Extreme heat events have been felt throughout the United States and the rest of the world during the month of July. In fact, July 2023 is set to be Earth’s hottest month ever recorded. Furthermore, the UN secretary general, António Guterres, shared his deep concern over increasingly intense and frequent heat waves by warning the public that “The era of global warming has ended, the era of global boiling has arrived.” It is crucial now more than ever to stay informed about extreme heat and learn how to stay cool during these extreme events. 

Are you 65 and older? Do you live on California’s Central Coast? Are you concerned about rising temperatures in our community and how it's impacting your life and the lives around you? Dr. David Labell and Rich Appelbaum of Gray Panthers, Pam Bury and Maureen Ellenberger of Fearless Grandmothers,  Yumi Sera, Executive Director of the Governor’s Office of Community Partnerships and Strategic Communications and Em Johnson, CEC’s Director of Climate Resilience will lead a discussion of the real and lasting impacts on heat and climate change on our elderly communities, how seniors can play a more active role in protecting our most vulnerable populations, and what actions are needed to ensure we not only support resiliency at the neighborhood level, but also at the policy-level. Presented by Gray Panthers, Fearless Grandmothers and the Community Environmental Council.

Location: CEC Environmental Hub, 1219 State St., Santa Barbara, with Option for Zoom