Guest Author Tony Wood is Back!

Guest Author Tony Wood is back! Come hear from local author and long-time writer/editor for the Philadelphia Inquirer, Tony R. Wood. Tony will be giving a talk based on information from his latest book: Something in the Air: A Four Season Guide to Our Health and the Weather. He will be discussing health topics related to Spring and Summer weather, including conditions such as allergies, arthritis, and heat stress. He will explore, among other things, the science of pollen, how our warmer Summers are actually resulting in fewer heat-related deaths, and what people can do on their own to get information about local weather that might affect their health. About the Author:In more than thirty years as a staff writer and editor for the Philadelphia Inquirer, Anthony R. Wood has written on many and varied subjects, including taxation and coastal development. His specialties, however, have been climate and weather, including series on the Gulf Stream and the Jet Stream. He has been nominated for the Pulitzer Prize four times and won numerous awards, including a National Association of Science Writers award for a newspaper series and a Society of Professional Journalists award for environmental writing. He writes frequently about the latest weather, and his articles have long been a popularinquirer.comfeature. His latest bookSomething in the Air: A Four Season Guide to Our Health and the Weatherwas published by Prometheus in April, 2025. He is alsoco-author ofCrisis on the Coast,an investigation of risky development on the nations shores. Registration required. Adults 18+ This program fulfills PA ForwardsCivic and Social Literacy: The ability to positively impact the community, engage in respectful discussions, understand civic roles and responsibilities, participate in community activities, and drive positive change.