- Are you curious about careers in science?

Hi, I'm Janellyn.

And today I'm with Marilyn Waite.

Marilyn, tell me, where are you and what do you do?

- I'm in between Oakland, California, and Washington DC.

And I work on Sustainable Finance and Investing.

The goal is to mobilize enough money to solve climate change so that we can support people and planet.

I do three primary tasks.

I develop strategies for how to solve climate change, two, identify people and firms that can implement that strategy.

And three, I fund firms to accomplish the strategy.

- What causes climate change?

- So climate change is caused when greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide are released into the atmosphere at high levels.

These gases come from things like gas powered cars, fossil fuel power plants, cutting down trees, and industrial agriculture.

- What does it mean to invest in climate solutions?

- When we say invest in climate solutions, we mean provide enough money from those who are seeking that return in businesses and projects that mitigate greenhouse gas emissions.

These solutions run across sectors from agriculture to energy to transportation.

Climate change affects everyone.

We have about 30 years to make a change.

But if we don't accelerate action in these next 10 years, then we will see irreplaceable damage.

So as individuals, we can start using only zero emissions transportation.

That means walking, cycling, taking the train or subway, and using electric vehicles.

We can eat more plants and less meat.

And we can choose to bank with the banks that are climate friendly.

So think about that when you open up your first bank account.

Be sure to choose one that is climate friendly and community friendly.

- What is your advice to kids, particularly girls who are interested in a career like yours?

- My advice is to develop the curiosity for how the world works.

Ask yourself, what is wrong with it and explore solutions.

Read, watch, and listen to learn about finance and investment.

- Marilyn Waite got me really invested in how I can help with climate change.

Explore your possibilities.

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