Robert Johnston’s Coastal State Lecture at the University of Rhode Island – which addressed the economic impacts of climate change – resonated for Westerly residents and decision-makers. The lecture, Economic Tradeoffs in New England Coastal Management, was held on February 25th and was sponsored by Rhode Island Sea Grant.

Read more about Johnston’s lecture, and the town’s perspective here: The Westerly Sun | Adapting to climate change is all about trade-offs.

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