“Climate Anxiety: A Panel Discussion”

On Thursday, September 12, 2024, the NYS Chapters Coalition hosted an engaging panel discussion on the growing issue of climate anxiety and how it affects people across different age groups and professions. The event featured expert insights from Dr. Jennifer Fendya (licensed psychologist), Dr. Divya Gupta (environmental social scientist), and Lauren Kim (NYU student and climate activist).

The panel explored various dimensions of climate anxiety, from the emotional burden felt by young people to the psychological and community-level responses to the climate crisis. The conversation also touched on how emotions like fear and anger can drive positive action and how we can support individuals experiencing anxiety.

For those who missed the live session, the full panel recording is available on our NYCP YouTube channel.

Panelists:

  • Dr. Jennifer Fendya, Licensed Psychologist
  • Dr. Divya Gupta, PhD, Environmental Social Scientist
  • Lauren Kim, Co-chair, Climate Reality NYU Chapter
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“Support the Supporters – Distributed Solar Makes Big Impacts”

As New York transitions to clean energy, community involvement is crucial to the success of renewable energy projects like wind and solar. These projects not only help combat climate change but also bring local benefits, such as job creation and healthier environments. In this meeting of the Support the Supporter network, led and moderated by Len Lunka, Renewables Outreach Coordinator with NYCP, participants will explore case studies of community solar projects in New York and discuss their significance as we push for larger utility-scale renewable initiatives to take effect.

Speakers:

  • Jonathan Cohen Policy Director, NYSEIA
  • Kate Selden Senior Policy Analyst, Solar One
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