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Climate & Community 7/16/26: Maine Youth For Climate Justice with Jackson Chadwick (Part 1)

Host: Wilson Haims This week: Climate and Community meets with Maine Youth for Climate Justice’s Advocacy and Organizing Director, Jackson Chadwick to learn more about how the organization got started and what their priorities are today. Jackson concludes our conversation by sharing insight on ways that people of all ages can get involved in creating Maine’s future. About the Host: Wilson Haims is from Portland, Maine and earned her bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies from Wellesley College in 2023. Upon graduating, Wilson contributed to climate and conservation-related field work, policy and community engagement work in New England and the Pacific Northwest. Now, Wilson is the Manager of Community Engagement and Resilience at A Climate to Thrive and spends her time hiking, running, making art and cooking on Mount Desert Island.   Johannah, Wilson, Alison and Naomi are the team at A Climate to Thrive, a nonprofit working to build a model of community-driven, solutions-focused climate action. Since its origins around a potluck table as concerned neighbors gathered to take action on climate change, A Climate to Thrive, or ACTT, has been supporting solutions on Mount Desert Island and beyond since 2016. Learn more at www.aclimatetothrive.org. The post Climate & Community 7/16/26: Maine Youth For Climate Justice with Jackson Chadwick (Part 1) [https://archives.weru.org/climate-and-community/2026/07/climate-community-7-16-26-maine-youth-for-climate-justice-with-jackson-chadwick-part-1/] first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives [https://archives.weru.org].

Climate & Community 6/4/26: Maine’s Plug-In Solar Legislation with Beth Woolfolk and Naomi Albert (Part 1)

Host: Wilson Haims This week: Climate and Community meets with A Climate to Thrive’s outgoing Manager of Community Energy Planning and Policy, Beth Woolfolk, to discuss her experience working on legislation to bring plug-in solar units to Maine. About the Host: Wilson Haims is from Portland, Maine and earned her bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies from Wellesley College in 2023. Upon graduating, Wilson contributed to climate and conservation-related field work, policy and community engagement work in New England and the Pacific Northwest. Now, Wilson is the Manager of Community Engagement and Resilience at A Climate to Thrive and spends her time hiking, running, making art and cooking on Mount Desert Island.   Johannah, Wilson, Alison and Naomi are the team at A Climate to Thrive, a nonprofit working to build a model of community-driven, solutions-focused climate action. Since its origins around a potluck table as concerned neighbors gathered to take action on climate change, A Climate to Thrive, or ACTT, has been supporting solutions on Mount Desert Island and beyond since 2016. Learn more at www.aclimatetothrive.org. The post Climate & Community 6/4/26: Maine’s Plug-In Solar Legislation with Beth Woolfolk and Naomi Albert (Part 1) [https://archives.weru.org/climate-and-community/2026/06/climate-community-6-4-26-maines-plug-in-solar-legislation-with-beth-woolfolk-and-naomi-albert-part-1/] first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives [https://archives.weru.org].

Climate & Community 4/23/26: Portland Climate Action Team with Bill Weber and Karina Napier (Part 2)

Host: Wilson Haims This week: Climate and Community continues the conversation with members of the Portland Climate Action Team (PCAT), Bill and Karina. In this conversation, Karina and Bill share more about their successes and current projects. Bill concludes the segment with insight on why all leaders should integrate climate action as a priority. About the Host: Wilson Haims is from Portland, Maine and earned her bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies from Wellesley College in 2023. Upon graduating, Wilson contributed to climate and conservation-related field work, policy and community engagement work in New England and the Pacific Northwest. Now, Wilson is the Manager of Community Engagement and Resilience at A Climate to Thrive and spends her time hiking, running, making art and cooking on Mount Desert Island.   Johannah, Beth, Wilson, Gus, Alison and Angie are the team at A Climate to Thrive, a nonprofit working to build a model of community-driven, solutions-focused climate action. Since its origins around a potluck table as concerned neighbors gathered to take action on climate change, A Climate to Thrive, or ACTT, has been supporting solutions on Mount Desert Island and beyond since 2016. Learn more at www.aclimatetothrive.org. The post Climate & Community 4/23/26: Portland Climate Action Team with Bill Weber and Karina Napier (Part 2) [https://archives.weru.org/climate-and-community/2026/04/climate-community-4-23-26-portland-climate-action-team-with-bill-weber-and-karina-napier-part-2/] first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives [https://archives.weru.org].

Climate & Community 4/16/26: Portland Climate Action Team with Bill Weber and Karina Napier (Part 1)

Host: Wilson Haims This week: Climate and Community learns about the Portland Climate Action Team (PCAT) from two of their members, Bill and Karina. This segment highlights why these two were compelled to get involved in local climate action and the importance of community-led advocacy to achieve the city’s sustainability and climate goals. About the Host: Wilson Haims is from Portland, Maine and earned her bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies from Wellesley College in 2023. Upon graduating, Wilson contributed to climate and conservation-related field work, policy and community engagement work in New England and the Pacific Northwest. Now, Wilson is the Manager of Community Engagement and Resilience at A Climate to Thrive and spends her time hiking, running, making art and cooking on Mount Desert Island.   Johannah, Beth, Wilson, Gus, Alison and Angie are the team at A Climate to Thrive, a nonprofit working to build a model of community-driven, solutions-focused climate action. Since its origins around a potluck table as concerned neighbors gathered to take action on climate change, A Climate to Thrive, or ACTT, has been supporting solutions on Mount Desert Island and beyond since 2016. Learn more at www.aclimatetothrive.org. The post Climate & Community 4/16/26: Portland Climate Action Team with Bill Weber and Karina Napier (Part 1) [https://archives.weru.org/climate-and-community/2026/04/climate-community-4-16-26-portland-climate-action-team-with-bill-weber-and-karina-napier-part-1/] first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives [https://archives.weru.org].

Climate & Community 2/19/26: Coastal and Marine Resilience in Maine with Dr. Hillary Smith (Part 2)

Host: Wilson Haims This week: This week Climate and Community continues last week’s conversation with Dr. Hillary Smith, an interdisciplinary social scientist and professor at the University of Maine and the College of the Atlantic. In this segment, we learn more about the intended impact of the Dr. Smith’s research on incorporating green crabs into Maine’s seafood economy and how women involved in working waterfront industries are adapting to climate change. Listen to hear Hillary’s advice on how you can support local coastal climate resilience throughout the state! About the Host: Wilson Haims is from Portland, Maine and earned her bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies from Wellesley College in 2023. Upon graduating, Wilson contributed to climate and conservation-related field work, policy and community engagement work in New England and the Pacific Northwest. Now, Wilson is the Manager of Community Engagement and Resilience at A Climate to Thrive and spends her time hiking, running, making art and cooking on Mount Desert Island.   Johannah, Beth, Wilson, Gus, Alison and Angie are the team at A Climate to Thrive, a nonprofit working to build a model of community-driven, solutions-focused climate action. Since its origins around a potluck table as concerned neighbors gathered to take action on climate change, A Climate to Thrive, or ACTT, has been supporting solutions on Mount Desert Island and beyond since 2016. Learn more at www.aclimatetothrive.org. The post Climate & Community 2/19/26: Coastal and Marine Resilience in Maine with Dr. Hillary Smith (Part 2) [https://archives.weru.org/climate-and-community/2026/02/climate-community-2-19-26-coastal-and-marine-resilience-in-maine-with-dr-hillary-smith-part-2/] first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives [https://archives.weru.org].