Local climate advocates to host Earth Day educational event
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KALISPELL — The Flathead Valley chapter of Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL) is hosting an educational event for the community on Saturday, April 22, to mark Earth Day. Planned from 1-4 p.m. at the Northwest Montana History Museum located at 124 2nd Ave E in Kalispell, the event is free, family-friendly, and open to the public.
Focusing on uplifting common-sense solutions to climate change, event attendees will learn how to reduce carbon pollution, clean up the air we breathe and ensure we have a livable world for future generations.
The event starts with the film “Current Revolution: The Transformation Cannot Be Stopped” featuring the role utilities will play in the transformation to a clean energy system. Next up, the workshop “Electrify Your Life” will provide information on the benefits available through the Inflation Reduction Act to homeowners and renters to make the transition to an electrified home.
The second workshop will use an on-line simulator to look at various policies and their relative effectiveness in addressing the issue of global warming and the resulting changes in climate.
Local organizations Flathead Audubon Society, Climate Smart Glacier Country, Flathead Basin Commission, Wild Montana and more will have display booths to educate on their organizations. Clark Nissan is showcasing its electric vehicle, the Ariya, outside the museum. Solar and heat pump installers will be there, so attendees can begin to take electrification action immediately.
Co-leader of the chapter, Bret Luedke, presenter of the “Electrify Your Life” workshop said, “the IRA provides a great opportunity for people to replace old appliances with energy efficient electric ones that will save them money, make their homes healthier and require less energy overall.”
Citizens’ Climate Lobby is a nonpartisan national nonprofit advocating for policies to mitigate climate change. Specifically, federal legislation effective in reducing net emissions and building bridges, both in Congress and our communities. For more information and to RSVP go to the Earth Day: Flathead Valley Montana Facebook event.
