Join Us for the 2025 By Degrees Climate Summit: A Must-Watch Event from NHPR and NHPBS!

The third annual By Degrees Climate Summit is set to kick off this Friday at Saint Anselm College in Manchester. The event runs from 1 to 4 p.m., and it promises a wealth of insights into climate challenges and solutions.

If you’re interested in attending in person, there are a few spots left—reserve a free spot here. For those who can’t make it, New Hampshire PBS will livestream the event starting at 1 p.m.

Dr. Jola Ajibade, an authority in environmental and human geography, will deliver the keynote speech at 1 p.m. Following this, a panel discussion at 1:30 p.m. will address “What it means to be healthy in a climate-changed world.”

After a brief break, attendees can join breakout sessions at 2:45 p.m., which include:

• Community Building & Mutual Aid: Wendy Rice from Burlington, Vermont, shares insights from her work on disaster response during the 2023 floods. This session will explore how community support networks can offer crucial help during crises.
• Participatory Science for Clean Water: Learn about safeguarding New England’s waterways in a changing climate. Lisa Wise and Amanda McQuaid from UNH Cooperative Extension will guide attendees on how to take action to protect clean water.
• Trail Smarts in the White Mountains: As you gear up for hiking this spring and summer, Mount Washington Observatory intern Frank Vazzano will discuss how to navigate new weather patterns that affect trails and hiking conditions.

The By Degrees initiative by NHPR dives deep into climate change. It captures stories of individuals facing environmental challenges and explores solutions while explaining the science behind them.

According to recent studies from the Pew Research Center, around 70% of Americans are now concerned about climate change, reflecting an increasing awareness of its impacts. This summit aims to address those concerns head-on, providing tools and knowledge for individuals and communities.

As social media conversation heats up around climate action, platforms like Twitter and Instagram are buzzing with individuals sharing their stories and advocating for change. Engaging in forums and events like this summit helps amplify those voices and foster a collective response to the climate crisis.

Join the conversation, whether in person or online, and contribute to the movement for a healthier planet.

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