Dr. Whendee Silver of UC Berkeley researches the bio-geochemical effects of climate change and human environmental impacts, focusing on mitigation potential. She collaborates with the Marin Carbon Project to establish a scientific basis for carbon farming practices.

Global implementation of these practices could significantly mitigate climate change. Learn more at Bioneers.

Alexandra Flynn is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Human Geography at the University of Toronto. Her research focuses on urban governance, planning law, and Indigenous-municipal relationships.

Before her academic role, she represented First Nations governments in land disputes and agreements, and worked in intergovernmental relations for the City of Toronto. Her forthcoming book with Lexis Nexis explores the evolving role of municipalities in Canada's legal system.

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China, the world's largest polluter and a leading clean energy producer, faces a critical environmental future. Data scientist Angel Hsu examines how this populous nation is adopting alternative energy to confront the ecological impact of its rapid industrialization.

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High housing prices are not an insurmountable problem. Professor Zhang will share insights into the Taiwan housing market, offering a less pessimistic outlook and revealing new possibilities.

Professor Zhang is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Land Policy at National Chengchi University and Director of its Taiwan Real Estate Research Center. This talk was presented at an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more at TEDx.

Gloria Walton of SCOPE advocates for an intersectional approach to climate solutions, asserting that climate problems are deeply rooted in various forms of systemic oppression.

She emphasizes the critical importance of incorporating diverse, outside perspectives to drive meaningful change.

Anthropologist and venture capitalist Stephen DeBerry reveals a surprising insight: communities on the social, economic, and environmental margins often reside on the east sides of cities. In his talk, he explains how environmental and man-made factors create "disparity by design" in places like East Palo Alto and East Jerusalem, offering elegant solutions.

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Last Saturday, 30,000 people marched in California, calling on Governor Jerry Brown to protect communities and lead a just transition away from climate-damaging drilling.

Join us this Thursday for #BrownsLastChance to keep fossil fuels in the ground. Learn more and participate here: http://brownslastchance.org/sept13/

At Talks at Google, Peter Kohler (The Plastic Tide) and Dr. Stefan Leutenegger (Imperial College London) discuss the escalating ocean plastic crisis. They highlight how plastic threatens a vital $5 trillion economic resource and humanity's life support.

The Plastic Tide initiative quantifies this problem using drone imagery and machine learning. Their work involves a vast drone imagery database and a deep-learning algorithm for plastic detection and geo-referenced mapping.

The speakers will present early results, related research, and future strategies to limit ocean plastic. Learn more about their efforts at The Plastic Tide.

Witness the remarkable growth of Monsoon, an adorable black bear cub, in the beautiful U.S.-Mexico borderlands. Over 15 months, the Center’s critter cams documented Monsoon's journey from a 2-month-old cub, secure with its mother, to a fully independent yearling.

The borderlands reveal a surprising diversity of wildlife sharing Monsoon's habitat. Neighbors include cacti, coatis, coyotes, bats, pumas, and even a jaguar, showcasing the rich ecosystem of this unique region.

Addressing land and forest degradation requires integrated land management, balancing development with natural resource conservation. Burkina Faso's REDD+ program offers an innovative approach tailored for Sahelian countries and dry forests. This strategy strengthens governance and implements decentralized actions, empowering communities and local governments to design and execute investments that protect their natural capital.

The upcoming REDD+ Investment Program will scale these successful lessons across the country.

Imagine a world where everyone discusses climate. Climate One invites you to join this vital conversation.

Share your thoughts by posting a video or photo on Twitter or Facebook. Use #LetsTalkClimate to let us know what you think.

Brian Wiedenmeier emphasizes the critical need for broad participation in discussions about climate change and its impacts. He urges everyone to engage, from neighbors and friends to business owners, elected officials, and policymakers.

Wiedenmeier states that the stakes are too high for anyone to be excluded from this vital conversation, underscoring the importance of collective dialogue.

Nicolette Hahn Niman expresses significant frustration with the oversimplified messages prevalent in climate conversations.

She specifically highlights the common advice to "don't eat beef," noting it's often presented as a straightforward solution beneficial for the climate.

Dominique Crenn suggests a large dinner table is an ideal setting for discussing climate change. She posits that food is the core of engagement, a catalyst that naturally leads to narrative development.

This progression from narrative fosters new ideas and cultivates greater mutual respect among participants. Such an environment is crucial for meaningful dialogue on pressing global issues. #LetsTalkClimate

Sunrun co-founder Ed Fenster suggests a practical approach to discussing climate change: take personal action. He advises sharing with friends how these steps have positively impacted your life.

Fenster believes this method will inspire others, fostering a positive cycle of engagement. #LetsTalkClimate

Chef Dominique Crenn of Atelier Crenn has voiced concerns about the beef industry, emphasizing the profound interconnectedness of all life. She argues that current consumption patterns are detrimental to our well-being.

As a result of these convictions, Crenn has announced that beef will be removed from her restaurant's menus.

Anthony Myint shares his perspective on wine production and its environmental impact.

He emphasizes the critical need to examine industry growing practices through a climate lens.

John Wick and the Marin Carbon Project are pioneering carbon farming, a practice that sequesters atmospheric carbon in soil. This research-backed approach enhances soil fertility, increases crop yields, and makes farms more resilient to drought. Adopted globally, carbon farming offers a powerful solution to the climate crisis.

Learn more about carbon farming at Bioneers.