Upcoming Climate Speakers and Presentations on Zoom
Thursday, August 18 from 10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. — Decarbonizing Buildings: A primer for the systems thinker. The built environment accounts for about 50% of global CO2 emissions. Reducing energy use and converting to renewables go a long way toward decarbonizing a building. But energy is one system in a whole set of building systems. So, focusing on the whole building has additional energy and carbon reduction payoffs. Join the Security and Sustainability Forum and George Washington University in this important discussion. Register HERE
Tuesday, August 23 at 4 p.m. — Where Environmental Voters Could Make the Biggest Difference in this Year’s Midterms with Nathaniel Stinnett from the Environmental Voter Project presented by Elders Climate Action. Join Nathaniel Stinnett as he discusses the Environmental Voter Project’s cutting-edge voter turnout work, and where he sees the biggest opportunities for environmental voters to make a difference this fall. Nathaniel will share data that demonstrates the success of these efforts and will discuss why you are critical to this work. Register HERE
Wednesday, August 24 at noon — Resilience and Possibility in These Times presented by Pachamama Alliance. Join a conversation with two of the Pachamama Alliance Co-founders, Lynne and Bill Twist for a conversation informed by the deepest source of guidance for Pachamama Alliance: the Amazon rainforest. Register HERE
Wednesday, August 24 at 5 p.m. — Third Act All-In Call: August 2022. Join Third Act’s monthly all-in event with special guests, music, and movement highlights. They’ll share campaign updates, what’s up next, and how you can plug in over the coming weeks. Register HERE
Third Act is an organization/movement founded by climate activist Bill McKibben.
Thursday, August 25 at 2 p.m. — Will Mushrooms & Seaweed Help Replace Single-Use Plastic? Presented by Plastic Pollution Coalition. Join as they sit down with three companies providing innovative technologies to replace single-use plastics with renewable, compostable and eco-friendly alternatives. Register HERE
Thursday, August 25 at 7:30 p.m. — The Story of Plastic Documentary and What You Can Do presented by 350 Silicone Valley. Join in watching and discussing The Story of Plastic, an Emmy-winning documentary that reveals the truth behind the catastrophe. On Monday, August 15, you will receive a code that allows you to stream the film at your convenience. In a separate email, you will receive a Zoom link for their follow-up on Thursday, At the August 25 gathering they will discuss the film. Register HERE