Jun 26
The Colonial Theatre Bethlehem, NH
TicketsMike Carmon
Summit Weather Operations Manager at Mount Washington Observatory (MWOBS)
Don't Look Up— Climate research: Cutting-edge studies from Mt. Washington's summit
Program Description
Join Mike Carmon, Summit Weather Operations Manager at Mount Washington Observatory (MWOBS), on a journey through climate research from the most extreme weather station in the U.S. Learn about the cutting-edge studies happening right here in our region and the vital lessons they offer in the face of climate change. Then, buckle up for a screening of the thought-provoking film Don’t Look Up, blending humor and urgency in a story about humanity’s response to an impending global crisis.
Film Synopsis
Two low-level astronomers must go on a giant media tour to warn mankind of an approaching comet that will destroy planet Earth.
Kate Dibiasky (Jennifer Lawrence), an astronomy grad student, and her professor Dr. Randall Mindy (Leonardo DiCaprio) make an astounding discovery of a comet orbiting within the solar system. The problem: it's on a direct collision course with Earth. The other problem? No one really seems to care. Turns out warning mankind about a planet-killer the size of Mount Everest is an inconvenient fact to navigate. With the help of Dr. Oglethorpe (Rob Morgan), Kate and Randall embark on a media tour that takes them from the office of an indifferent President Orlean (Meryl Streep) and her sycophantic son and Chief of Staff, Jason (Jonah Hill), to the airwaves of The Daily Rip, an upbeat morning show hosted by Brie (Cate Blanchett) and Jack (Tyler Perry). With only six months until the comet makes impact, managing the 24-hour news cycle and gaining the attention of the social media obsessed public before it's too late proves shockingly comical -- what will it take to get the world to just look up?! — Rotten Tomatoes
Photo courtesy of Netflix
About the Speaker
Mike Carmon was a weather observer and meteorologist at the Mount Washington Observatory’s historic summit weather station for nearly a decade. Before returning to MWOBS in 2024, he worked as Director of Programs at a burgeoning White Mountain Science, Inc. (WMSI). Currently, Mike plays a key role in the mission of MWOBS to maintain its mountaintop weather station and support weather and climate research. Mike is also active in the scientific skeptic community, and harbors a deep passion for science communication and education.