While the public now grasps the serious threat of global warming, a clear path forward remains elusive. Drawing from his book, *Under the Influence: Putting Peer Pressure to Work*, Robert Frank proposes that leveraging behavioral contagion can make addressing climate change less daunting than many believe.

Robert H. Frank is the Henrietta Johnson Louis Professor of Management and Professor of Economics at Cornell's Johnson Graduate School of Management. He previously wrote the "Economic View" column for *The New York Times*.

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Elder Dave Courchene (Nii Gaani Aki Inini – Leading Earth Man) presented "The Hope for Humanity – Preparing for a New Earth" at a 2018 meeting in Winnipeg. He emphasized that separateness and materialism contribute to a society plagued by fear, anger, and depression.

Explore a special collection of Elder Courchene's teachings on EarthSayers.tv: EarthSayers.tv Teachings.

At COP 15 in Copenhagen, Hub Culture journalist Edie Lush interviewed Sarah Severn, Nike's Director of Stakeholder Partnerships. Severn discussed the current progress of climate legislation within the United States.

She also highlighted the BICEP partnership, a coalition of 17 global companies actively advocating for comprehensive climate change legislation.

Esteemed futurist Michael Barnard will outline long-term decarbonization scenarios for the global economy. His projections cover key areas like buildings, distributed energy, concrete, steel, renewables, vehicle-to-grid technologies, and hydrogen, all grounded in physics, economics, and human nature.

Barnard spends his time projecting 40-80 years into the future, assisting executives, Boards, and investors in making informed decisions today. His global perspective is informed by extensive experience and regular publications on innovation, business, and technology.

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At UNFCCC COP25 on December 4, 2019, C2G and leading experts urged immediate action to address governance gaps in CO2 removal. C2G Executive Director Janos Pasztor specifically highlighted the challenges of large-scale CO2 removal.

For more information, visit c2g2.net/carbon-dioxide-removal/.

Indigenous autonomy is a fundamental right, inextricably linked to protecting our planet and climate.

Oil company Petroperú is accelerating oil exploration in Indigenous territories of the Peruvian Amazon, seeking international financing. This funding would enable further exploitation in a critical ecosystem, jeopardizing local communities and global climate stability.

Join us in pressuring banks considering financing Petroperú. Encourage them to meet with the Indigenous delegation visiting NYC around Earth Day to prevent further Amazon destruction.

Carbon pricing is rapidly advancing worldwide, with significant developments like the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and new initiatives in Canada and Mexico. CCL Policy Fellow Dr. Danny Richter will provide a global overview, highlighting how America’s trading partners are using carbon pricing to cut pollution, level the playing field, and drive clean innovation.

Understanding these international trends is crucial for U.S. policy, especially as border adjustments and carbon efficiency become central. This session equips policy advocates with the global context and talking points needed to champion smart, fair carbon policy at home.

Climate activist Greta Thunberg challenged world leaders at the Youth4Climate summit, criticizing their unfulfilled promises regarding the climate emergency. She dismissed their rhetoric as "blah, blah, blah," highlighting a lack of genuine action.

Thunberg called for constructive dialogue and urged media to prioritize reporting on politicians' deeds rather than their words. Her speech underscored the urgent need for tangible progress over mere platitudes.