A Warming World - Climate Change Impacts on New England Winters

• Warmer winter temperatures that impact the snow sports industry, invasive species, and the fishing industry
• Stronger storms that will cause coastal flooding events similar to what we had this winter
• More moisture that brings the increased threat of pluvial (surface water) and fluvial (river) flooding

Chris Gloninger currently serves as a Senior Scientist in Climate and Risk Communication at Woods Hole Group in Bourne, MA where he contributes his expertise to the field of meteorology and climate science.

Chris began consulting on climate mitigation and resilience at Arcadis, a consulting firm that offers sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy services for natural and built assets.

He spent 18 years as a broadcast meteorologist working at media stations in Boston, Massachusetts, New York, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Iowa. He initiated the country's first weekly broadcast series on climate change that 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 earned a BS in Meteorology & Atmospheric Science from Plymouth State University in New Hampshire and received his Certified Broadcast Meteorologist (CBM) accreditation from the American Meteorological Society. He has a MS in Emergency Management from Millersville University in Pennsylvania. Chris most recently earned his Certified Consulting Meteorologist (CCM) accreditation from the American Meteorological Society. Gloninger has three EMMYs, two NBC Gem awards, and two Wisconsin Broadcasters Association awards in recognition of his various news coverage throughout his career.

Weathering Climate, LLC: www.weatheringclimate.com

Woods Hole Group: www.woodsholegroup.com

There will be an associated field trip following this webinar, with more detail to come.