Our media often reinforces political polarization, hindering the broad consensus crucial for addressing climate change. This broadcast will explore how to scale a new climate narrative and the

Our media often reinforces political polarization, hindering the broad consensus crucial for addressing climate change. This broadcast will explore how to scale a new climate narrative and the essential role media plays.

Hear from George Marshall, co-founder of Climate Outreach and author of "Don't Even Think About It," who helps people understand climate change. Also joining is Elizabeth Segran, Senior Staff Writer at Fast Company, focusing on design and the fashion industry, and author of "The Rocket Years."

This event is multistreamed via Restream.

The "membership economy" is profoundly transforming business, comparable to the industrial revolution, states Silicon Valley consultant Robbie Kellman Baxter. This model shifts the consumer-brand

The "membership economy" is profoundly transforming business, comparable to the industrial revolution, states Silicon Valley consultant Robbie Kellman Baxter. This model shifts the consumer-brand relationship from transactional to relational, emphasizing access over ownership and delivering a "forever promise."

While not a new concept—Charles Dickens used subscriptions—modern technology allows businesses to build these ongoing relationships with unprecedented reach. This shift, exemplified by Netflix's success over Blockbuster, prioritizes consistent value and customer certainty. Baxter, author of "The Membership Economy," details this move from one-time payments to recurring revenue and multi-directional communication.

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Max Wilbert is an organizer, writer, and wilderness guide. He has authored two books, most recently "Bright Green Lies: How the Environmental Movement Lost Its Way and What We Can Do About It"

Max Wilbert is an organizer, writer, and wilderness guide. He has authored two books, most recently "Bright Green Lies: How the Environmental Movement Lost Its Way and What We Can Do About It" (Monkfish 2021), co-authored with Derrick Jensen and Lierre Keith.

An accomplished essayist, Wilbert's work has been translated into six languages. He also wrote the introduction for the French translation of the Earth First! Direct Action Manual.

Central banks could easily finance climate change and energy transition, stimulating productive investment and amplifying labor supply.

This perspective comes from Bruno Colmant, a

Central banks could easily finance climate change and energy transition, stimulating productive investment and amplifying labor supply.

This perspective comes from Bruno Colmant, a distinguished banker, academic, and author of over 75 books. He is a Titular Member of the Royal Academy of Science of Belgium, President of the Belgian Finance Club, and Head of macro research at Degroof Petercam. An expert in finance and monetary theory, Colmant's recent research addresses climate change and its financing.

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Chandra Bhushan is the Deputy Director General of the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), one of the world's leading environmental organizations. With over two decades of experience in

Chandra Bhushan is the Deputy Director General of the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), one of the world's leading environmental organizations. With over two decades of experience in climate change, pollution, and global treaties, he passionately promotes environmentally sound and socially inclusive development. He received the 2017 UN Environment Ozone Award for his leadership on the Kigali Amendment.

In his TEDxSIBMBengaluru 2019 talk, Dr. Bhushan critiqued the climate crisis, reframing it as an opportunity. He advocated for "Energy 5.0"—renewable, cleaner energy—to shape a sustainable future and position India as part of "Future 2.0." He is also a consulting editor and author of over 60 books. Learn more about TEDx events here.

New Yorker writer Eliza Griswold and UC Berkeley professor Arlie Hochschild traveled to "Trump country" to challenge stereotypes and understand environmental perspectives beyond the "red state,

New Yorker writer Eliza Griswold and UC Berkeley professor Arlie Hochschild traveled to "Trump country" to challenge stereotypes and understand environmental perspectives beyond the "red state, blue state" divide. Griswold explored fracking's impact in Pennsylvania, while Hochschild immersed herself in rural Louisiana. Both emerged with honest portraits of a misunderstood America.

The discussion also covered the U.S. fracking boom, which has made the country the world's largest oil producer. Bethany McLean's book, *Saudi America*, examines fracking's past, present, and future. However, this fossil fuel expansion conflicts with Paris climate accord goals, prompting questions about the future of energy. Learn more at climateone.org.

Public libraries serve as crucial community support hubs, a mission intensified by the opioid crisis. Philadelphia librarian Chera Kowalski, after witnessing overdoses, learned to administer

Public libraries serve as crucial community support hubs, a mission intensified by the opioid crisis. Philadelphia librarian Chera Kowalski, after witnessing overdoses, learned to administer naloxone, saving patrons' lives. In her personal talk, she shares this frontline reality and advocates for new ways to keep communities safe and healthy.

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Professor Michele Goodwin, a Chancellor’s Professor at UC Irvine, offers insight into criminal justice reform, noting that two-thirds of incarcerated women in the U.S. are non-violent offenders.

Professor Michele Goodwin, a Chancellor’s Professor at UC Irvine, offers insight into criminal justice reform, noting that two-thirds of incarcerated women in the U.S. are non-violent offenders. She founded and directs the Center for Biotechnology and Global Health Policy and its acclaimed Reproductive Justice Initiative. Goodwin is a leading authority on medicine, science, and biotechnology regulation, with scholarship exploring law's intersection with the human body.

A prolific author of five books and over 80 articles in top journals, her work is cited by courts, legislators, and featured in major news outlets. She is a highly sought-after voice on civil liberties, reproductive justice, and human rights. This talk was given at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Developed nations are increasingly shifting from product-based economies to service-oriented models across various market sectors.

Traditional products like cars, books, movies, and music

Developed nations are increasingly shifting from product-based economies to service-oriented models across various market sectors.

Traditional products like cars, books, movies, and music are now commonly offered as services. This transformation is expected to accelerate.

In 2005, Eric Schmidt moderated a discussion with Thomas Friedman about his book, "The World is Flat." This event marks the earliest-known footage from a Talks at Google event.

During the

In 2005, Eric Schmidt moderated a discussion with Thomas Friedman about his book, "The World is Flat." This event marks the earliest-known footage from a Talks at Google event.

During the Q&A session, Robin Williams also made an appearance on stage.

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