Seniors for Climate Action Now! to host community conversations on local climate impacts

We know that the climate has changed. We see it on the news and with our own eyes. Smoke from record-breaking wildfires in Northern Ontario. Record wildfires and heat in Europe and Western Canada. Crazy weather in Toronto. Devastating glacial flooding in the Himalayas and beyond. Last year we saw drought, wildfires, a serious ice storm and flooding in our own neck of the woods.

If you’re concerned, you’re not alone. A global study two years ago showed that 89 per cent of people worldwide want to see their governments take stronger climate action.

In advance of October’s municipal election, the local public is invited to one of two evenings of discussion and community about how climate change is affecting Kawartha Lakes, and what municipal councils can do to protect us from the effects.

The two evenings will feature Sarah Bakker, with the Canadian Climate Institute, and Ginny Colling, the Lindsay Advocate monthly columnist who brings us Cool Tips for a Hot Planet. Both speakers are residents of Kawartha Lakes.

Evening one will take place at Kindred Coffee Bar in Lindsay (148 Kent Street W) on Tuesday, Sept. 29, between 6-7:30 p.m with doors opening at 5.

Evening two will be at Kindred Coffee in Bobcaygeon (59 Williams Street) on Thursday, Oct. 1, between 5-6:30 p.m., doors will open at 4.

The events are sponsored and organized by Seniors for Climate Action Now! – Kawartha Lakes, and hosted by Kindred Coffee Bar.