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Harry Fisher, a BET member and Energy Advisory Committee member, submitted an alternate climate resolution in his capacity as a private citizen. He said he objected to the term climate denier. Continue Reading →
Bill McKibben will talk about being proactive about climate change. Continue Reading →
“It is what Greenwich Point would be had it been left undisturbed.” – Laura di Bonaventura Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
In 2019 restaurants opened. Houses were demolished. There were parades, plays, contests, graduations, and much more. Continue Reading →
“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 →