Dr. Benjamin Franta discusses the hidden history of climate science, revealing how long the fossil fuel industry has known about global warming and what actions are possible today.

A JD-PhD

Dr. Benjamin Franta discusses the hidden history of climate science, revealing how long the fossil fuel industry has known about global warming and what actions are possible today.

A JD-PhD Candidate at Stanford and a Harvard PhD in applied physics, Franta studies fossil fuel producers and climate change politics. He organized Harvard’s fossil fuel divestment campaign, serves as a consulting expert for climate change litigation, and his research is widely published and cited, including in the US Congressional Record.

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Maintaining human well-being across generations is a core sustainability challenge, intrinsically linked to clean air and climate change. Pollutants from sources like power plants and vehicles

Maintaining human well-being across generations is a core sustainability challenge, intrinsically linked to clean air and climate change. Pollutants from sources like power plants and vehicles degrade air quality and drive climate change, which further exacerbates air quality issues. Addressing both simultaneously, with a people-centered approach, is crucial for present and future health.

Noelle Eckley Selin, an MIT Associate Professor, specializes in these interconnected issues. Her research uses atmospheric chemistry modeling to inform decision-making on air pollution, climate change, and hazardous substances. With a Harvard PhD and experience in science-policy interactions, Professor Selin's expertise is vital. This talk was given at a TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

Dr. Gernot Wagner discusses solar geoengineering as a major climate change solution, exploring carbon taxes and the uncertainty involved in developing market-based fixes for our warming

Dr. Gernot Wagner discusses solar geoengineering as a major climate change solution, exploring carbon taxes and the uncertainty involved in developing market-based fixes for our warming planet.

At the time of his TEDx talk, Dr. Wagner held multiple roles at Harvard, including executive director of its Solar Geoengineering Research Program. A former senior economist at the Environmental Defense Fund and author of the bestselling book "Climate Shock," he now teaches at New York University.

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After rowing the Atlantic and witnessing extensive plastic pollution, Met Office scientist Kate Salmon and her "Row for the Ocean" crew founded Plastic Free Exeter. Their goal is to make Exeter

After rowing the Atlantic and witnessing extensive plastic pollution, Met Office scientist Kate Salmon and her "Row for the Ocean" crew founded Plastic Free Exeter. Their goal is to make Exeter the UK's largest single-use 'plastic-free' city by 2020, demonstrating how local action can unite communities in addressing environmental challenges.

This talk, presented at TEDxExeter 2019 under the theme "The Art of the Possible," encourages reflection on our shared future amidst societal divisions. Learn more about TEDxExeter at [www.tedxexeter.com](http://www.tedxexeter.com). For details on TEDx events, visit [https://www.ted.com/tedx](https://www.ted.com/tedx).

Rick, a veteran of Portland's startup scene and co-founder of PIE, encourages introverts to build community by intentionally connecting people. He advises creators to spark cultural disruptions,

Rick, a veteran of Portland's startup scene and co-founder of PIE, encourages introverts to build community by intentionally connecting people. He advises creators to spark cultural disruptions, sharing insights on his Silicon Florist blog.

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