Over 350 people filled Peterborough Town House on Monday evening to hear two acclaimed voices in climate writing: Bill McKibben and Alan Weisman.

The event featured McKibben, author of “Here Comes the Sun,” sharing his vision of a clean-energy future. Weisman, in “Hope Dies Last,” urged facing hard truths while embracing resilience.

Moderated by Matthew Boulton of the SALT Project, the discussion sparked urgent calls to act with courage and compassion. Local climate groups also provided resources to help attendees take action.

A still image of the recording of author Bill McKibben speaking on the importance of "Sun Day"—a grassroots initiative promoting solar energy awareness and community action. COURTESY
A still image of the recording of author Bill McKibben speaking on the importance of “Sun Day”—a grassroots initiative promoting solar energy awareness and community action. COURTESY Credit: COURTESY
A still image of the recording of author Alan Weisman speaking at the Peterborough Town House on Monday. COURTESY
A still image of the recording of author Alan Weisman speaking at the Peterborough Town House on Monday. COURTESY Credit: COURTESY
Author Bill McKibben speaks at the Peteborough Town House on Monday. HELEN FAIRMAN/Courtesy
Author Bill McKibben speaks at the Peteborough Town House on Monday. HELEN FAIRMAN/Courtesy Credit: HELEN FAIRMAN/Courtesy
Matthew Myer Boulton of the Monadnock Sustainability HUB, Alan Weisman, and Bill McKibben speak at the Peterborough Town House. HELEN FAIRMAN/Courtesy
Matthew Myer Boulton of the Monadnock Sustainability HUB, Alan Weisman and Bill McKibben speak at the Peterborough Town House. HELEN FAIRMAN/Courtesy Credit: HELEN FAIRMAN/Courtesy
Matthew Myer Boulton of the Monadnock Sustainability HUB and author Alan Weisman on stage at the Peterborough Town House on Monday. HELEN FAIRMAN/Courtesy
Matthew Myer Boulton of the Monadnock Sustainability HUB and author Alan Weisman on stage at the Peterborough Town House on Monday. HELEN FAIRMAN/Courtesy Credit: HELEN FAIRMAN/Courtesy

Presented by The Toadstool Bookshop alongside Monadnock Sustainability Hub, Peterborough Renewable Energy and Moms Clean Air Force, the event will be available on Toadstool’s YouTube channel.

In October, The Toadstool Bookshop will host an event featuring Pulitzer Prize-winning author Stephen Greenblatt.