Celebrating My Community

I’m privileged to be part of a community of inspiring people dedicated to saving our planet. Below are some of the successes and voices that inspire me and give me hope.

Inspiring Successes

Great feature on Enduring Earth in WWF Magazine

Seventy-four-year-old Ap Trongchu squints into the morning glare as his yaks graze on the mountain slope. The grizzled herder’s gho, the traditional knee-length robe worn by

Big new marine commitment from the Costa Rica:

Costa Rica Expands Cocos Island National Park by 27 times in size President Carlos Alvarado of Costa Rica has signed a decree expanding the Cocos

Exciting news from the Galapagos Islands:

Ecuador expands protections around Galápagos, creating ‘a new highway’ for sea life The South American government will curb fishing in more than 20,000 square miles

Water: A Biography

Brilliant first book by my friend and former colleague, Giulio Boccaletti. A comprehensive history of water management, it’s also the best explanation of antiquity and the development of human civilization I’ve ever read.

The Ministry for the Future

Part 4 of my Fall climate tour, Ministry for the Future is a fascinating thought experiment in how we ultimately solve the climate challenge. Terrifying and hopeful at the same time.

How to Avoid a Climate Disaster

Part 3 of my Fall climate tour. Bill Gates’ climate book is a simple and practical guide to the technology needed to solve climate change.

Unsettled

Steve Koonin’s controversial book on climate science is a sobering reminder of the importance of getting the science right.

The Uninhabitable Earth

Part 1 of my Fall climate tour, David Wallace-Wells book is a terrifying picture of just how bad the climate problem could get. While not the most likely scenario, the idea that this is even a possible future should be reason enough to move much faster on climate.