Dr. Mark C. Trexler, an expert with over 30 years in regulatory and energy policy and 25 years advising on global climate change risk, co-founded The Climate Web.

With attorney Laura H.

Dr. Mark C. Trexler, an expert with over 30 years in regulatory and energy policy and 25 years advising on global climate change risk, co-founded The Climate Web.

With attorney Laura H. Kosloff, Trexler developed The Climate Web to deliver "actionable climate knowledge," addressing the overwhelming volume of raw information related to climate change and risk.

This interview, conducted by Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv and filmed by Barry Heidt, occurred in Portland, Oregon, on April 23, 2016, and was published on April 27, 2016.

This interview, conducted on April 23, 2016, features climate change expert Dr. Mark Trexler. He discusses climate risk analysis, scenario planning, and introduces The Climate

This interview, conducted on April 23, 2016, features climate change expert Dr. Mark Trexler. He discusses climate risk analysis, scenario planning, and introduces The Climate Web™.

The Climate Web™ is a knowledge solution developed by Dr. Trexler and Laura Kosloff. It helps users identify and track critical climate risk issues by organizing and linking thousands of reports, news stories, and other materials. Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv conducted the interview, with camera work by Barry Heidt. It was published on April 27, 2016.

This video features two excerpts from Mark Plotkin's speeches. His October 2014 TED Global talk in Rio de Janeiro addresses the critical endangerment of Amazonian indigenous cultures and

This video features two excerpts from Mark Plotkin's speeches. His October 2014 TED Global talk in Rio de Janeiro addresses the critical endangerment of Amazonian indigenous cultures and uncontacted tribes, arguing they are the rainforest's most vulnerable species, not jaguars or eagles. Mark's Speech.

A second excerpt, from his August 2006 Authors@Google speech, emphasizes his view that protecting the earth is spiritually beneficial. Mark's August 2006 talk.

Published on December 1, 2014.

Food authority Mark Bittman explores how industrialized food production has driven global health crises and climate change. He offers a panoramic view of this history, explaining how we can rescue

Food authority Mark Bittman explores how industrialized food production has driven global health crises and climate change. He offers a panoramic view of this history, explaining how we can rescue ourselves from modern missteps.

With over three decades in global food culture and policy, Bittman is known for his "How to Cook Everything" series and thirty-plus books, including Animal, Vegetable, Junk. A fellow at Yale and on Columbia's Mailman School of Public Health faculty, he also edits The Mark Bittman Project and has received multiple James Beard and IACP Awards.

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In late 2016, concerned about the incoming administration's commitment to the Paris Climate Accord, Anne Lee and students in Sammamish, WA, co-founded Schools Under 2C. This student-led

In late 2016, concerned about the incoming administration's commitment to the Paris Climate Accord, Anne Lee and students in Sammamish, WA, co-founded Schools Under 2C. This student-led organization aims to raise climate change awareness among students globally.

Schools Under 2C, with 80 members, has significantly reduced Tesla STEM high school's monthly carbon footprint by over two tons. Lee implemented composting, lighting reduction, and a transportation incentive app. Now, 30 schools worldwide have pledged to join the "Under 2C challenge," replicating these efforts.

Physicist Lee Smolin compares the scientific community's function to democracy. He explains that scientists "fight

Physicist Lee Smolin compares the scientific community's function to democracy. He explains that scientists "fight and argue as hard as we can," yet accept that the next generation will ultimately decide what is correct.

Smolin argues this process mirrors how democracy operates. More of his lectures are available on his website.

Mark, a consultant for a greener world and self-proclaimed extreme introvert, finds inspiration in new ideas, the outdoors, and local breweries. As a first-time TEDx speaker, he will challenge us

Mark, a consultant for a greener world and self-proclaimed extreme introvert, finds inspiration in new ideas, the outdoors, and local breweries. As a first-time TEDx speaker, he will challenge us to fundamentally change our relationship with plastic.

Having used the same reusable water bottle for years, Mark will share practical, everyday strategies to reduce waste and live a greener life. His talk promises to forever alter how you view plastic water bottles.

This presentation was delivered at a TEDx event, independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.