WELCOME

Are you concerned
about climate change?

Do you think it’s real?

Caused primarily by humans?

Are the implications bad?

Do they spell disaster?

Do you want to learn more?

Do you want to become active in addressing climate change?

Then sign up for
our climate change webinar!

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WEBINAR: Can We Stop Climate Change?

Our world is changing dramatically. The news every day is full of climate crises all over the planet linked to human activity. Every decision and action by humans now and in the future will have climate change implications. We citizens must become well-informed now about climate change and the actions necessary to address it. Informed we can participate in constructive conversations, make decisions in our personal lives, and take part in effective local, national, and global initiatives.

Our webinar, Can We Stop Climate Change?, will equip you with the basics of climate change in 4 sessions:

• Science & Problems
• Renewables & Other Solutions
• Climate Models
• Getting Active

Click on a session title above to get more information.

Our webinars are currently being offered on the following dates:

Course Venue	Dates and Times	More Information and Registration
Online open registration	Wednesdays September 6, 13, 20, and 27, 2023 7:00 – 8:30 PM (CT)	Open to all, focused on climate change issues in Texas. Register via Can We Stop Climate Change webinar signup.
In-person at University of Southern Maine OLLI	Wednesdays September 13, 20, and 27, October 4, 11, 18, and 25, and November 1, 2023 9:30 – 11:30 AM (ET)	Substantially expanded 8-session course on the University of Southern Maine campus. For info and registration see https://usm.maine.edu/osher-lifelong-learning-institute/.
Online through UMass Boston OLLI	Tuesdays September 12, 19, and 26 and October 3 and 10, 2023 6:30 – 8:00 PM (ET)	Expanded 5-session virtual course For info and registration see https://www.umb.edu/olli
In person at Wayland, MA Council On Aging	Thursdays October 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2023 10:00 – 11:30 AM (ET)	For info and registration contact coa@wayland.ma.us
In-person through UMass Boston OLLI	Mondays October 23 and 30 and November 7, 14, and 21, 2023 10:00 – 11:30 AM (ET)	Expanded 5-session course on the UMass Boston campus, for info and registration see https://www.umb.edu/olli.
Online through University of Richmond (VA) OLLI	Wednesdays October 25 and November 1, 8, and 15, 2023 1:00 – 2:30 PM (ET)	For info and registration see https://spcs.richmond.edu/lifelong-learning/osher/.
Online through University of North Texas OLLI	Tuesdays and Thursdays November 9, 14, 16, and 21, 2023 2:45 – 4:15 PM (CT)	For info and registration see https://olli.unt.edu.
Online through George Mason University OLLI	Mondays January 22 and 29 and February 5 and 12, 2024 2:15 – 3:40 PM (ET)	For info and registration see https://olli.gmu.edu.

Watch this space for more courses, including general courses, and special courses focused on climate change issues in Texas.

Webinars are limited to 18 participants to allow for group discussions, Please register early!

Please feel free to contact us with any questions

Webinar Description

We conduct our webinars by Zoom and in-person, with two facilitators in small groups with a maximum of 18 attendees to allow for group participation. We believe that people learn best when they can question and dialogue.

The webinar is designed for people who are interested in learning more about climate change, becoming more effective in communicating with others, and actively mitigating the impact on our planet and on ourselves. The course is not designed for climate deniers.

We have everything we need to start tackling the climate change emergency. So the answer to the question presented in the title to this webinar, Can We Stop Climate Change?, is affirmatively, “Yes, we can.” But the real question is Will We Stop Climate Change? The answer is conditional – only if enough people are well-informed and are willing to make bold decisions and take immediate action.

Climate change is really happening.

It’s caused primarily by humans and our burning of fossil fuels.

The impacts of climate change are catastrophic – globally and personally.

We can act. We have the tools and technologies. People are already taking effective action.

We already know what needs to be done and how to do it. We can have hope that early and bold action will avoid the worst.

“Great guest speakers, good breakout room questions – wonderful graphics – excellent pace and timing and keeping the class on track.”
—Karen G., Ossipee, NH

“I believe there is no better use of one’s time than to become educated and inspired to effect positive change in the world. Within several short evenings, I have learned so much about climate change, its impact on our environment and our society, and the multitude of ways we can all make a difference.”

—Lucas Thors, Edgartown, MA