"Why Climate Action Gets Stuck and What to do About it" explores why climate initiatives often stall or backtrack despite initial progress. Based on a five-year research project, Professor Matthew

"Why Climate Action Gets Stuck and What to do About it" explores why climate initiatives often stall or backtrack despite initial progress. Based on a five-year research project, Professor Matthew Hoffmann explains these obstacles and proposes strategies for transformative change to address the climate emergency.

Matthew Hoffmann is a Professor of Political Science at the University of Toronto, Scarborough, and Co-Director of the Environmental Governance Lab. His research focuses on global governance, climate change politics, and international relations. Author of several books, including *Climate Governance at the Crossroads*, he is currently researching Political Pathways to Decarbonization. This talk was presented at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Bill McKibben's sermon, "God's Taunt," delivered on April 28, 2013, explored Job 38:1-11 and Matthew 19:16-22.

He advocated for divestment and applying pressure on companies at the root of

Bill McKibben's sermon, "God's Taunt," delivered on April 28, 2013, explored Job 38:1-11 and Matthew 19:16-22.

He advocated for divestment and applying pressure on companies at the root of climate change, stressing that there is no room for complacency.

Governments worldwide aim to reduce carbon emissions by 80% or achieve net zero by 2050, yet current collective actions appear insufficient. Matthew Tolley's talk reveals how individual choices

Governments worldwide aim to reduce carbon emissions by 80% or achieve net zero by 2050, yet current collective actions appear insufficient. Matthew Tolley's talk reveals how individual choices can significantly cut personal carbon footprints from 12 to 2.5 tonnes annually. These simple, actionable steps require minimal lifestyle changes, save money, and don't depend on government or business intervention.

Matthew, a qualified Energy Efficiency Assessor, also assists schools, charities, and businesses in saving money by adopting energy-saving technologies, focusing on measures with a payback period under two years.

This talk was given at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

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