PUBLIC SQUARE is a VPT initiative addressing issues of concern to Vermonters. Mixing documentary footage, thoughtful insight, in-depth panel discussions and more, we'll keep you informed about local events and issues that affect your lives.

Climate Change

Thursday, March 27th at 8:00 pm

This month's "Public Square" will feature highlights of a public conversation with John McClaughry and Bill McKibben called “The Changing Climate.”

McClaughry is president of the free-market public policy research and education think tank called the Ethan Allen Institute. McKibben is an environmentalist, writer and scholar in residence at Middlebury College. The two held a lively exchange on whether global warming is the result of human activities or natural changes, and what society’s response should be. The event, sponsored by the Green Mountain Academy for Lifelong Learning, was held last September at Burr & Burton Academy in Manchester, Vt. John Brennan, president of Green Mountain College, moderated.

In addition, the program will be accompanied by a live webcast and chat with Vermont State Climatologist, Lesley-Ann L. Dupigny-Giroux. Both the webcast and chat can be accessed at www.vpt.org.