Environmental Policy and the Next President

Attended BPF held at Nauticus in downtown Norfolk on the evening of Tuesday, October 7th. Panelists were Ann Swanson of Chesapeake Bay Commission, Donald Luzzatto of The Virginian-Pilot, and Dr. Timmons Roberts of the College of William and Mary. My favorite Public Broadcasting Host, Cathy Lewis, of Hear Say with Cathy Lewis and What Matters on WHRO Channel 15 acted as moderator.

Learn more about the Blue Planet Forum, presented by Nauticus, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation and NOAA, by calling the Chesapeake Bay Foundation at 757-622-1964 or via email at blueplanet@cbf.org.

What does Hampton Roads look like in 100 years at the current (and documented) rate of global climate change (resulting in sea level rise)? What does that mean to you and me? To our Food supply? Our water supply? Our children?

Here is an interesting video simulation I found in relationship to this.

Chesapeake Bay pollution and climate change are inextricably linked, especially since many of the same causes prevail in both. For instance, suburban sprawl development requiring more roads and more cars on those roads is a factor in the Bay's health.

Delegate John Cosgrove was in attendance. He sits on the Chesapeake Bay Commission.