One climate ambassador talks about her experience on Mount Desert Island.
MOUNT DESERT, Maine — Tackling a big issue like climate change is no small task, but one group on Mount Desert Island is rising to the challenge by getting the community involved.
“I’ve been worried about what I’ve been seeing from biodiversity loss and just wanted to take some action, and I thought they could help me take some action,” climate ambassador Molly Mulhern said.
Mulhern heard about a program called A Climate to Thrive through word of mouth in Down East, Maine. She has been going to climate meetings with the group for several weeks and said it’s having a positive impact on her life. The climate ambassadors program helps residents use their unique talents to inspire others. Mulhern said her career as an author of nautical books makes it easy for her to connect with other Mainers about climate.
“Meeting the people in the same place that I’m at has …