Climate One drives conversations on energy, economy, and the environment. Join us at The Commonwealth Club of California in San Francisco to be part of this vital dialogue.

As National

Climate One drives conversations on energy, economy, and the environment. Join us at The Commonwealth Club of California in San Francisco to be part of this vital dialogue.

As National Geographic Explorer Sylvia Earle wisely stated, "The most important person to contact on these issues is the person you see in the mirror."

Distinguished speakers have included David Crane (NRG CEO), Lisa Jackson (Apple VP), Ernest Moniz (former U.S. Secretary of Energy), and Gina McCarthy (EPA Administrator), among others.

Published December 2, 2025, by The New Press, "The Problem with Plastic: How We Can Save Ourselves and Our Planet Before It's Too Late" by Judith Enck, Adam Mahoney, and Beyond Plastics is an

Published December 2, 2025, by The New Press, "The Problem with Plastic: How We Can Save Ourselves and Our Planet Before It's Too Late" by Judith Enck, Adam Mahoney, and Beyond Plastics is an Amazon Editors' Pick. This powerful investigation reveals plastic's devastating impact on human health and the environment, from poisoned oceans and polluted air to microplastic contamination and environmental racism.

The book critically examines plastic's paradox, challenging the belief that recycling alone can solve the crisis. Instead, it debunks industry claims and emphasizes the urgent need for action, offering practical solutions like a "household waste audit" to empower readers. Learn more at: beyondplastics.org/publications/problem-with-plastic-book (ISBN: 9781620979457).

This visualization illustrates the rise in global temperatures from 1880 through the end of 2013. NASA scientists report that 2013 tied for the seventh warmest year since 1880, continuing a

This visualization illustrates the rise in global temperatures from 1880 through the end of 2013. NASA scientists report that 2013 tied for the seventh warmest year since 1880, continuing a significant long-term warming trend. Notably, with the exception of 1998, the ten warmest years on record have all occurred since 2000, with 2010 and 2005 ranking as the hottest.

The visualization displays a running five-year average global temperature, compared to a 1951-1980 baseline. A color-coded map shows surface temperature anomalies, with red indicating higher and blue indicating lower than normal temperatures. Credits include Animator Lori Perkins, Producer Leslie McCarthy, and Scientists James Hansen Ph.D. and Patrick Lynch.

Published on June 23, 2015, this content features EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy's keynote address at the Ceres Conference 2015.

McCarthy discussed the Clean Power Plan, climate change,

Published on June 23, 2015, this content features EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy's keynote address at the Ceres Conference 2015.

McCarthy discussed the Clean Power Plan, climate change, and the crucial role businesses and investors play in transitioning to a clean energy economy.

Join a conversation with leaders from the nation's top environmental organizations as they address climate action, race, and health crises. Executives from Greenpeace (Annie Leonard), NRDC (Gina

Join a conversation with leaders from the nation's top environmental organizations as they address climate action, race, and health crises. Executives from Greenpeace (Annie Leonard), NRDC (Gina McCarthy), and 350.org (Tamara Toles O'Laughlin), alongside host Greg Dalton, will discuss aligning political ambitions with climate science and supporting recovery plans that bolster clean energy jobs and strengthen communities.

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Ahead of the Global Climate Action Summit (GCAS), a discussion explored how states, cities, businesses, and NGOs can lead climate solutions. While the Paris Climate Accord united the world, Gina

Ahead of the Global Climate Action Summit (GCAS), a discussion explored how states, cities, businesses, and NGOs can lead climate solutions. While the Paris Climate Accord united the world, Gina McCarthy emphasized the need for solutions that create a cleaner, healthier, more sustainable, and just world.

The conversation featured Marisa de Belloy, Gina McCarthy, Bill McKibben, Tom Steyer, and Gloria Walton. This event was a partnership with Cool Effect and Capital Public Radio, affiliated with GCAS.