Italy, situated between the rapidly warming Adriatic and Mediterranean seas, is acutely vulnerable to climate change. Last year, severe drought drained many rivers and dried up 45% of its

Italy, situated between the rapidly warming Adriatic and Mediterranean seas, is acutely vulnerable to climate change. Last year, severe drought drained many rivers and dried up 45% of its farmland.

This year, northern Italy's Emilia-Romagna region faced catastrophic flooding, with rivers bursting banks and submerging thousands of acres after receiving half their annual rainfall in 36 hours. Professor Peter Wadhams, witnessing these crises firsthand from Turin, highlights heat as a major concern, regardless of varying wet or dry conditions.

Hosted by Dale Walkonen and edited by Mike Coe. For more information, visit the FacingFuture Library.

Glaciers are vital for global cooling and freshwater, but they are rapidly shrinking worldwide. Accelerating ice loss, particularly in the Himalayas, Alps, and at both poles, causes severe events

Glaciers are vital for global cooling and freshwater, but they are rapidly shrinking worldwide. Accelerating ice loss, particularly in the Himalayas, Alps, and at both poles, causes severe events like avalanches and flash floods, exacerbating disasters such as Pakistan's 2022 monsoons.

Professors Detlef Stammer (University of Hamburg) and Peter Wadhams (Cambridge University) will discuss these disappearing glaciers, their impacts, and potential conservation measures.

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Plastic poses serious health risks, from its production harming communities to its breakdown into ubiquitous microplastics infiltrating our environment and bodies. Over 9 billion tonnes have been

Plastic poses serious health risks, from its production harming communities to its breakdown into ubiquitous microplastics infiltrating our environment and bodies. Over 9 billion tonnes have been produced since 1950, with ocean debris potentially outweighing all fish soon.

Greenpeace's John Hocevar will attend negotiations in Ottawa for a binding Global Plastic Treaty. Join the campaign by signing a letter to President Biden, urging a strong treaty: Greenpeace USA.

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Greenland’s ice sheets hold enough freshwater to raise sea levels over twenty feet. While not an immediate threat, recent research shows glaciers are shrinking seven times faster than a few

Greenland’s ice sheets hold enough freshwater to raise sea levels over twenty feet. While not an immediate threat, recent research shows glaciers are shrinking seven times faster than a few years ago, losing an average of 30 million tonnes per hour.

This influx of freshwater into the ocean significantly impacts the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), which is vital for maintaining global weather patterns. Experts like Peter Wadhams and Paul Beckwith are studying these critical changes.

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Buildings are major contributors to carbon emissions. This discussion explores innovative construction methods that actively sequester carbon, utilize fewer damaging materials, and significantly

Buildings are major contributors to carbon emissions. This discussion explores innovative construction methods that actively sequester carbon, utilize fewer damaging materials, and significantly reduce energy consumption for heating and cooling.

Join architects Chris Magwood, author of *Building Beyond Zero*, and Lloyd Alter, author of *Living the 1.5 Degree Lifestyle*, alongside Mike Coe, designer of energy-efficient homes, as they delve into exciting developments in sustainable architecture.

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This program investigates green hydrogen's potential to mitigate climate change, replacing fossil fuel-dependent hydrogen in applications like aviation and heavy transport. NASA scientist Patrick

This program investigates green hydrogen's potential to mitigate climate change, replacing fossil fuel-dependent hydrogen in applications like aviation and heavy transport. NASA scientist Patrick Hogan and Cascadia Energy Technologies' John Gentile discuss this paradigm shift with host Dale Walkonen. Edited by Mike Coe.

For more on modular green hydrogen, visit cascadiaenergytech.com. Explore the state of our planet at the FacingFuture Library: facingfuture.earth/library.

The widespread disconnect between humans and plastic waste is alarming. We consume vast amounts of plastic yet often remain unaware of its fate, whether it's recycled or simply dumped into

The widespread disconnect between humans and plastic waste is alarming. We consume vast amounts of plastic yet often remain unaware of its fate, whether it's recycled or simply dumped into landfills.

Current innovations, like switching straws, are insufficient. A fundamental shift in our mindsets and lifestyles is crucial to address the urgent challenge of single-use plastic. We must change how we view plastic to foster real change.

This talk was presented at a TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

A global movement is underway to restore large ecosystems. Led by figures like John Liu and Aude Peronne, thousands are actively working with nature to recover degraded landscapes, demonstrating

A global movement is underway to restore large ecosystems. Led by figures like John Liu and Aude Peronne, thousands are actively working with nature to recover degraded landscapes, demonstrating that nature's incredible resilience offers our best hope for survival.

Join this vital effort through [Commonland](https://commonland.com/) and [Ecosystem Restoration Communities](https://www.ecosystemrestorationcommunities.org/). For further insights into climate change, explore the [FacingFuture Library](https://facingfuture.earth/library).