield for a Warming Climate
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Vanishing sea ice is already responsible for 25 percent of global warming with the Arctic Circle warming three times faster than the rest of the planet. The planet is an interconnected system, and what happens in the Arctic affects the whole of the planet by accelerating global warming, sea level rise and the number and frequency of natural disasters. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, News, Arctic Sea Ice, Climate Change, Climate Emergency, Climate risks, Extreme Weather, global warming
Our Changing Connecticut Climate: A Water Story
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This is the second article in the Greenwich Sustainability Committee’s “One Water” weekly series. Written by Sarah Coccaro, Conservation Resource Manager, Greenwich Conservation Commission, member of the Land and Water sector of the Sustainability Committee
The seasonality of the Northeast is central to the region’s sense of place. Yet, earlier springs and milder winters are changing ecosystems and environments in ways that adversely impact commerce, recreation, tourism, agriculture, industry and livelihoods. Global warming alters nearly every stage of the water cycle; from precipitation, evaporation, surface runoff to stream flow. These changes put pressure on drinking water supplies, food production, property values, and our quality of life. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Health, Weather, Climate Change, Greenwich Conservation Commission, Sarah Coccaro
Pat Sesto: Today’s Nuisance Flooding May Be Tomorrow’s High Tide
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Pat Sesto, Greenwich’s Director of Environmental Affairs, addressed the RMA on Wednesday. It was the first in a new RMA speaker series: “Greenwich: What Does the Future Hold?” Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Binney Pond, BYO Greenwich, Climate Change, coastal erosion, Department of Environmental Affairs, Grass Island, Green & Clean
RMA Featured Speaker: Wetlands Director Pat Sesto on the Environmental Future of Greenwich
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On Wednesday, Jan 8, Patricia Sesto, Director of Environmental Affairs, will lead off the new series on the future of Greenwich with a presentation on “Greenwich’s Environmental Future.” Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Climate Change, IWWA, Pat Sesto, wetlands
Greenwich Free Press 2019 Year in Photos
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In 2019 restaurants opened. Houses were demolished. There were parades, plays, contests, graduations, and much more. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Abilis, Adopt-A-Dog, Boxcar Cantina, Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich, Bruce Museum Seaside Center, Camry Ferrara, Cardinal Crazies
GHS Students Walk Out to Demand Action to Combat Climate Crisis
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“But we don’t have more time. …In a time of social media, it’s so easy to just put up a post. But it’s not enough to just say look at this post – Look the Amazon is burning,” she said to cheers. “You should take an action and show you really care.” – Victoria Fu Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Climate Change, Greenwich High School, Lena Thakor, walk-out
Featured DTC Speaker to Discuss How Greenwich Can Prepare for Climate Change
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James Albis, Senior Advisor to the DEEP Commissioner in Connecticut will speak about what Greenwich needs to do to prepare for climate change. Continue Reading →