On September 2nd, 2026, I attended the Treasure Valley Climate Change Symposium, a gathering of scientists, educators, health leaders, and neighbors who care deeply about the future of our valley. Climate change was at the center of every conversation—not as an abstract idea, but as something already affecting our daily lives, our health, and the systems we rely on. From hotter summers to shifting water supplies, we’re seeing changes that matter for every family in our commun