Meat and dairy production significantly contributes to global wildlife extinctions and the climate crisis. This industry consumes 30% of the Earth’s surface and 80% of U.S. agricultural land,

Meat and dairy production significantly contributes to global wildlife extinctions and the climate crisis. This industry consumes 30% of the Earth’s surface and 80% of U.S. agricultural land, while also being a major source of air and water pollution.

This week's conversation will explore our efforts to protect human health and the environment from this powerful industry. Topics will include COVID-19 in slaughterhouses, policy impacts, dangers to wildlife and workers, dietary choices, and the rise of meatless alternatives. Senior attorney Hannah Connor, population and sustainability director Stephanie Feldstein, and environmental health director Lori Ann Burd will lead the discussion.

John Doerr, a partner at Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers (KPCB), has a track record of backing leading entrepreneurs, including Google and Amazon. His venture capital focus centers on recruiting

John Doerr, a partner at Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers (KPCB), has a track record of backing leading entrepreneurs, including Google and Amazon. His venture capital focus centers on recruiting top talent and building effective teams.

Doerr distinguishes between the Internet and Energy markets. He notes that the energy sector involves higher costs, longer development cycles, and significantly more policy-intensive challenges.

The Energy Innovation Act is projected to save 4.5 million American lives over 50 years by reducing pollution. Dr. Susan Pacheco and Dr. Lori Byron will discuss the health community's growing

The Energy Innovation Act is projected to save 4.5 million American lives over 50 years by reducing pollution. Dr. Susan Pacheco and Dr. Lori Byron will discuss the health community's growing support for a carbon price.

Dr. Pacheco, a Professor of Pediatrics and expert in climate change and children's health, brings insights from her work with the AAP and AAAAI. Dr. Byron, a pediatrician and CCL Health Action Team Co-leader, has extensive experience in pediatric climate advocacy and energy policy, including her role on the EPA's Children's Health Advisory Committee.

Associated presentation slides: Climate Change and Health: The Price of Carbon

On March 7, 2017, Arctic sea ice reached a record low winter maximum, according to NASA and the National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC). This followed a warm winter. Globally, combined Arctic

On March 7, 2017, Arctic sea ice reached a record low winter maximum, according to NASA and the National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC). This followed a warm winter. Globally, combined Arctic and Antarctic sea ice levels hit their lowest point since satellite measurements began in 1979, specifically on February 13.

This public domain video, produced by Kathryn Mersmann, features music by Michael Holborn and William Henries. Additional visualizations are available for download from the Scientific Visualization Studio. For more content, subscribe to the NASA Goddard YouTube channel.

This visualization illustrates the rise in global temperatures from 1880 through the end of 2013. NASA scientists report that 2013 tied for the seventh warmest year since 1880, continuing a

This visualization illustrates the rise in global temperatures from 1880 through the end of 2013. NASA scientists report that 2013 tied for the seventh warmest year since 1880, continuing a significant long-term warming trend. Notably, with the exception of 1998, the ten warmest years on record have all occurred since 2000, with 2010 and 2005 ranking as the hottest.

The visualization displays a running five-year average global temperature, compared to a 1951-1980 baseline. A color-coded map shows surface temperature anomalies, with red indicating higher and blue indicating lower than normal temperatures. Credits include Animator Lori Perkins, Producer Leslie McCarthy, and Scientists James Hansen Ph.D. and Patrick Lynch.