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.

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

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.

Watch this TEDxYouth@EEB3 talk to learn more. Find event details at ec.eeb3.eu/tedx. Follow @tedxyoutheeb3 on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Learn about TEDx at ted.com/tedx.

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.

Sir David King, former UK chief scientific adviser, recently discussed the governance of climate-altering technologies in the Arctic with the Carnegie Climate Governance Initiative

Sir David King, former UK chief scientific adviser, recently discussed the governance of climate-altering technologies in the Arctic with the Carnegie Climate Governance Initiative (C2G).

He joined two C2G sessions at the 2019 Arctic Circle Assembly on October 10th. There, scientists, policy experts, indigenous activists, and civil society representatives explored critical questions facing decision-makers regarding the Arctic's future. Learn more about Sir David King's insights on the Arctic here.