During September each year, we mark Climate Preparedness Week, dedicated to learning, service, and actions that better prepare our communities for extreme weather events. Due to the Covid-19 public health crisis, this year's Climate Prep Week events will take place in a virtual setting to ensure the safety of our community members.
Featured event:
On Monday, September 28th at 7pm, Vineyard Haven Public Library will host 'Why the Seas Rise," an online talk with Dr. Peter Neilley. Climate change and rising seas are nearly synonymous here on the Vineyard. But the causes for the rising seas are much more involved than just melting ice caps. In this talk, we’ll take a look at why the seas rise, how much we expect them to rise, and some consequences to expect on the Vineyard.
Year-round Island resident Dr. Peter Neilley is director of the Weather Forecasting Sciences and Technologies for The Weather Channel and Weather Company. He is responsible for the weather forecasts used by several billion people around the world every day. Dr. Neilley has both Master’s and PhD degrees in meteorology from MIT. He is an IBM Distinguished Engineer, a member of the Academy of Technology, and a Fellow of the American Meteorological Society.
To register, contact Vineyard Haven Library program coordinator Anne McDonough at amcdonough@clamsnet.org.
For a complete schedule of 2020 Climate Preparedness Week events, visit https://www.climatecrew.org/prep_week
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