On Saturday, February 29, 2020, the second annual Fossil Free Fredericksburg youth-led climate conference was held at Colonial Forge High School in Stafford! This energetic and informative event drew over 250 participants, included 8 educational sessions and highlighted 17 environmental groups who participated in the tabling event; for the first time, a kids’ activity station,Continue reading Youth Climate Crisis Conference 2020
LETTER: Get involved with climate action
The letter from Bernard Mahoney [June 28] about the lack of credible science in the Trump administration’s climate policies struck a nerve with me. I agree with his call for public action. Unfortunately, many people who want to get involved don’t know how, but there are opportunities in many places. On the federal level thereContinue reading LETTER: Get involved with climate action
LETTER: Climate change is the moon shot of our time
Climate change is the moon shot of our time The 50th anniversary of the moon landing on July 21, 1969, reminded me of the optimism, courage and can-do spirit of the American people. This spirit was captured by one of President Kennedy’s speeches which has resonated with me, specifically his 1962 speech at Rice UniversityContinue reading LETTER: Climate change is the moon shot of our time
