What should we teach the young about climate?
Join the Zoom call on Saturday, June 4, 2022 at 4:00 PM
A virtual community conversation
Dennis Kiley, Director of the Eco-Psychology Institute in Bar Harbor, Maine, will moderate the discussion.
Ania Wright: Member of Maine Climate Council
Thomas Stone, PhD: Physics Professor and Sustainability Coordinator, Husson University
Henry Penfold: Deer Isle Stonington Senior and Eco-Club Leader
Amanda Bertana, PhD: Prof. U of SoCt & Environmental Sociologist
Anwen Hudson: Deer Isle Stonington Senior; Eco-Club activist
Rob Shetterly: Director, Americans Who Tell the Truth
Zoe Weil: President/Co-founder, Institute for Humane Education
Educators are on the front lines and able to instruct our youth about the climate dangers relevant to their well-being.
The significance of Climate Education is emphasized by the recent passage of LD 1902 which seeks to promote the teaching of climate studies through the allocation of two million dollars in grants.
The rationale for the bill draws heavily upon research conducted by Penn State University involving 1,500 teachers in 50 states which found the clear and urgent need to upgrade Climate Education in order for students to achieve Climate Literacy.
Co-sponsored by the Brooksville Free Public Library and Reversing Falls Sanctuary.