The COVID-19 pandemic disproportionately impacted Black communities, exacerbating existing racial economic disparities. Black businesses faced closures, and workers endured layoffs or unsafe

The COVID-19 pandemic disproportionately impacted Black communities, exacerbating existing racial economic disparities. Black businesses faced closures, and workers endured layoffs or unsafe conditions. This reality highlights an urgent need to close the racial gap and achieve an equal, just recovery.

INFORUM convened a panel of experts, building on McKinsey & Company research, to outline paths for this recovery. This vital community program was made free to the public thanks to McKinsey & Co.

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David Wallace-Wells notes that in just a few years, renewables have become significantly more competitive.

This rapid progress has also made the pathway to decarbonizing our economy much

David Wallace-Wells notes that in just a few years, renewables have become significantly more competitive.

This rapid progress has also made the pathway to decarbonizing our economy much clearer.

While climate change denial garners headlines, the true obstacle to climate action isn't public concern—a majority of Americans are worried. Instead, the real roadblock is our collective

While climate change denial garners headlines, the true obstacle to climate action isn't public concern—a majority of Americans are worried. Instead, the real roadblock is our collective unwillingness to financially support solutions.

This insight comes from David Wallace-Wells, a national fellow at New America and columnist for New York magazine. His latest book is The Uninhabitable Earth: Life After Warming. Read more at BigThink.com.

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The Climate Reality Project, founded by former US Vice President Al Gore, is dedicated to educating the public about the climate crisis and advocating for urgent solutions. It aims to catalyze a

The Climate Reality Project, founded by former US Vice President Al Gore, is dedicated to educating the public about the climate crisis and advocating for urgent solutions. It aims to catalyze a global movement for climate action.

The organization provides training for climate activists, shares scientific information, and promotes renewable energy and sustainable practices. It empowers individuals and communities worldwide to demand and implement real change.

Learn more about their initiatives and how to get involved by visiting their official website: climaterealityproject.org.

In 2015, the Plastic Pollution Coalition (PPC) released a video narrated by notable supporter, actor Jeff Bridges. Learn more at