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Episode: Climate & Community 5/8/25: Mount Desert Island High School Ecoteam (Part 1)
Description: Host: Wilson Haims Description: Climate and Community speaks with science teacher, Ruth Poland, and senior Ecoteam member, Lucian Avila-Gatz from Mount Desert Island High School about what inspired their involvement in climate and sustainability work. We learn about the formation of the Ecoteam eight years ago and how the group is continuing to evolve alongside climate action initiatives in the state of Maine. About the Host: Wilson Haims is from Portland, Maine and earned her bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies from Wellesley College in 2023. Upon graduating, Wilson contributed to climate and conservation-related field work, policy and community engagement wo...