Climate Conversations

A fast paced, biweekly forum series on climate solutions

Recordings

Watch: The Other EVs: Solar Boats and Sail Freight in a Carbon Constrained World

(May 14th, 2021 – Climate Conversation #12)

Join us as we explore the possibilities for solar and wind powered movement of people and goods on rivers like the Hudson as a highly efficient, low maintenance option in a carbon constrained world. Learn the potential for a regional shipping network and steps toward creating a base on the Kingston waterfront: Rondout Riverport.

With Andrew Willner, a leader, organizer, and advocate for the New York/New Jersey Bioregion for almost 40 years.

Watch: Clean Energy and More: Jobs in the Green Economy

(April 30th, 2021 – Climate Conversation #11)

A roundup of employment and business opportunities connected with climate solutions, and strategies for making sure the opportunities are equally available to all.

Watch: Climate Leadership: Accelerating Progress with a Regional Strategy.

(April 16nd, 2021 – Climate Conversation #10)

As New York’s policymakers plan for statewide implementation of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, regional networks are the basis of nimble, creative action. Learn how the Hudson Valley is creating a Regional Climate Action Strategy for deep cuts in climate pollution, economic revitalization and climate justice – and how to participate.

With Pat Pomeroy, Executive Director of the Hudson Valley Regional Council, and Melissa Everett, Director of Sustainable Hudson Valley.

This project is jointly coordinated by the Hudson Valley Regional Council and SHV.

Watch: Learning to Transform

(April 2nd, 2021 – Climate Conversation #9)

Scott Beall’s 20 years in the Brewster school system used the power of project-based learning to engage middle schoolers as sustainability consultants in local businesses. Clarkson University is partnered with the New York Power Authority to educate their entire work force on climate and clean energy issues. Jaimie Cloud will lay out an actionable framework for creating learning organizations in schools and communities. Join us to explore innovative strategies for community-wide education to tackle the climate crisis.

Moderated by Joe Phelan, co-founder, Center for Sustainability and Climate Education at Dutchess BOCES.

Watch: Leaking Havoc: Refrigerants

(March 19, 2021 – Climate Conversation #8)

Learn how to take action on refrigerants, the most potent and least understood greenhouse gas. Presenters Christina Starr and Kathrene Garcia from the Environmental Investigation Agency (eia-global.org).

Watch: EVolution: What’s Going On with the Electric Vehicle Revolution

(March 5, 2021 – Climate Conversation #7)

What will it take to achieve its full potential in the Hudson Valley.

with Seth Leitman and Steve Wehr.

Watch: The Long Island Solar Road Map

(Feb. 19, 2021 – Climate Conversation #6)

with Jessica Price from The Nature Conservancy.
Introduced by Audrey Friedrichsen, Scenic Hudson

Watch: 100% Renewables: Tools for the Transition

(Climate Conversation #5)

with Gay Nicholson, Ph. D., Executive Director, Sustainable Tompkins. Introduced by Melissa Everett, Ph.D., Executive Director, Sustainable Hudson Valley.

“DISRUPT: A Look Inside the Renewables Revolution”

(Jan. 29, 2021)

A Chronogram Conversation with Blake Jones, Clean Energy Credit Union; Emily Morris, Emrgy, Inc., Louise Gava, Joule Community Power; John Borchert, Central Hudson Gas and Electric; Melissa Everett, Sustainable Hudson Valley moderated by Brian Mahoney.