001: Doomsday Denial: The Politics of Climate Change

As climate change moves from an imminent peril to a deadly reality for vast swaths of the country, two nationally recognized groundbreakers in the debate on global warming, Jay Inslee and David Wallace-Wells, discuss the gaping dichotomy between what scientists say needs to be done to moderate an impending disaster and the political reality of what is possible.

“Doomsday Denial: The Politics of Climate Change” is a broad ranging discussion of the science, economics and politics swirling around the alarming climate change headlines. The debate examines what state and local communities are doing to mitigate the congressional stasis, what might break the logjam, how the issue plays in national, state and local elections and the role of private citizens and companies.

Moderated by Jane Whitney, former NBC News correspondent & talk show host. Audience members are encouraged to participate in the interactive town-hall style format.

All proceeds benefit:

Greenwoods Counseling Referrals, Inc. - Helping members of the Litchfield County Community and beyond find access to compassionate and high-quality mental health and related care.

New Milford Hospital - helping to secure the latest technology, attract the best medical staff and provide the compassionate, patient-centered care for which they are nationally recognized.

Susan B. Anthony Project - promoting safety, healing, and growth for all survivors of domestic and sexual abuse and advocates for the autonomy of women and the end of interpersonal violence.