First Friday Video Series
Most of our recent First Friday presentations are available on video. See the directory here on our website, or visit our YouTube channel.
We weren’t able to record this month’s First Friday presentation, but our speaker has graciously shared his presentation, link below.
Join meteorologist and climate scientist and communicator Chris Gloninger for an engaging exploration of Cape Cod’s pressing climate challenges and the innovative solutions being developed locally to address them. From rising sea levels and coastal erosion to the increasing frequency of extreme weather, Cape Cod finds itself on the frontlines of the climate crisis.
About Chris Gloninger
A Senior Climate Scientist at the Woods Hole Group in Bourne, Chris has extensive experience in the field of meteorology and climate science.
He spent more than 18 years as a broadcast meteorologist, a career that took him to Albany, New York; Saginaw, Michigan; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Des Moines, Iowa; and Boston. Throughout his career, he has covered a breadth of weather phenomena, including hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, ice floes, blizzards, and Nor’easters.
He initiated the country’s first weekly series on climate change. With the help of respected industry experts, community advocates, and politicians, the series explained the science of climate mitigation and adaptation, provided examples of how climate change is affecting people at the local level, and showcased some of the advancements being made in clean and renewable energy.
Chris has earned three EMMYs, two NBC Gem awards, and two Wisconsin Broadcasters Association awards in recognition of his news coverage during his career.