Jul 13, 2023
Welcome to another episode of Outrage + Optimism, where we
examine issues at the forefront of the climate crisis, interview
change-makers, and transform our anger into productive dialogue
about building a sustainable future.
This week, our podcast comes from Detroit, Clay's home city, where
Christiana, Tom and Clay have been attending the TED Countdown
conference. The hosts provide an insight into what has been an
incredible week, with fascinating speakers including a
not-to-be-missed speech by Al Gore, Xiaojun "Tom" Wang and Susan
Lozier, many talking about the exponential change that we are
seeing, a recurring message coming out of the event. They also
discuss Christiana’s recent op-ed,
I thought fossil fuel firms could change. I was wrong’ which
really is worth a read if you haven’t already.
Our hosts speak with some special guests from across the TED
Countdown conference about this idea of exponential change and the
need for a shift in the narrative of climate change; Andrew Steer,
Fiona McRaith, Dr Jonathan Foley and Ellen Jackowski.
With Clay busy in Detroit at TED Countdown, huge thanks to Airaphon
who mixed and sound edited the podcast this week.
NOTES AND RESOURCES
You can read Christiana’s most recent op-ed here,
I thought fossil fuel firms could change. I was wrong’
Andrew Steer, President and CEO of the Bezos Earth Fund
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Fiona McRaith, Manager, Engagement & Delivery and Special Assistant to the President & CEO, Bezos Earth Fund
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Dr Jonathan Foley, Executive Director, Project Drawdown
Ellen Jackowski, Chief Sustainability Officer and EVP at Mastercard
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