What environmental changes have Newport and surrounding municipalities seen in the recent past, and what can we expect as climate change continues to impact the area? Explore impending threats and strategies for resilience with our first panel of the series. Introductory remarks by: Mayor Xay Khamsyvoravong. Discussion facilitated by: Sam Whitin, Commissioner on Newport’s Energy & Environment Commission. Panelists include sate senator Dawn Euer, professor Stephen Porder, associate provost for sustainability at Brown University, and Topher Hamblett, executive director at Save the Bay. You may also stream the event live at this link.