There was a higher than average predicted tide on November 1, 2019 (9.0′ predicted), that gave us another chance to visualize the higher sea levels that will become more often in the future due to global sea level rise, and a few of Local 20/20’s Climate Action Group volunteers were out there early in the morning to capture it. You … Read the rest
If you can’t discuss what you care about with people who might disagree with you, what you going to do? What techniques and strategies are most helpful in having thoughtful, effective communication?
Co-sponsored by Local 20/20 Climate Action and Jefferson County Public Health, this is not a lecture series, but a book club & discussion format. Each session includes information … Read the rest
Join us for the October session of the Climate On Tap series, done in collaboration with Finnriver, Jefferson County Public Health, and Local 20/20. This month’s session will be facilitated by Students for Sustainability from Port Townsend High School. They are dedicated to taking action to mitigate climate change at their school, in their community, their state, and at a … Read the rest
Here is Local 20/20’s latest Resilience Review column in the Port Townsend Leader published in the 6/5/19 edition (thank you, Leader!).
By Tom Engel.
Don’t know what to think about climate change? President Trump says “Something’s changing and it’ll change back again”. The UN says that Earth has 10 years to avert climate change catastrophe. Who should you believe? How … Read the rest
Here is Local 20/20’s latest Resilience Review column in the Port Townsend Leader by Michael Pilarski.
On May 3-5, 2019, the Global Earth Repair Conference will bring the world together in Port Townsend. Six hundred people engaged in ecosystem restoration at local, regional, national and international levels in many parts of the world will meet at Fort Worden. Through keynotes, … Read the rest
There was a higher than average predicted tide on February 23rd (9.2′ predicted), that gave us another chance to visualize the higher sea levels that will become more often in the future due to global sea level rise, and a few of Local 20/20’s Climate Action Group volunteers were out there early in the morning to capture it. You can … Read the rest
Here is Local 20/20’s latest Resilience Review column in the Port Townsend Leader (thank you, PT Leader!). It is copied below. Also note that you can find Local 20/20’s summary of the recent IPCC and 4th National Climate Assessment report here.
By David Seabrook.
Two significant reports from climate researchers were recently released outlining in detail the difficult challenge … Read the rest
‘Tis the season for king tides. Here is the latest one, from December 26th. Not quite as impressive as the Dec 20 one, even though the predicted tide level was higher, as the winds and low pressure were not quite as strong this time.
King Tides offer a chance to visualize the effects of a rising sea level, and Local … Read the rest
The combination of high winds, low pressure and a high tide created quite the king tide on December 20. King Tides offer a chance to visualize the effects of a rising sea level, and Local 20/20’s Climate Action Group regularly monitors these tides. You can learn more about the project in this post. The photos from the project are … Read the rest