Our Last, Best Chance to Cool the Earth
11:04 | Environmentalist Bill McKibben says one thing is finally going right: the price of clean energy has plunged, making it cheaper than ever to power the world without burning fossil fuels.
The Story You’re Not Hearing About AI Data Centers
11:57 | The race to build smarter AI is crashing into a physical limitation: the power grid simply can’t keep up with the energy demands of data centers. Computer scientist Ayșe Coskun shows how we could turn this problem on its head.
Why Can’t We Better Prepare for Extreme Weather?
9:22 | Thanks to advanced technology, we can now see droughts and crop failures months before they hit. So why are millions of people still going hungry?
How to Power the World 24/7 — Without Oil
9:34 | Deep beneath the Earth sits 50,000 times more energy than all the world’s fossil fuel reserves, but accessing it requires using the same controversial technology that oil companies spent trillions to develop: fracking.
4 Hard Truths About Capitalism and Climate
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For decades, Steve Howard watched companies pour money and effort into sustainability initiatives … and still fall short. The problem is that capitalism and climate have been wired to work against each other.
Inside India’s Astonishing Solar Revolution
9:05 | In 2014, the world’s second largest coal consumer made a bold promise: to increase its solar capacity from three gigawatts to 100 gigawatts in just eight years.
How We Took On an Oil Giant — and Won
10:47 | Oil companies may seem invincible, but they are more vulnerable than you think, says climate justice litigator Melinda Janki.
Will Climate Change Make Your Home Uninsurable?
8:44 | Insurance is the hidden engine that keeps the economy churning, but climate change is making home insurance unaffordable for many people, says climate risk advisor Amy Barnes.
Floating Farms, Sponge Cities and the Climate Solutions Already Working
11:06 | Development expert Harjeet Singh reveals how climate solutions like floating farms and “sponge cities” that absorb floodwater aren’t just clever adaptations — they’re smart economics.
Most Countries Fail at Clean Energy. Here’s How Mine Succeeded
11:32 | Energy expert Sebastián Kind helped Argentina go from virtually no renewable energy to generating nearly 40 percent of its electricity from wind and solar in just six years.
The Powerful Promise of Earth’s Harshest Places
13:43 | Sharing the story behind one of the world’s largest green hydrogen projects, Lei Zhang shows how Earth’s harshest landscapes could unlock more energy reserves than the world consumes today.
How to Make Climate Stories Impossible to Ignore
9:54 | In environmental reporting, “it’s not always about the big climate story,” says journalist Katherine Dunn.
What If the Climate Movement Felt like a House Party?
8:42 | Social impact leader Matthew Phillips explores how shared purpose and imagination can revive the fragmented approach to climate action and unlock the power of collective momentum.
Why Climate Action Is Unstoppable — and “Climate Realism” Is a Myth
24:10 | Al Gore thoroughly dismantles the fossil fuel industry’s narrative of “climate realism,” contrasting their misleading claims with the remarkable advancements in renewable energy.
Feeling Stuck on Climate Change? Here’s What To Do
12:52 | To spark action on climate change, the conventional wisdom says that awareness must precede action — but neuroscientist Kris De Meyer suggests the opposite is true: actions drive beliefs.
The High-Wire Act of Unlocking Clean Energy
11:38 | Materials scientist Jason Huang shows how we could massively upgrade the global power grid by replacing the wires in existing transmission lines with new, advanced conductors.
I’m a Conservative — and I Care About the Climate, Too
7:33 | Environmental challenges aren’t for just one political party to deal with — everyone must work together to solve them, says conservation champion Danielle Butcher Franz.
The Absurd Inequality of Climate Work — and How to Fix It
9:58 | Joshua Amponsem advocates for a shift in climate funding that fosters local talent and leadership, envisioning a future where African youth are key innovators in the climate movement.
Why Violence Is Rising With Global Temperatures
4:18 | From droughts in Syria to rising seas in Bangladesh, Peter Schwartzstein explores how climate stress escalates existing social instabilities — and underscores why every effort to curb a warming world matters, no matter how small.
A Food System That Fights Climate Change — Instead of Causing It
8:43 | Farmer and UN climate champion Gonzalo Muñoz sheds light on the international negotiations aimed at turning the food system into a climate solution, rather than part of the problem.
The Sweet Future of Vertical Farming
10:20 | Farming entrepreneur Hiroki Koga explores how his team is combining solar-powered vertical farms with AI, robotics and indoor bee colonies to grow delicious strawberries year-round.
Capitalism Broke the Climate. Now It Can Fix It
11:31 | We can blame capitalism for worsening the climate crisis, says journalist Akshat Rathi, but we can also use it to create the solutions we need for the mess we’re in.
The Recipe for a Healthy Climate Starts at the Dinner Table
11:25 | Why aren’t restaurants part of the climate solution? This question inspired chef Anthony Myint to go from opening buzzy pop-ups to pushing for a shift to regenerative farming practices in the food system.
How to Turn the Tables on Food Waste
11:26 | Food waste expert Dana Gunders shares innovative solutions to reduce waste and shares tips on how you can keep good food from going to the trash.
A Controversial Play — and What It Taught Me About the Psychology of Climate
10:07 | When playwright David Finnigan launched a new play in 2014, controversially titled “Kill Climate Deniers,” he was not prepared for the blowback.
The Intersection of War and Climate Change
11:26 | Conflict is the biggest barrier to tackling climate change, says youth advocate Victor Ochen.
The Tipping Points of Climate Change — and Where We Stand
18:35 | Climate impact scholar Johan Rockström offers the most up-to-date scientific assessment of the state of the planet and explains what must be done to preserve Earth’s resilience to human pressure.
The Unsung Heroes Putting Climate Solutions Into Practice
6:34 | The improper handling of waste is the third largest source of methane emissions in the world, says Aline Sousa, but waste pickers like her help reduce this environmental impact.
Why Isn’t the Climate Movement Voting?
11:35 | Millions of people say they care deeply about climate change … yet they’re not showing up at elections to turn their concern into political power.
The Problem With Food and Climate — and How To Fix It
12:09 | Global food production — from meat to grains — accounts for a third of all greenhouse gas emissions, says sustainability scientist Jonathan Foley.
The Satellite Helping Slow Climate Change — Right Now
7:35 | Meet MethaneSAT: the satellite circling Earth right now to track global emissions from methane.
The Missing Piece of the Clean Energy Transition
10:00 | Highlighting grassroots women’s organizations leading the charge towards universal access, Sheila Ngozi Oparaocha makes a powerful call to prioritize gender equality in energy policies.
The Fight Over Minerals for Green Energy — and a Better Way Forward
12:10 | To transition to clean energy and green technology like electric cars, the world needs massive amounts of essential minerals.
Lessons From People Already Adapting to the Climate Crisis
7:49 | The Maasai people have lived sustainably off the savanna for centuries, raising cattle for sustenance and income. Climate activist Dorcas Naishorua paints a picture of how the climate crisis is threatening their way of life.
A Climate Solution? The Wisdom Passed Down Through Generations
7:00 | Learn how Louise Mabulo’s merging traditional knowledge with modern science to help farmers (and the world) adapt to a changing climate.
Is Climate Change Slowing Down the Ocean?
11:11 | Oceanographer Susan Lozier dives into the data, which suggests that ocean overturning is slowing down as waters gradually warm.