Free solo climber Alex Honnold recently discussed how improved energy access can deter illegal extractive industries in undeveloped regions, such as the Ecuadorian Amazon.

Speaking with

Free solo climber Alex Honnold recently discussed how improved energy access can deter illegal extractive industries in undeveloped regions, such as the Ecuadorian Amazon.

Speaking with Grist's Editor-in-Chief Kat Bagley at SF Climate Week in April 2026, Honnold also addressed climate change and broader energy access issues.

Josh Wharton, an accomplished alpinist, faces new challenges from fatherhood and a warming climate. When he and Vince Anderson attempt Peru's Jirishanca via the 2003 Italian route, they confront

Josh Wharton, an accomplished alpinist, faces new challenges from fatherhood and a warming climate. When he and Vince Anderson attempt Peru's Jirishanca via the 2003 Italian route, they confront unprecedented risks. Discover their story, with photos by Drew Smith, originally published in the Spring 2023 Patagonia Journal.

Read the full ascent story: patagonia.com/stories/jirishanca

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After years studying marine microplastics, Abby Barrows founded Deer Isle Oyster Co. in 2015, transforming a side-project into a thriving family business. Discovering a mountain of plastic gear on

After years studying marine microplastics, Abby Barrows founded Deer Isle Oyster Co. in 2015, transforming a side-project into a thriving family business. Discovering a mountain of plastic gear on her new Maine oyster farm, she pivoted to pioneering plastic-free mariculture, now producing some of the world's best oysters. This story reflects the island's precarious present and potential future.

Patagonia shares this narrative of innovation and sustainability, underscoring its commitment to using its resources—business, investments, and voice—to combat the threat of extinction. Learn more about Patagonia: Official Site | Patagonia Stories.

Business support for climate action can significantly influence Congress. Join CCL volunteers Steffi Rausch and Alex Amonette to learn how to build relationships with businesses and chambers of

Business support for climate action can significantly influence Congress. Join CCL volunteers Steffi Rausch and Alex Amonette to learn how to build relationships with businesses and chambers of commerce, secure endorsements, and advance advocacy efforts.

Steffi, an Asheville CCL lead and co-lead of national campaigns, has secured over 100 endorsements. Alex, a long-time CCL volunteer and Chamber of Commerce member, offers practical business engagement insights. Kyle Kammien, CCL Senior Business Relations Representative, builds crucial business coalitions supporting CCL's policy goals. His full bio is available here.

Students for Carbon Dividends (S4CD) is a key ally in fostering bipartisan climate solutions, particularly revenue-neutral carbon pricing. The organization builds support on college campuses,

Students for Carbon Dividends (S4CD) is a key ally in fostering bipartisan climate solutions, particularly revenue-neutral carbon pricing. The organization builds support on college campuses, engaging young conservatives and Republicans in the growing EcoRight movement.

Alex Posner, S4CD's President and Founder, will join our October call. He will discuss S4CD's efforts to bring Republicans on board with climate action. A Yale graduate and past speaker at CCL’s 2018 conference, Alex is also a volunteer with Magicians Without Borders.

Drawing from his extensive work, including a book and hundreds of articles on AI, Alex reveals the often-overlooked challenges of this technology. His talk delves into how the research and

Drawing from his extensive work, including a book and hundreds of articles on AI, Alex reveals the often-overlooked challenges of this technology. His talk delves into how the research and development of self-thinking systems directly impact our climate, reflecting his deep interest in the intersection of AI and environmental concerns.

This presentation was given at a TEDx event, an independently organized conference adhering to the TED format. Learn more about these local initiatives on the TEDx website.