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(Archive April 2017) Present Negative Effects on Climate and Its Impact on the Future

By editorialteam on September 10, 2024

By Jennifer Ballou | Observer Contributor

Most of us think about the future and what incredible changes are going to happen. But what about the negative changes that are starting to happen right now? How will they affect us?

This is exactly what former Senator Stephen Brewer is concerned about. Now the special assistant to the president at MWCC, he recently attended a retreat put on by the East Quabbin Land Trust. The EQLT works to sustain the natural resources around us, including farmlands, woodlands, and water, by working with the communities, government agencies, and other land trusts. Brewer is an active member of the group.  read more

Massachusetts’ Response to Climate Change

By editorialteam on September 20, 2023

MWCC Professor and Microbiologist Discuss Global Warming

By Hallie Coulter | Observer Contributor and Elysian Alder | Editor-in-Chief

Climate change is known to be one of the most important issues today. After years of industrialization, a growing population, and continuously burning fossil fuels, the earth has felt its effects. Fortunately, the state of Massachusetts and many of its residents have stepped up to do their part.

Heather Conn, the department Chair of Natural Science at Mount Wachusett Community College, shared that although she does not usually consider herself an activist, she believes that raising awareness about climate change, helping change others’ behaviors, and being mindful of the way we live our lives can go a long way toward slowing the effects of global warming . “We need to learn about modifying behaviors to slow it and live with it,” Conn explained. “It’s happening.” read more

Climate Change: Should We be Worried?

By editorialteam on January 22, 2020

Professor Montagno offers his expertise on climate change

By Ryan Lyesiuk
Observer Contributor

Photo by Ryan Lyesiuk
Professor Thomas Montagno

Is climate change real? Are we experiencing global warming at this very moment? If so, is there anything we can do to reverse this process? Professor Thomas Montagno provides his expoert opinion on these questions.

According to Montagno, climate change is a reality, with the warmest global temperatures ever recorded in the month of October in 2019. Montagno stated, “In the last ten years we have recorded the highest temperatures worldwide in recorded history.” read more