This virtual event via Zoom will feature two authors, renowned climate author Bill McKibben and acclaimed fine arts and landscape photographer Jeff Pfaller. McKibben, author of the new book "Here Comes the Sun," will discuss his call to harness the power of the sun and rewrite our scientific, economic, and political future. Pfaller will discuss his new book "Dark Skies: Rare Phenomena in America's Public Lands" and the Dark Sky movement, a global effort to combat light pollution and preserve the natural night sky.
Bill McKibben, one of the first to sound the alarm about the climate crisis, insists the moment is also full of possibility. Energy from the sun and wind is suddenly the cheapest power on the planet and growing faster than any energy source in history—if we can keep accelerating the pace, we have a chance.
Here Comes the Sun tells the story of the sudden spike in power from the sun and wind—and the desperate fight of the fossil fuel industry and their politicians to hold this new power at bay.
Jeff Pfaller brings us his stunning landscape photography for lovers of national parks photography, astrophotography, and rare natural phenomena. Dark Skies captures breathtaking scenes of night sky photography, from firefall in Yosemite to synchronous fireflies, moonbows, meteors, comets, and the Aurora Borealis—perfect for outdoor adventure seekers and armchair travelers alike.
Books can be purchased online from the authors at kyconservation.org/kcc-voices-2025. You will receive a Zoom link to the evening's presentations once you are registered for the event.
This event is free to current Kentucky Conservation Committee members but all are welcome. Donations are appreciated to support KCC's mission. Join KCC (or renew your annual membership) for $40 for a standard membership or $15 for students. Why not invite a friend to come and join or donate to KCC to help us raise funds to prepare for the 2026 General Assembly?
For more information about this event, contact KCC at 502-209-9659.