Many Americans still doubt global warming, attributing it to natural variability or believing scientists are undecided. This widespread mistrust of scientific consensus is a significant

Many Americans still doubt global warming, attributing it to natural variability or believing scientists are undecided. This widespread mistrust of scientific consensus is a significant issue.

Join scientist and historian Naomi Oreskes as she explores the reasons behind this misunderstanding. She will delve into the history of organized campaigns designed to sow public doubt and confusion about scientific findings.

This event is part of the "Perspectives on Ocean Science" series.

Building on Frances Moore Lappé's foundational *Diet for a Small Planet*, published nearly 40 years ago, she and her daughter Anna Lappé continue to emphasize food's critical role in world

Building on Frances Moore Lappé's foundational *Diet for a Small Planet*, published nearly 40 years ago, she and her daughter Anna Lappé continue to emphasize food's critical role in world politics. Anna, author of *Diet for a Hot Planet*, highlights the unsettling connection between food production and global warming.

The mother-daughter duo concludes that "hunger is not caused by a scarcity of food but by a scarcity of democracy." They advocate for recognizing food as a powerful starting point for solving some of our planet's most significant challenges.

During the Copenhagen Climate Talks, Kenyan tree-planting activist Wangari Maathai was appointed a UN Messenger of Peace. UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon bestowed the honor, symbolized by a

During the Copenhagen Climate Talks, Kenyan tree-planting activist Wangari Maathai was appointed a UN Messenger of Peace. UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon bestowed the honor, symbolized by a pinned dove, in a ceremony witnessed by RRI's Elizabeth Baker, a delegate associated with Maathai's Green Belt Movement.

Professor Maathai emphasized activism's crucial role in safeguarding civil society's global interests. She urged for decisive climate action within a Copenhagen agreement.

Dr. Chris Charles explores how ongoing greenhouse gas additions affect Earth's climate variability. He explains how geological archives provide new insights into humanity's impact on our planet's

Dr. Chris Charles explores how ongoing greenhouse gas additions affect Earth's climate variability. He explains how geological archives provide new insights into humanity's impact on our planet's climate.

This presentation is part of the "Perspectives on Ocean Science" series, originally recorded in October 2004.

In Peak Moment 26, author Guy Dauncey presents optimistic, actionable solutions for the Peak Oil and climate crisis. He emphasizes that a critical planetary energy transition is achievable through

In Peak Moment 26, author Guy Dauncey presents optimistic, actionable solutions for the Peak Oil and climate crisis. He emphasizes that a critical planetary energy transition is achievable through conservation, efficiency, proven technologies, and emerging innovations.

Dauncey, author of "Stormy Weather," offers practical strategies for immediate implementation. For more details on this segment, visit More information.

The energy crisis has prompted even die-hard environmentalists to reconsider nuclear power. In this first-ever TED debate, Stewart Brand and Mark Z. Jacobson square off, discussing its pros and

The energy crisis has prompted even die-hard environmentalists to reconsider nuclear power. In this first-ever TED debate, Stewart Brand and Mark Z. Jacobson square off, discussing its pros and cons. This thought-provoking discussion might even change your mind.

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This trailer introduces "How to Boil a Frog," an eco-comedy that confronts the consequences of overshoot: too many people consuming too little planet.

An everyman dad guides viewers through

This trailer introduces "How to Boil a Frog," an eco-comedy that confronts the consequences of overshoot: too many people consuming too little planet.

An everyman dad guides viewers through the imminent global crisis, revealing five surprising ways we can save civilization.