This second event in our creative series on climate change brought together leading experts to discuss the complex challenges of resolving the issue, including competing priorities, responsibility

This second event in our creative series on climate change brought together leading experts to discuss the complex challenges of resolving the issue, including competing priorities, responsibility voids, and overlapping jurisdictions.

The distinguished panel featured Economist Lord Nicholas Stern, climate scientist Chris Rapley CBE, Green Party member Baroness Jenny Jones, and others. The event was streamed live on February 11, 2015.

Watch the full talk here or listen to the full podcast.

Electric vehicles (EVs) are indeed better for the environment, confirms Hannah Ritchie, deputy editor at Our World In Data. Although EV manufacturing, particularly for batteries, is more

Electric vehicles (EVs) are indeed better for the environment, confirms Hannah Ritchie, deputy editor at Our World In Data. Although EV manufacturing, particularly for batteries, is more energy-intensive, this initial carbon footprint is quickly offset by cleaner operation.

For instance, in the UK, extra production emissions are typically recouped within two years of driving. After this period, EVs consistently emit significantly less CO2 than comparable petrol or diesel cars. Over its lifetime, an EV can reduce emissions by 1/2 to 2/3 compared to a conventional vehicle.

Christopher F. Jones's book redefines the fossil fuel revolution, focusing on advances in energy access—via canals, pipelines, and wires—rather than just production. He demonstrates how

Christopher F. Jones's book redefines the fossil fuel revolution, focusing on advances in energy access—via canals, pipelines, and wires—rather than just production. He demonstrates how elaborate transportation networks for coal, oil, and electricity fueled remarkable urban and industrial growth in the American mid-Atlantic between 1820 and 1930, simultaneously setting the nation on a path toward fossil fuel dependence.

This historical account offers valuable lessons for pioneering a more sustainable energy future. To learn more, visit Christopher F. Jones's website or order his book from Amazon.

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Yes, it's about our connection with each other. The mind will honor, respect, and treat well those that it feels connected with. We prove this every day in our groups,

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Yes, it's about our connection with each other. The mind will honor, respect, and treat well those that it feels connected with. We prove this every day in our groups, we need to make a larger group... the larger group, one humanity.

We have allowed ourselves to be divided and conquered and to be used against each other with divisiveness and fear.

Hannah Ritchie explores the critical need for rare earth minerals as the world transitions to clean energy.

Her analysis delves into the complex challenge of balancing environmental

Hannah Ritchie explores the critical need for rare earth minerals as the world transitions to clean energy.

Her analysis delves into the complex challenge of balancing environmental sustainability goals with the increased demand for mining these essential resources.

Clarissa Klein, Alec Loorz, Shannon McComb, Eveline Weary, Danny Farahdel, Tracy Alvarez, Felix Finkbiener, Hannah Kirkegaard, William Love-Anderegg, Jordan Howard, Erica Fernandez, Carolina

Clarissa Klein, Alec Loorz, Shannon McComb, Eveline Weary, Danny Farahdel, Tracy Alvarez, Felix Finkbiener, Hannah Kirkegaard, William Love-Anderegg, Jordan Howard, Erica Fernandez, Carolina Parra, and Anya Suslova are featured.

They appear in the trailer for Lynne Cherry's 2009 documentary, "kids vs. global warming."

"It's not that I don't think these problems are big or that they're urgent, but I can start to see that these problems are solvable." Data scientist Hannah Ritchie, a self-proclaimed "urgent

"It's not that I don't think these problems are big or that they're urgent, but I can start to see that these problems are solvable." Data scientist Hannah Ritchie, a self-proclaimed "urgent enthusiast," counters climate doomerism with this hopeful message. In her full Big Think interview, Ritchie, a Senior Researcher at Oxford and Deputy Editor at Our World in Data, explores a wide range of critical environmental topics.

She delves into climate change solutions, sustainable food systems, plastic waste, and population dynamics, offering pragmatic perspectives. For more, subscribe to Big Think on YouTube or read the full transcript here. Ritchie is also the author of "Not the End of the World."

Motivated by the disparity between advanced deforestation technology and stagnant tree planting methods, Bryce Jones founded Flash Forest. As Canada's first drone reforestation company, Flash

Motivated by the disparity between advanced deforestation technology and stagnant tree planting methods, Bryce Jones founded Flash Forest. As Canada's first drone reforestation company, Flash Forest aims to create a practical, scalable solution to accelerate global reforestation and address the climate crisis.

Flash Forest's mission is to maximize carbon sequestration and restore ecosystems worldwide. CEO Bryce Jones envisions planting one billion trees by 2028, with continued efforts beyond this ambitious goal.

Bryce leads Flash Forest from Toronto, Ontario. This talk was given at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.