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Climate Week NYC 2021: Green Jobs In The Clean Energy Transition

Climate Week NYC 2021: Green Jobs In The Clean Energy Transition

FromClimate Correction™ - A Climate Change Podcast


Climate Week NYC 2021: Green Jobs In The Clean Energy Transition

FromClimate Correction™ - A Climate Change Podcast

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Length:
99 minutes
Released:
Oct 5, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The transition to 100% clean energy by 2030 - an historical commitment by the Biden Administration with the potential to create over 10 million green, well paid and skilled jobs. From construction to transport, manufacturing to industry, green jobs will continue to grow and with greater business and government collaboration increasing the demand for green jobs, has the potential to transform the American energy economy and secure a future for key American industries – but only if people and communities are placed at the heart of this transition. The Hub Live presents a 90-minute examination of Biden’s jobs and energy vision exploring how the transition can benefit all Americans, why it is so critical to other sectoral transitions, and how to build the level of capacity – both infrastructure and skills – required to deliver a new energy economy. Speakers include: Chris Ashton, CEO, Worley Sophie Brochu, President & CEO, Hydro-Québec Kate Brown, Governor, State of Oregon Helen Clarkson, CEO, Climate Group Megan Darby, Editor, Climate Home News Ani Dasgupta, CEO & President, World Resources Institute Deb Haaland, US Secretary of Interior, US Department of the Interior Damilola Ogunbiyi, CEO, SE4ALL / UN Energy Pedro J. Pizarro, CEO, Edison International James Slevin, National President, Utility Workers Union of America Frans Timmermans, Executive VP, European Commission Halla Tómasdóttir, CEO & Chief Change Catalyst, B-Team Mary Warlick, Deputy Director General, International Energy Agency Climate Week NYC 2021
Released:
Oct 5, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (99)

David S. Vogel is a world-renowned data scientist and predictive modeler. He has won the prestigious KDD Cup several times and the Heritage Health Prize in 2013. His wife, Thais Lopez Vogel, an attorney, manages VoLo Foundation. Together, they are raising six kids. David's research led them to become aware of the devastating economic impact of human reliance on uncapped fossil fuels and other greenhouse gases. They knew they had to do something - for their kids and future generations. VoLo Foundation exists to be the bridge between the science community and everyone else. The Foundation's work accelerates change and global impact by supporting science-based climate change solutions, enhancing education, and improving health. The Foundation hosts an annual series of events over the week of Earth Day. It is called Florida Climate Week. Climate Correction™ - the Keynote event of Florida Climate Week - brings top minds in climate solutions to one stage. Now, their cutting edge research and solutions-focused education are available for streaming all year long on VoLo's Climate Correction Podcast. Podcast Host Shannon Maganiezin is part of VoLo's robust and talented Communications team. She previously hosted GIVE - A Philanthropy Podcast. Learn More https://volofoundation.org/climate-correction-podcast/