On July 20, the Beverly Hills Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP) Community Advisory Committee hosted a climate action movie night at Roxbury Park that featured a screening of the documentary “Ice on Fire” followed by a Climate Action Panel featuring experts and leaders in sustainability. The evening also included food trucks, booths with a variety of eco-friendly vendors, music, and activities. Produced and narrated by Leonardo DiCaprio, the documentary explores the effects of climate change and how it is being felt around the world, while examining the need to reduce carbon emissions. Moderated by Public Works Commissioner Wendy Nystrom, the panel included Chris Liban, Chief Sustainability Officer at the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro), Jessica Aldridge, Director of Sustainability and Zero Waste Programs for Athens Services, Executive Director U.S. Green Building Council’s Los Angeles chapter Ben Stapleton, and Policy Director at Clean Power Alliance Gina Goodhill.
Panelists were asked about best energy and sustainability practices, how city is taking steps to meet its climate goals, and simple everyday actions for Beverly Hills residents to lower their carbon footprint.
