Climate Change
Storm Surge in the Penobscot Bay and River: Observations and Lessons Learned
Virtual Program on ZoomA presentation with Preston Spicer, PhD Candidate, Civil & Environmental Engineering, University of Maine Register for the zoom link here Storm surges can be a threat to life and property in coastal regions during tropical and mid-latitude storm events. The State of Maine is most prone to storm surges resulting from mid-latitude winter storms, typically […]
Maine Won’t Wait: How Maine is Taking Action on Climate Change with Dr. Cassaundra Rose
Virtual Program on ZoomDr. Cassaundra Rose is a senior science analyst and the Maine Climate Council coordinator in the Governor’s Office of Policy Innovation and the Future (link). Dr. Rose will talk about how climate change is expected to affect Maine, the state climate action plan, Maine Won't Wait (link), and how Governor Mills and the Legislature have […]
Imagining Our Climate Future: A Policy Perspective
All of Belfast Climate Dialogues will host this presentation by the Belfast chapter of Citizens Climate Lobby. The talk will be divided into two parts: first, Peter Garrett, PhD will encourage attendees to participate in the En-ROADS interactive Climate Solutions Simulator. En-ROADS allows users to explore the impact of a wide range of climate-related policies, […]
Troy Howard Middle School Seed Program
Virtual Program on ZoomDavid Wessels is the garden coordinator at Troy Howard Middle School in Belfast where he and his students manage a 1/3 acre garden and year-round greenhouse. The garden provides fresh veggies to the cafeteria and serves as a living laboratory for ecological inquiry. Each year, students take on the responsibility of stewarding an extensive seed […]
Living With Thin Ice: Past Perspectives on Climate Change in Belfast, Maine with Emma C. Moesswilde
Virtual Program on ZoomHow did Mainers experience climate change in the past? What might this history tell us about the present and future in light of the current climate crisis? This talk recounts the history of climate change and its impacts on Maine’s people and landscapes. Using the example of Belfast and mid-coast Maine, Moesswilde will highlight how […]
Once They’re Gone, They’re Gone for Good: Indigenous Shell Heaps, Climate Change, and Confronting Heritage Loss through Citizen Science.
Virtual Program on ZoomMaine is home to roughly 2000 coastal Indigenous archaeological sites known as shell heaps or middens. These sites are rich heritage spaces that preserve a long record of past Indigenous lifeways and environments. In this presentation, Dr. Bonnie Newsom and Dr. Alice Kelley of the University of Maine will discuss these important places highlighting their […]
Belfast’s Climate Action Plan Discussion
Abbott RoomBelfast’s Climate Action Plan draft is ready for community review: The initial draft of Belfast’s Climate Action Plan (5/02/2022) has been created by the Belfast Climate Crisis Committee, and it is ready for your review and feedback! Download the Climate Action Plan draft here and then let us know your thoughts: Climate Action Plan The Belfast […]
“Help Staying Warm This Winter: How to Create an Energy Efficient Home”
Abbott RoomA presentation by Bridget Gifford from Efficiency Maine Some people would like to be as energy efficient as possible. Others simply wish their home was a little warmer or less drafty in the winter. Most would like to save money by cutting their electricity, heating, and fuel bills, but many don’t know where to start […]
Citizen’s Climate Lobby Candidate Forum
Abbott RoomA candidates’ climate forum, sponsored by the Belfast area Citizens Climate Lobby, will be held in the Abbott Room at 7 pm on September 22 for the two candidates for Maine Senate, District 11. Current State Senator Chip Curry and current Maine House District 99 Representative MaryAnne Kinney will address Maine policy concerning climate change. […]
Reflection: A Walk with Water, film presentation
To highlight National Climate Action Week, The All of Belfast Climate Dialogues and the Peace and Social Justice Forum/Waldo County ( formerly Peace and Justice Group of Waldo County) will co-present the film: Reflection: A Walk with Water. Filmmaker Emmett Brennan embarks on a powerful journey to find stories of hope and healing as he […]