Join Dec. 8 viewing party for 'Years of Living Dangerously'

On Thursday, Dec. 8, Citizens' Climate Lobby will be the focus of the acclaimed National Geographic series "Years of Living Dangerously," which has helped to focus national attention on climate change and the organizations working on solutions that individuals, communities, companies, and governments can use to address it.

The McHenry County Chapter of Citizens' Climate Lobby will celebrate this recognition with a public viewing party from 7 to 9 p.m. in Room 166-7 at McHenry County College, 8900 Route 14 in Crystal Lake.

The public is invited to the screening, which is offered free of charge.

"At a time when many Americans despair about the partisan gridlock in Washington, CCL volunteers provide hope by bringing Republicans and Democrats together to work on climate solutions," said Mark Reynolds, executive director of Citizens' Climate Lobby. "This episode of 'Years of Living Dangerously' highlights the work of Jay Butera, one of those amazing volunteers."

Citizens Climate Lobby works to build the political will for climate change solutions such as a national, revenue neutral carbon fee-and-dividend system. Since the organization's 2007 founding, it has empowered ordinary citizens to hold direct meetings with congressional representatives, local officeholders and business leaders, and other influential stakeholders as they make the case for fair, effective climate action.

The episode will be preceded by a message from special guests, including members of the "Years of Living Dangerously" cast. To learn more about the episode, visit yearsoflivingdangerously.com/story/safe-passage/.

Local sponsors include Citizens' Climate Lobby, the McHenry County College Sustainability Center, McHenry County League of Women Voters, and the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County.

Visit citizensclimatelobby.org/chapters/IL_McHenry_County/ or email mchenry@citizensclimatelobby.org.