Rep. Lauren H. Carson (D-Dist. 75, Newport) and Rep. Terri Cortvriend (D-Dist. 72, Portsmouth, Middletown) will host an upcoming virtual Aquidneck Island Climate Caucus conversation with U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse on climate change, renewable energy and resilience and the new administration in Washington begins shaping policy.
The forum will take place on Zoom on Sunday, Feb. 23, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. It is open to the public, but pre-registration is required for access. It is available at tinyurl.com/AICC2-23-25.
This is the fifth consecutive year that Senator Whitehouse has joined the Aquidneck Island Climate Caucus for this forum.
According to the organizers, the event will provide an opportunity for the public to learn about the latest environmental news from Washington and ask questions of Senator Whitehouse, a leading advocate in the Senate for climate initiatives. Questions for Senator Whitehouse can be submitted in advance on the registration form or by email to Aquidneckclimate@gmail.com.
The Aquidneck Island Climate Caucus is a community group formed by Representatives Cortvriend and Carson to give voice to the importance of mitigating and adapting to the earth’s changing climate.
