The Time to Act Is Now: A Conversation with Climate Activists Adrian Grenier, Jamie Margolin, and Anna Buretta
In this conversation, Actor Adrian Grenier and Gen Z climate activists Jamie Margolin and Anna Buretta explain why the time to act is now.
Policy and Activism
UNEP: The Future of the World’s Leading Climate Authority
Despite being the world’s most powerful international body on the environment, the United Nations Environment Programme is anything but powerful: monetary contributions from member countries are voluntary and enforcement of environmental treaties is non-existent. With climate change looming and UNEP…
How Climate Change and Greenspaces Can Lead to Gentrification
The Sweaty Penguin has covered many of the benefits of adding greenspace in an urban neighborhood, building jetties or seawalls to protect a coastal community, or simply living on higher ground in a city prone to floods and hurricanes. But…
5 Takeaways from the G20 Climate Meeting
Twenty of the largest economies on earth met in July to discuss their climate plans in advance of COP26 in November. Here are the five biggest takeaways from their meeting.
How Can We Become Intersectional Climate Changemakers?
Two climate changemakers are using stories to create an intersectional climate movement. On this episode of Planet Forward, Dr. Naamal De Silva and Anthony Karambelas share how they use storytelling to address climate change and environmental injustices.
What Issues Are Sea Turtles Facing and What Does It Mean for Our Oceans and Economy?
After a scientist found a plastic straw lodged in a sea turtle’s nose, sea turtles rose to fame in the environmental world and became the mascots of anti-plastic campaigns. But the issues facing sea turtles go well beyond plastic. Today,…
The New EPA Administrator Is Leading With Climate Justice
Environmental justice has a seat at the head table with the new EPA Administrator Michael Regan.
One of America’s Most Prescient Political Thinkers on the Changing Politics of Climate Change
Author Dana Fisher on the growing fissures in political life and why now is the time for substantial climate policy.
The Power of Us | Full Film
The Power of Us underscores the urgency of the climate crisis and shows the power of an intergenerational, collaborative movement to fight climate change.
“The Power of Us” | Educational Resources
PBS Learning Media, has created various learning media for middle and high schoolers to accompany the documentary "The Power of Us."
The Power of Us: A Digital Premiere + Panel Discussion on Intergenerational Climate Action
On Feb. 4th, 2021, the film The Power of Us had its digital premiere, followed by a panel discussion and Q&A about intergenerational climate change action. Moderated by Yessenia Funes, Climate Editor at Atmos Magazine, and featuring Saad Amer, Co-founder and Director…
The Power of Us | About the Film
“It’s really important for young people to take ownership of the planet, to individually and collectively get involved.”