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

“All educational institutions aim to equip their graduates with the skills and knowledge needed for successful and meaningful roles in society. But how does this work when the ‘society’ that is assumed will no longer exist because of increasing climate volatility?”

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.