CCL’s Executive Director Ricky Bradley recently shared the stage with Bill McKibben for a climate conversation hosted by the Brooklyn Public Library. Moderated by NPR’s Rebecca Hersher, the evening focused on understanding climate deniers.
“The room was filled with enthusiastic attendees, some of them being additional CCL volunteers,” says Rob Werner, a co-leader of CCL NYC who attended the event. “Ricky held his own with Bill McKibben, the moderator was well-versed in climate issues, and audience members asked respectful and thought-provoking questions.”
We caught up with Ricky after the event, who said he appreciated the chance to share personal stories, reaffirm CCL’s commitment to nonpartisanship, and discuss how to move forward in a polarized political climate.
“It was encouraging to see such thoughtful engagement around a difficult topic,” Ricky said. “These conversations remind us that climate advocacy isn’t about winning arguments. People are hungry for discussions that move beyond division and toward practical climate solutions.”
CCL’s presence extended even beyond the stage and the audience. Rob coordinated with the event hosts and other local CCLers to set up an outreach table and connect with the audience even further. CCL Brooklyn co-leads Marc Cesare and Nick Mahedy, as well as CCL Brooklyn’s tabling organizer Tarik Hussein, joined Rob to organize and staff the table.
“Two tablers managed the CCL table while two others chatted to exiting attendees, offering a CCL handout with a QR code to all interested in learning more about CCL or joining,” Rob says.
Watch the full conversation between CCL’s Ricky Bradley, Third Act’s Bill McKibben, and NPR’s Rebecca Hersher on YouTube
