Daniel Magallon, featured at TEDxBasel June 2020, is a sustainable energy technology, finance, and market specialist. He focuses on utilizing pandemic recovery plans to tackle climate change,

Daniel Magallon, featured at TEDxBasel June 2020, is a sustainable energy technology, finance, and market specialist. He focuses on utilizing pandemic recovery plans to tackle climate change, drawing on extensive project implementation experience across Europe, Asia, Latin America, and Africa.

Since 2007, Magallon has served as CEO of BASE, a Swiss organization dedicated to scaling investments in climate change solutions. His work develops market-based business models and financial mechanisms, including “Energy Savings Insurance,” “Financing RE through remittances,” “On-bill Financing,” and the “Cooling as a Service” model, recognized by the Global Innovation Lab in 2019.

In 2008, fifth-grader Cassandra Lin founded Turn Grease Into Fuel (TGIF) after learning used cooking oil could be converted into affordable, clean-burning biodiesel for home heating. TGIF partners

In 2008, fifth-grader Cassandra Lin founded Turn Grease Into Fuel (TGIF) after learning used cooking oil could be converted into affordable, clean-burning biodiesel for home heating. TGIF partners with local restaurants to collect kitchen grease, which is then recycled and distributed to charities assisting families with heating needs. This initiative has already helped offset over two million pounds of carbon dioxide emissions.

Lin and her team further championed environmental efforts by drafting Rhode Island's Used Cooking Oil Recycling Act in 2011. Passed into law in 2012, this legislation expanded TGIF's reach, establishing a robust network that effectively addresses community needs while significantly reducing waste and pollution.

Joe Biden, America's president-elect, made climate change a central focus of his campaign. He recognizes that climate change is not a partisan issue, and the nation requires bipartisan action to

Joe Biden, America's president-elect, made climate change a central focus of his campaign. He recognizes that climate change is not a partisan issue, and the nation requires bipartisan action to address it effectively.

Citizens' Climate Lobby (CCL) is committed to facilitating this progress. Join us in our efforts to promote climate solutions.

Learn more and get involved: cclusa.org/join

David Wallace-Wells observes that few Silicon Valley titans are addressing climate change, despite the opportunity to leave a significant legacy. He points to Bill Gates-funded negative emissions

David Wallace-Wells observes that few Silicon Valley titans are addressing climate change, despite the opportunity to leave a significant legacy. He points to Bill Gates-funded negative emissions technology, which could enable current industrial activity without global warming.

This technology would cost $3 trillion annually to operate worldwide. While substantial, this figure is less than the $5 trillion spent each year on global fossil fuel subsidies.

Wallace-Wells, author of [The Uninhabitable Earth: Life After Warming](https://amzn.to/2Of5N3y), shared these insights. Read more at BigThink.com, and follow Big Think on [YouTube](http://goo.gl/CPTsV5), [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/BigThinkdotcom), and [Twitter](https://twitter.com/bigthink).

Water.org co-founder Matt Damon shares inspiring thoughts and anecdotes with World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim. They discuss strategies for making water accessible to the world's poorest

Water.org co-founder Matt Damon shares inspiring thoughts and anecdotes with World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim. They discuss strategies for making water accessible to the world's poorest communities.

Damon also recounts a humbling experience with a smart Haitian pre-teen, highlighting how even a mega-star can learn from unexpected sources.

Sister Elizabeth Brandreth offers the opening prayer, followed by Madeleine Para, President of Citizens' Climate Lobby, who kicks off the conference. Bishop John Stowe, OFM Conv, Bishop of

Sister Elizabeth Brandreth offers the opening prayer, followed by Madeleine Para, President of Citizens' Climate Lobby, who kicks off the conference. Bishop John Stowe, OFM Conv, Bishop of Lexington, delivers the keynote.

Bishop Stowe advocates for elevating care of creation as a core Church doctrine and a key pro-life issue, serving as Episcopal Advisor for the Catholic Committee of Appalachia and Bishop President of Pax Christi USA. CCL's Dr. Danny Richter will converse with Ambassador Francis Rooney, former U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See and a Republican sponsor of the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act.

In its final weeks, the Trump administration is rapidly constructing border wall miles. This effort involves bulldozing protected public lands, dynamiting mountains, and destroying habitats vital

In its final weeks, the Trump administration is rapidly constructing border wall miles. This effort involves bulldozing protected public lands, dynamiting mountains, and destroying habitats vital for endangered species.

President-elect Joe Biden pledged "Not Another Foot" of wall would be built under his leadership. He is expected to fulfill this promise immediately upon taking office on January 20, permanently halting further construction.

Published on October 17, 2016.

Judy Sheridan-Gonzalez, RN, MSN, FNP, President of the 40,000-member New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA), discusses the urgent need for union

Published on October 17, 2016.

Judy Sheridan-Gonzalez, RN, MSN, FNP, President of the 40,000-member New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA), discusses the urgent need for union participation in addressing the climate crisis.

Former Vice President Al Gore draws a parallel between the climate movement and significant historical movements. He explains that such movements ultimately clarify, revealing a stark, binary

Former Vice President Al Gore draws a parallel between the climate movement and significant historical movements. He explains that such movements ultimately clarify, revealing a stark, binary choice between right and wrong.

Gore asserts that the climate movement is currently at this critical inflection point, facing a similar clear decision.

Dr. David E. Guggenheim, marine biologist and president of 1planet1ocean, addresses critical marine challenges: nutrient pollution, overfishing, and shifting baselines. He provides actionable

Dr. David E. Guggenheim, marine biologist and president of 1planet1ocean, addresses critical marine challenges: nutrient pollution, overfishing, and shifting baselines. He provides actionable insights into current and future solutions.

This discussion was recorded on May 5, 2009, at the Orlando Public Library, as part of his "50 Years 50 States 50 Speeches" tour.

For more information, visit Dr. Guggenheim's website: oceandoctor.org.