Local mother & teen daughter bring hopeful, practical climate solutions to Agawam

Tuesday, February 3, from 4:00–5:15 PM, the Agawam Rotary Club will host a free public presentation at the Agawam Public Library featuring Kimberly Haidinger and her teenage daughter, Luna Hansen – a mother-daughter climate advocacy team focused on everyday actions families can realistically take to lower their carbon footprint.

Kimberly is a climate advocate and author, and Luna (15 years old) is the illustrator of their middle-grade nonfiction books, including A Kid’s Guide to Climate Activism and the upcoming A Kid’s Guide to Economic Activism for the Climate. Together, they translate big climate challenges into small, doable habits that feel empowering instead of intimidating – a message that resonates deeply right now.

This event also marks the launch of the Agawam Rotary Club’s new monthly speaker series, reflecting Rotary’s long-standing commitment to environmental stewardship and community education.

During the talk, Kimberly and Luna will share their concept of “Everyday Climate Commitments” – simple, household-level choices that add up when practiced collectively, including:

• Reducing food waste and keeping it out of the trash
• Eating more plant-based meals (without perfection or pressure)
• Eliminating single-use items through practical, local alternatives

Their perspective is shaped in part by time spent living in Denmark, where sustainable choices are built into daily life. Now back in the U.S., their focus is on helping families adopt climate-friendly habits that fit real American lives.