The city of West Sacramento hosted a free public screening on Nov. 20 of “The Memory of Darkness, Light, and Ice,” an award-winning documentary that spotlights the accelerating impact of climate change.The film, shown at the Black Box Theater at the West Sacramento Community Center, was created by Sacramento State scientist and filmmaker Kathy Kasic, who spent three summers living and working in Greenland to document the rapid melting of the ice sheet.Kasic’s research focuses on how warming temperatures are reshaping one of the planet’s most critical climate systems. She said the evidence is clear: Greenhouse gases trapping the sun’s heat are contributing to massive ice loss.West Sacramento Mayor Martha Guerrero said the film underscores the work local governments are already doing to respond to climate change. “Unlike some countries, cities are leading the way and making progress in reducing the greenhouse gas emissions that cause climate change,” Guerrero said.Guerrero recently returned from the C40 World Mayors Summit in Rio de Janeiro, which convened global leaders ahead of COP30. Following the screening, attendees participated in a panel discussion featuring Yolo County Sustainability Program Manager Kristen Wraithwall, California Department of Toxic Substances Control Environmental Enforcement Chief Enrique Baeza, and West Sacramento Youth Climate Summit Advisory Council member Jazmin Garcia. Those who attended were then invited to take part in a Q&A with Kasic and local climate experts.Both West Sacramento and Yolo County have adopted Climate Action and Adaptation Plans that are currently being implemented.For those who missed the event, “The Memory of Darkness, Light, and Ice” is available to stream on Amazon Prime and iTunes.See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. —

The city of West Sacramento hosted a free public screening on Nov. 20 of “The Memory of Darkness, Light, and Ice,” an award-winning documentary that spotlights the accelerating impact of climate change.

The film, shown at the Black Box Theater at the West Sacramento Community Center, was created by Sacramento State scientist and filmmaker Kathy Kasic, who spent three summers living and working in Greenland to document the rapid melting of the ice sheet.

Kasic’s research focuses on how warming temperatures are reshaping one of the planet’s most critical climate systems. She said the evidence is clear: Greenhouse gases trapping the sun’s heat are contributing to massive ice loss.

West Sacramento Mayor Martha Guerrero said the film underscores the work local governments are already doing to respond to climate change.

“Unlike some countries, cities are leading the way and making progress in reducing the greenhouse gas emissions that cause climate change,” Guerrero said.

Guerrero recently returned from the C40 World Mayors Summit in Rio de Janeiro, which convened global leaders ahead of COP30.

Following the screening, attendees participated in a panel discussion featuring Yolo County Sustainability Program Manager Kristen Wraithwall, California Department of Toxic Substances Control Environmental Enforcement Chief Enrique Baeza, and West Sacramento Youth Climate Summit Advisory Council member Jazmin Garcia. Those who attended were then invited to take part in a Q&A with Kasic and local climate experts.

Both West Sacramento and Yolo County have adopted Climate Action and Adaptation Plans that are currently being implemented.

For those who missed the event, “The Memory of Darkness, Light, and Ice” is available to stream on Amazon Prime and iTunes.

See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel