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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
