As the Atlantic Ocean current appears to be slowing and the the Super El Nino threatens the status quo of New England waters and the region's well-being, meteorologist Chris Gloninger constantly thinks about how best to inform his listeners. 

Now one of the nation's leading climate meteorologists, he has been fascinated with meteorology since Hurricane Bob struck his hometown of Sag Harbor, NY.  He earned a B.S. in Meteorology & Atmospheric Science from Plymouth State University in New Hampshire and received his Certified Broadcast Meteorologist (CBM) accreditation from the American Meteorological Society. During his time in the New England news market, he earned his MS in Emergency Management; and. most recently earned his Certified Consulting Meteorologist (CCM) accreditation from the American Meteorological Society. 

Gloninger's 18 years as a broadcast meteorologist took him to stations in Rochester and Albany, New York; Saginaw, Michigan; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Boston, Massachusetts, and Des Moines, Iowa. Throughout his career,.he reported on hurricanes nationwide, covered two Super Bowls, and initiated the country's first weekly series on climate change. With the help of respected industry experts, community advocates, and politicians, the series explained the science of climate mitigation and adaptation, provided examples of how climate change is affecting people at the local level, and showcased some of the advancements being made in clean and renewable energy. Gloninger has earned three EMMYs, two NBC Gem awards, and two Wisconsin Broadcasters Association awards in recognition of his various news coverage throughout his career. 

Host: Dr. Mary Stampone

Dr. Mary Stampone is an Associate Professor of Geography at the University of New Hampshire and the New Hampshire State Climatologist.  As a UNH faculty member in the College of Liberal Arts, she teaches courses on weather, climate, and natural hazards.  In her role as the State Climatologist, she provides New Hampshire citizens, educators, and agencies with weather and climate information in support of environmental management and adaptation activities. She has co-authored several state and regional climate assessments including the “Northeast” chapter of the 2018 4th National Climate Assessment and, most recently, the 2025 update to the “NH Coastal Flood Risk Summary – Part 1: Science.”

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