McClellanville, SC - Here in the Lowcountry, one group is working to teach people about climate change and what we can do to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

 

”Emphasis is to help our neighbors learn about climate change issues and provide information,” said Dr. David Stoney.

 

The Kitchen Table Climate Study Group formed after Stoney and some friends discussed climate change over dinner two years ago. Stoney and the group have been getting the word out about climate change ever since.

 

“We have interacted with schools here in McClellanville. We have given them copies of DVDs and books related to the climate change issue and I go out and give talks on the climate change issue around here,” said Stoney.

 

Their efforts are reaching beyond the Lowcountry as they contact lawmakers for changes.

 

“Get grassroots efforts to contact elected leaders so that they can move quickly to reduce emissions,” Stoney said.

 

One of the main concerns of the group is sea level rise and what its effects could mean for the Lowcountry.

 

“To counter that would be very expensive and if it got out of hand, then we would see a constant retreat from the coast over this century and following centuries,” said Stoney.

 

A concern that fellow group member Carol McClellan says hits too close to home.

 

“We have noticed that the water is coming higher and that the high tides are becoming more prevalent. About a week ago, we had six high tides in a row, which we have never seen before,” she said.

 

The Kitchen Table Climate Study Group getting the word out on climate change, one meeting at a time.

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