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From The Northeast Slopes To The West Coast: The Impact Of Our Changing Climate

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Tuesday’s winter storm packed a punch -- bringing some much-needed precipitation to Connecticut.

But was the wet weather enough to hoist the state out of a long-running drought? This hour, we find out and ask whether the region can expect to see consistent dry spells. 

Plus: severe rains in California. We discuss the impact and predictability of extreme weather events across the nation.

And later: a look at how New England’s ski areas are grappling with the effects of global climate change. Are you a skier? Have you been spending more or less time on the slopes?

GUESTS:

  • Gary Yohe - Huffington Foundation Professor of Economics and Environmental Studies at Wesleyan University
  • John Dankosky - Executive Editor of the New England News Collaborative and host of NEXT
  • Tom Loring - Training Center Director at Powder Ridge in Middlefield, Connecticut
  • Noelle Tuttle - Communications Manager at Sugarloaf in Carrabassett Valley, Maine
  • Doug Glowacki - Emergency Management Program Specialist for Connecticut’s Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection

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Chion Wolf contributed to this show.

Lucy leads Connecticut Public's strategies to deeply connect and build collaborations with community-focused organizations across the state.

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The independent journalism and non-commercial programming you rely on every day is in danger.

If you’re reading this, you believe in trusted journalism and in learning without paywalls. You value access to educational content kids love and enriching cultural programming.

Now all of that is at risk.

Federal funding for public media is under threat and if it goes, the impact to our communities will be devastating.

Together, we can defend it. It’s time to protect what matters.

Your voice has protected public media before. Now, it’s needed again. Learn how you can protect the news and programming you depend on.

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