Mattituck-Laurel Library is hosting a timely and crucial discussion on ‘Global Warming and Climate Change’ on Dec. 10, 2024. The event, which is free to attend, will delve into the human-induced crisis that our planet is currently facing. The discussion will cover a wide range of topics, including:
– Record-setting heatwaves
– Droughts affecting global food supplies
– Extreme precipitation events leading to massive flooding
– Wildfires threatening lives and property
– Sea level rise forcing mass migration
– Ocean warming and acidification impacting marine economies
– Melting glaciers and ice sheets threatening water supplies
– Tropical cyclones intensifying to dangerous levels
The event will take place from 5:30 to 7 p.m. While the problem is serious, there is still time for a course-correct. The future of a habitable planet might depend on it. Attendees are encouraged to register at the library’s website.