The Urgency of Now
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Since the 1989 release of Bill McKibben’s landmark book, The End of Nature, little has been done to tackle climate change. But McKibben says we’re finally in a moment when voters, media, and political leaders are paying attention. From school strikes to the Green New Deal, young people around the world have opened a window for action. His plea is this: Seize the opportunity while we still have leverage to change the fate of our planet.
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- 2019 Festival
- Environment
- Health
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