Environmental activist David Helvarg discusses his book, *50 Ways to Save the Ocean*. He explains how small, individual conservation efforts can significantly contribute to environmental

Environmental activist David Helvarg discusses his book, *50 Ways to Save the Ocean*. He explains how small, individual conservation efforts can significantly contribute to environmental preservation.

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Bioneers Senior Producer J.P. Harpignies interviews David Rothenberg, an eco-musician, author, philosopher, and poet. Rothenberg shares insights from his remarkable, multi-faceted life and unique

Bioneers Senior Producer J.P. Harpignies interviews David Rothenberg, an eco-musician, author, philosopher, and poet. Rothenberg shares insights from his remarkable, multi-faceted life and unique career.

A professor of philosophy and music at the New Jersey Institute of Technology, Rothenberg specializes in animal sounds as music. This composer and jazz musician explores other species by making music with them, earning him the title "interspecies musician."

His 2011 book, *Survival of the Beautiful: Art, Science and Evolution*, examines beauty's intrinsic role in life and evolution. It was praised by *Nature* for covering topics from camouflage to art's profound impact on science.

Timber framer Jenna Pollard is actively changing the narrative for women in trades. With women making up less than five percent of US carpenters, Pollard shares her expertise with apprentices,

Timber framer Jenna Pollard is actively changing the narrative for women in trades. With women making up less than five percent of US carpenters, Pollard shares her expertise with apprentices, believing, "We need women who are the professionals...passing on that knowledge to other women." She's building a future where women are empowered in skilled trades, one dovetail joint at a time.

Learn more about Jenna's work in the film "Reframed," directed by Luisa Conlon. You can also support the Women’s Natural Building Scholarship Fund by donating here. Explore Luisa Conlon's other projects here.

Join us for a program with Oglala Lakota leader Jim Warne, co-presented by the Climate Reality Project Bay Area Chapter. Warne, an award-winning filmmaker, discusses Native American history and

Join us for a program with Oglala Lakota leader Jim Warne, co-presented by the Climate Reality Project Bay Area Chapter. Warne, an award-winning filmmaker, discusses Native American history and building relationships for climate progress.

Warne notes many Americans lack accurate Native American history knowledge, often receiving a narrow perspective despite over 550 tribes and 200 languages. He emphasizes historical inaccuracies contribute to an "ignorance by design," hindering understanding.

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Join Jim Warne of the Oglala Lakota Nation in a program co-presented with the Climate Reality Project Bay Area Chapter. Warne, a motivational speaker and award-winning documentary creator,

Join Jim Warne of the Oglala Lakota Nation in a program co-presented with the Climate Reality Project Bay Area Chapter. Warne, a motivational speaker and award-winning documentary creator, discusses Native American history and fostering relationships for effective climate progress.

Warne highlights a critical gap in American education regarding diverse Native American histories, noting that many outside the U.S. are better informed. He stresses the importance of accurate historical teaching to overcome ignorance and intolerance.

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David Wessel's book, "Only the Rich Can Play," exposes the 2017 Opportunity Zone tax break. Intended to aid underserved communities, this initiative, passed with little scrutiny, primarily

David Wessel's book, "Only the Rich Can Play," exposes the 2017 Opportunity Zone tax break. Intended to aid underserved communities, this initiative, passed with little scrutiny, primarily benefited wealthy areas like the Las Vegas Strip, allowing investors to avoid capital gains taxes.

Wessel's analysis details the program's failures and limited successes, offering lessons for better design. Join David Wessel (@davidmwessel) and Lenny Mendonca for an in-depth discussion on this system, which Wessel argues keeps the rich richer. This event was presented by The Commonwealth Club of California.

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David Carter, CEO of Austral Fisheries, achieved carbon neutrality for his business in just 402 days, a status his company has maintained since 2016. He shares his process and insights,

David Carter, CEO of Austral Fisheries, achieved carbon neutrality for his business in just 402 days, a status his company has maintained since 2016. He shares his process and insights, demonstrating how others can also go carbon neutral.

Carter, who began his career as a deckhand and rose to CEO, transformed the climate conversation in the Australian fishing industry. He shifted his perspective from viewing climate change as a taboo topic to understanding it as a critical business risk and financial imperative. His commitment to sustainable fishing is a hallmark of his career.

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In his talk, David Wallace-Wells discusses his book, "The Uninhabitable Earth: Life After Warming," which distills complex climate science into human-scale impacts. He explores how to address

In his talk, David Wallace-Wells discusses his book, "The Uninhabitable Earth: Life After Warming," which distills complex climate science into human-scale impacts. He explores how to address climate change without succumbing to despair and the potential of technology for both mitigation and adaptation solutions.

Wallace-Wells, deputy editor of New York Magazine, expanded his 2017 article into this full-length work. The book details the effects of climate change on water, food, oceans, and more, guiding readers to understand societal impacts and inspiring action to prevent the worst outcomes.

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David Maisonnier, Head of Sector at the European Commission's Energy Directorate, explores our planet's complex energy limits. He challenges assumptions about renewable sources, the human cost of

David Maisonnier, Head of Sector at the European Commission's Energy Directorate, explores our planet's complex energy limits. He challenges assumptions about renewable sources, the human cost of energy production, and nuclear power's future role.

Maisonnier discusses fusion energy's potential for limitless clean power by 2030, despite extreme temperature requirements. He also critically examines global energy consumption and waste, questioning humanity's approach to finite resources.

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Author David Wallace-Wells warns that coral reefs may not survive another generation, potentially facing total extinction by 2050 without significant policy changes. He highlights that humanity is

Author David Wallace-Wells warns that coral reefs may not survive another generation, potentially facing total extinction by 2050 without significant policy changes. He highlights that humanity is already experiencing a mass extinction event. The World Wildlife Fund reports a 60% decline in vertebrate mammals since 1970, while insect populations may have plummeted by 75% in recent decades.

Our oceans currently absorb much of the atmospheric emissions, preventing even higher global temperatures. However, they remain highly vulnerable to pollution and other impacts. Wallace-Wells, author of "The Uninhabitable Earth: Life After Warming" (https://amzn.to/2Of5N3y), emphasizes the critical state of these vital ecosystems. For more details, read the full transcript at BigThink.com.