Virtual Webinars
WVCCPD Networking Events are for West Virginia Educators, Researchers, and Community Leaders to come together and learn about climate change science, communication, and action. Each session will feature guest speakers and lots of time for discussion.
Request a recording for any of these by reaching out to us here.
2020 Webinars (Living in a Carbon World, Water in West Virginia, Climate Solutions for West Virginia)
2021 Webinars (How do we know? Evidence of climate change, Feedback Loops, Misinformation, Disinformation, & Other Communication Challenges)
Fall 2022 Networking Events (Healthy futures for coal-impacted people, Youth Climate Programming, Climate Justice, Air Pollution, Geoscience research, taking action in Appalachia)
Panelists
Jacob Hannah
What is a triple bottom line and how do we bridge cultures/economies/values for coal-impacted people while providing clean opportunities?
Jen Kretser
The Wild Center Director of Climate Initiatives
What is the Youth Climate Program? What does it take to host a Youth Climate Summit? What opportunities are there for West Virginia teachers and students?
Meagan Walker
Graduate Student, WVU Department of Geography & Geology
Deep dive into climate change evidence with "Miyake Events." How do radiocarbon spikes give us information about photosynthesis and solar activity?
Beau Morton (They/Them)
Climate Justice Educator at the Presidio Graduate School
What is Climate Justice and how do we teach about it? How do we expose BIPOC and low-income youth to natural elements?
Lucia Valentine
Moms Clean Air Force, West Virginia Field Consultant
How do we mobilize families to reduce air pollution, fight climate change, and improve health of our children?
Dr. John Cook
Climate Change Communication Research Hub, Monash University, Creator of Cranky Uncle Game. How do we build resilience against misinformation?
Dr. Nico Zegre
WVU Professor of Forest Hydrology, How do we enhance public discourse and education on what climate change means for WV using WV Climate Link?
Dana Kuhnline
How can we move beyond coal in West Virginia without leaving anyone behind? What can teachers and students do to get involved?
Kevin Johnson
How do we restore forests, streams, and communities in Appalachia? How can teachers and students get involved?
Cindy Fitch
Climate Change and Growing Seasons, Climate Change and Nutrition
Travis Rector
Teaching climate change from an astronomical perspective and helping students identify and overcome misinformation.