How is Wellesley addressing climate change and what does it mean for you?
The Rotary Club of Wellesley will host Town of Wellesley’s Climate Action Director, Dr. Marybeth Martello, who will speak about development of a town-wide Climate Action Plan on Tuesday, September 7, 7pm, via Zoom.
The Wellesley Climate Action Plan, is a road map for reaching Wellesley’s newly revised climate goals. The goals have been set to mitigate the effects of higher temperatures, drought, extreme weather events, and flooding. Addressing greenhouse gas emissions and strengthening resilience to climate change impacts can potentially reduce future costs and yield additional economic, health, ecosystem, and infrastructure benefits. Dr. Martello will discuss climate action strategies at the community and household level and will invite feedback and questions from the audience.
Dr. Martello is speaking as part of the normal Rotary meeting. All are welcome to join the full meeting starting at 6:30pm, or at 7pm to hear Dr. Martello speak.
EVENT: Wellesley Rotary Club meeting
SPEAKER: Town of Wellesley’s Sustainability Director, Dr. Marybeth Martello
DATE: Tuesday, September 7, 2021
TIME: 6:30pm for meeting; speaker begins at 7pm
PLACE: via Zoom. Email Wellesley.Rotary.Club@gmail.com to receive a Zoom Meeting invitation.
More on the Rotary Club of Wellesley
The Rotary Club of Wellesley is one of Wellesley’s oldest community service groups and conducts local programs to benefit the Town of Wellesley. The public is always invited to any Rotary program. Due to COVID-19, all meetings are being conducted via Zoom.
Please check the web site www.wellesleyrotary.org for times. If you are interested in attending, email Wellesley.Rotary.Club@gmail.com to receive a Zoom Meeting invitation.
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