Join the White River Group of the Sierra Club for a special virtual presentation and conversation with renowned environmentalist, author, and climate activist Bill McKibben.McKibben will discuss the current state of the climate crisis, the accelerating transition to clean energy, and what lies ahead for the climate movement. He will also explore emerging issues, including the growing energy demands of data centers, and reflect on the climate and political landscape following the November midterm elections. The presentation will be followed by an audience Q&A.Bill McKibben is an acclaimed environmentalist, author, educator, and climate activist. He founded 350.org, the first global grassroots climate campaign, and Third Act, which organizes people over 60 to take action on climate change and democracy. He has written more than 20 books, beginning with The End of Nature, widely regarded as the first book about climate change written for a general audience. His latest book, Here Comes the Sun, examines the rapid rise of solar energy and the promise of a cleaner energy future. McKibben serves as the Schumann Distinguished Scholar in Environmental Studies at Middlebury College and has received both the Right Livelihood Award and the Gandhi Peace Award.
Webinar URL: https://sierraclub.zoom.us/j/96690863347