Washington Post Live will present “This is Climate Summit: Tipping Points” on Thursday, April 11 in The Post’s D.C. headquarters. The high-level and dynamic summit will feature conversations moderated by Post journalists about the tipping points confronting the planet including the record-breaking temperatures globally and unprecedented investments in renewable energy.
Featured interviews include:
- John Podesta, Senior Advisor to the President for International Climate Policy, in conversation with Juliet Eilperin, Deputy Climate and Environment Editor, about President Biden’s climate agenda domestically and globally.
- Wes Moore, Governor of Maryland (D), in conversation with Brady Dennis, National Environmental Reporter, on pursuing a cleaner and growing economy and the key environmental questions arising from the Baltimore bridge collapse.
- Jennifer Holmgren, CEO, LanzaTech, Matt Rogers, Co-Founder & CEO, Mill, Leah Ellis, Co-Founder & CEO, Sublime Systems in conversation with Shannon Osaka, Climate Zeitgeist Reporter, about the technological innovations that could usher in a low-carbon economy.
- Rajiv J. Shah, President of the Rockefeller Foundation, in conversation with Bina Venkataraman, Washington Post Opinion Columnist, on what it takes to implement large scale change
- Cristina Mittermeier, Photographer & Co-Founder, SeaLegacy showcasing her visual storytelling about the oceans
Additionally, Michael Coren, The Post’s climate advice columnist, will give a dynamic presentation about how social norms compel individual climate action. Joe Yonan, The Post’s food and dining editor, will also offer a sustainable cooking demo.
View the full list of speakers and register to watch here.
This summit is the latest event in Post Live’s global coverage of climate change that has convened world leaders and key decision-makers for discussions in Washington D.C., Seoul, Mexico City and New York.
“We’re excited to showcase The Post’s award-winning climate coverage on our live stage and highlight what leaders across policy, business and civic society are pursuing to address a warming planet,” said Katherine O’Hearn, Post Live’s executive producer. “We look forward to sharing powerful insights and actionable advice with our viewers.”
The Washington Post’s “This is Climate Summit: Tipping Points” is hosted with presenting sponsors 3M and Ecolab.
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