Short plays to tackle climate change “Under the Weather,” a play about a couple fleeing their home ahead of an impending hurricane, is one of 13 short plays featured in today’s Earth Day short play event. Contributed photo A still frame from the short play "Peppergrass." Contributed photo A still frame from the short play “Change in Climate.” Contributed photo A still frame from the short play "Risk Assessment." Contributed photo Published: 4/22/2021 8:28:14 AM In the face of the global climate crisis, it can be difficult to comprehend just how expansive the challenges are. An online theatrical initiative by The LAVA Center in Greenfield, released digitally today, tackles the subject with broad strokes.