Beyond 1.5°C: A Community Conversation on What Comes Next

Summary: Join us as climate scientist Erika Spanger of the Union of Concerned Scientists helps our community make sense of this pivotal moment. Erika will walk us through the latest science, explore what increased warming means for sea level rise and extreme weather in coastal communities like ours. Date: Thursday, February 5, 2026 Time: Doors open 6:30 p.m. | Program begins 7:00 p.m. Location: Newburyport Senior Community Center

When: Feb 06, 2026

Time:00:00 - 01:30

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Beyond 1.5°C: A Community Conversation on What Comes Next

The world is set to overshoot the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C warming target. What does that mean for our coast — and what can we do? Climate scientist Erika Spanger of the Union of Concerned Scientists joins Storm Surge for an honest conversation about where we are and what comes next.

Thursday, February 5, 2026 | 7 p.m.

Newburyport Senior Community Center

Also streaming live on NCMhub

Free; RSVP requested.

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