Coffee & Climate: Join the Bike Party
2024-07-19 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Orange Bike Brewing, 31 Diamond St Suite D, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
On Friday, July 19, 2024 the One Climate Future team geared up to co-host a ride with Portland Trails, Bicycle Coalition of Maine, and Portland Bike Party! Beyond the fun rides and celebrating Portland’s community of cycling enthusiasts, this event served a larger purpose – amplifying the importance of equal access to transportation and promoting alternatives to car commuting. This “Coffee & Climate” came in the form of a a pre-ride gathering to engage with fellow commuters and discuss how together we can support the development of necessary public infrastructure that supports sustainable modes of transport.
Read our newsletter from that month.

Coffee & Climate: Urban Heat & the Power of Trees
2024-08-09 09:00 - 10:00 | Online Zoom Room
On Friday, August 9th, 2024 the One Climate Future Team was joined by Sheba Brown, Community Science Program Manager at the Gulf of Maine Research Institute and Tatyana Vashchenko of Portland’s Parks and Recreation Department. Together we discussed urban heat islands research and what is being done to increase our tree canopy in a sustainable way.
Watch the recording of this Coffee & Climate or read our newsletter from that month.

Coffee & Climate: The Unseen Changes of a Warmer Climate
2024-09-13 09:00 - 10:00 | Online Zoom Room
We are seeing some of the major impacts of climate change – warmer days, more intense storms, flooding, and drought. Some of the less visual impacts of climate change include the spread of diseases, food safety, longer allergy seasons, new invasive pests, mental health impacts, and more. On Friday, September 13th, 2024 the One Climate Future Team hosted guest speaker, Dr. Nirav Shah, the Principal Deputy Director for the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention and former Director of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, to discuss these unseen changes of a warming climate.
Watch the recording of this Coffee & Climate or read our newsletter from that month.

Coffee & Climate: Cruise Ships in the Harbor
2024-10-11 09:00 - 10:00 | Online Zoom Room
On Friday, October 11th, 2024 the One Climate Future Team hosted Sarah Flink, Executive Director at CruiseMaine, and Maureen Hayes, Director of Maritime Policy at Cruise Lines International Association to discuss the environmental and economic impact of cruise ships in our harbor and how the industry plans for a sustainable future.
There was a technical difficulty while recording this meeting, and despite a few days of working with the Zoom help desk, we were unable to recover and make available the recording.
Find more information about Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) and CruiseMaine.
Read our newsletter from that month.

Coffee & Climate: The Present and Future of Transit in Our Region
2024-11-08 09:00 - 10:00 | Online Zoom Room
On Friday, November 8th, 2024 the One Climate Future Team was joined by Mike Tremblay, Director of Transit Development at Greater Portland Metro, and Laura Qualey and Cashel Stewart, Regional Transportation Planners at Greater Portland Council of Governments. Together we discussed current initiatives and plans for the future of transit in our region.
Watch the recording of this Coffee & Climate or read our newsletter from that month.

Coffee & Climate: Producer Responsibility for Pollution
2024-12-13 09:00 - 10:00 | Online Zoom Room
On Friday, December 13th, 2024 the One Climate Future Team was joined by Bea Johnson and Jamie Garvin from ecoMaine. Together we discussed producers taking responsibility for pollution and an update on the status of the Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging legislation here in Maine.
Watch the recording of this Coffee & Climate or read our newsletter from that month.

Coffee & Climate: Ash Protection Collaboration Across Wabanakik
2025-01-24 09:00 - 10:00 | Online Zoom Room
On Friday, January 24th, 2025, the One Climate Future Team was joined by John Daigle, Professor of Forest Recreation Management at the University of Maine and Director of APCAW, and research members Tyler Everett and Ella McDonald. Together we discussed ash trees, the spread of the invasive emerald ash borer, and the considerable effect this pest will have on ecosystems and traditions in our Northeastern forests.
Watch the recording of this Coffee & Climate or read our newsletter from that month.

Coffee & Climate: An Introduction to the Regional Electrical Grid with ISO-New England
2025-02-14 09:00 - 10:00 | Online Zoom Room
On Friday, February 14th, 2025 the One Climate Future Team was joined by Melissa Winne, ISO-New England. Together we discussed our ISO-NE’s three critical roles of grid operation, market administration, and power system planning.
Watch the recording of this Coffee & Climate or read our newsletter from that month.

Coffee & Climate: Maine's Energy Plan
2025-03-14 09:00 - 10:00 | Online Zoom Room
On Friday, March 14th, 2025, the One Climate Future Team was joined by Dan Burgess, Director of the Governor’s Energy Office, to discuss the recently released state Energy Plan. In 2019, Governor Mills signed bipartisan legislation that set a requirement for Maine to use 80 percent renewable energy by 2030, and a target of 100 percent by 2050. After extensive public engagement and planning efforts with key energy stakeholders, the Governor’s Energy Office released the “Maine Energy Plan” early this year. Learn more about the Plan and the strategies it sets to build resilience and meet the Governor’s goal of 100 percent clean electricity by 2040.
Watch the recording of this Coffee & Climate or read our newsletter from that month.

Coffee & Climate: Introduction to Charging the Region
2025-04-11 09:00 - 10:00 | Online Zoom Room
On Friday, April 11, 2025, the One Climate Future team was joined by Jon Gagne and Laura Qualey of the Greater Portland Council of Governments to discuss the “Charging the Region” initiative. The project intends to make it easier to drive electric vehicles in our region by using transportation data and public input to identify locations for new electric vehicle charging stations. Learn more about how GPCOG is identifying barriers to EV adoption, developing solutions, and how this will contribute to our goal of reducing transportation-related emissions in Maine 70% by 2045.
Watch the recording of this Coffee & Climate or read our newsletter from that month.

Coffee & Climate: Walk the Working Waterfront
2025-05-31 11:00 - 15:00 | Commercial Street, Portland, Maine 04101
On Saturday, May 31st, 2025, the One Climate Future team was at the Walk the Working Waterfront (WTWW), an annual interactive event in downtown Portland, Maine on Commercial Street that proudly celebrates the city’s rich maritime culture and history. The mission of WTWW is to increase awareness of the critical importance of working waterfront infrastructure by creating behind the scenes access and first-hand experiences for community members with the businesses and operators of Portland’s working waterfront.
Read our newsletter from that month.

Coffee & Climate: Stormwater Management
2025-06-13 09:00 - 10:00 | Online Zoom Room
Happy Clean Water Week! On June 13th, 2025, the One Climate Future team was joined by South Portland Stormwater Program Coordinator Aubrey Strause and Portland Stormwater Coordinator Doug Roncarati to discuss stormwater management and climate resilience. Discover how both cities manage their stormwater programs, encompassing urban runoff, water quality, and flood control.
Watch the recording of this Coffee & Climate or read our newsletter from that month.

Coffee & Climate: Maine Aquaculture Association
2025-07-11 09:00 - 10:00 | Online Zoom Room
On July 11th, 2025, the One Climate Team was joined by Trixie Betz with Maine Aquaculture Association for a discussion about the Maine aquaculture industry at the state, federal, and international levels. MAA education continues with their Apprenticeship Program, where applicants will be selected for hands-on, farm-based paid positions.
Watch the recording of this Coffee & Climate or read our newsletter from that month.

Coffee & Climate: Living Shorelines
2025-08-08 09:00 - 10:00 | Online Zoom Room
On Friday, August 8, 2025, we dove into “living shorelines” with coastal geolgist Pete Slovinsky, from the Maine Geological Survey. Living shorelines are a nature-based approach to protecting our coastline that uses natural materials like plants, sand, and rock to protect against the impact of coastal erosion and enhance coastal ecosystems. Unlike traditional “hard” structures like seawalls, living shorelines are designed to be dynamic and adaptable to changing conditions, providing habitat for wildlife and improving water quality while also protecting against erosion. Together, we learned about solutions for the future of protecting Maine’s 3,500 miles of coastline.
Watch the recording of this Coffee & Climate or read our newsletter from that month.

Coffee & Climate: Emergency Preparedness
2025-09-12 09:00 - 10:00 | Online Zoom Room
Happy Emergency Preparedness Month! On Friday, September 12th, 2025, we hosted two exciting speakers: Aaron Milroy from the Cumberland County Emergency Management Agency (CCEMA) and Lisa Joyce from South Portland Public Library and Age Friendly South Portland.
CCEMA helps communities prepare for, respond to, and recover from large-scale disasters like floods or storms. They act as a central hub, bringing together different groups—like first responders, volunteer organizations, and businesses—to work together during an emergency. The agency’s goal is to make communities more resilient, ensuring they can bounce back quickly and fully after any major event.
In 2024, Age Friendly South Portland received an AARP Challenge Grant to work on emergency resilience. Partnering with the South Portland Housing Authority (SPHA), they have provided residents with information, training, and go-bags. Building on the success of onsite training at all SPHA buildings, Age Friendly South Portland has held numerous public education events, launched follow-up projects, and obtained additional funding from the Governor’s Cabinet on Aging.
Together, our speakers provided an overview of a variety of ways that Mainers can prepare themselves and their communities in the event of an emergency.
Unfortunately, the recording of this Coffee & Climate is not available, but you can read our newsletter from that month.

Coffee & Climate: Climate Change in Maine
2025-10-10 09:00 - 10:00 | Online Zoom Room
On Friday, October 10th, 2025, the One Climate Future team was joined by Kimber Colton, Senior Policy Advisor on Energy and Environment, and Jeanne Christie, District Representative on Energy & Environment, with Congresswoman Pingree’s Office to discuss climate change in Maine and action being taken at the federal level.
Watch the recording of this Coffee & Climate or read our newsletter from that month.

Coffee & Climate: Donation to Difference
2025-11-14 09:00 - 10:00 | Online Zoom Room
On Friday, November 14th, 2025, the One Climate Future Team was joined by Tripp Harrison, CEO of Goodwill Northern New England for a fantastic discussion on the lifecycle of your Goodwill donations and Goodwill’s commitment to sustainability and strengthening communities.
Watch the recording of this Coffee & Climate or read our newsletter from that month.

Coffee & Climate: Zoning for Climate Resilience
2025-12-12 09:00 - 10:00 | Online Zoom Room
On Friday, December 12th, 2025, the One Climate Future Team was joined by City of Portland and City of South Portland planning staff to discuss the zoning changes made in both cities to be more resilient to climate change.
Watch the recording of this Coffee & Climate or read our newsletter from that month.

Coffee & Climate: Five Years of One Climate Future
2026-01-16 09:00 - 10:00
We are celebrated five years of One Climate Future! On Friday, January 16th, 2025, Sustainability Directors, Troy Moon (Portland) and Julie Rosenbach (South Portland), discussed some of the major successes of our joint climate action plan over the past five years and shared a first look at what the future holds.
Watch the recording or read about our progress at www.oneclimatefuture.org/progress

Coffee & Climate: A Local('s) Perspective on Climate Resilience Potential in Gulf of Maine Fisheries
2026-02-13 09:00 - 10:00
Due to unforeseen technical difficulties, we were unable to host this Coffee & Climate webinar as scheduled. We are working to reschedule this topic and speaker for a future date in 2026.
In the meantime, read more about Zach Whitener, the Senior Research Associate & Vessel Safety Officer at the Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI). Growing up on Long Island in Casco Bay, Zach has spent much of his life on the water in the Gulf of Maine. He has lobstered in Casco Bay since the age of 10, holding several other fishing jobs along the way. He is also a Registered Maine Guide and US Coast Guard licensed captain who owns and operates his own company, Anadromous Adventures Guide Service LLC, specializing in fly fishing for striped bass in Casco Bay. His research at GMRI focuses on the challenges that climate change brings to the fisheries in the Gulf of Maine and opportunties to achieve climate resiliency for our fisheries.
Read our newsletter from that month.

Coffee & Climate: What's Powering Your Electric Bill?
2026-03-20 09:00 - 10:00
Coffee & Climate: What’s Powering Your Electric Bill?
On Friday, March 20th, 2026 from 9 – 10 AM, the One Climate Future Team will be joined by Charlie Agnew of Competitive Energy Services to discuss a topic on everyone’s mind: rising energy costs. We’ll explore the factors contributing to these costs and how they impact your electric and gas bill.
Register in advance for this meeting: https://portlandmaine.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=11e6f6f73ed75e6e1c8e36ad9&id=ff30762169&e=929db8a726
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Make sure to add it to your calendar in 2026! View recordings of past events here.

Coffee & Climate: The Future of Solar in Maine
2026-04-10 09:00 - 10:00
Coffee & Climate: The Future of Solar in Maine
As we navigate the post-ITC tax credit landscape, our April session will dive into the big question on residents’ minds: Does solar still “make sense” in 2026?
Join us for a panel discussion with leaders from around the state to discuss the benefits of solar in our current landscape, the different models to consider, and the policy barriers we still need to overcome.
Register in advance for this meeting: https://portlandmaine-gov.zoom.us/meeting/register/9z34WfcfTeKTiOYY0nocvg
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Make sure to add it to your calendar in 2026! View recordings of past events here.

Coffee & Climate: TBD
2026-05-08 08:00 - 09:00 | Online Zoom Room
Coffee & Climate: TBD
Join the Portland and South Portland Sustainability Offices for Coffee and Climate. These (mostly) virtual events are opportunities to discuss topics related to the Cities’ climate action plan, One Climate Future.
Register in advance for this meeting: https://portlandmaine-gov.zoom.us/meeting/register/9z34WfcfTeKTiOYY0nocvg
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Make sure to add it to your calendar in 2026!View recordings of past events here.
