The debate over how wealthy countries can aid developing nations cope with the effects of global warming was center stage at the recent COP27 talks in Egypt. On Monday, Dec. 5 at 11:00 a.m. ET, join Washington Post national environmental reporter Brady Dennis for a conversation with Sudan-born billionaire Mo Ibrahim about the impact of “loss and damage” compensation and his foundation’s work in documenting the impact of climate change on the continent. This conversation kicks off a new, special week-long series, “This is Climate.”
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From catastrophic rain to massive heatwaves to record-breaking drought, extreme weather is disrupting the lives of millions of Americans and straining the country’s aging infrastructure. On Tuesday, Dec. 6 at 1:00 p.m. ET, join Washington Post Live for back-to-back conversations with Jackson, Miss., Mayor Chokwe Lumumba and Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall about the impact of climate change on their cities as part of a new, special week-long series, “This is Climate.”
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The scope of climate change can often make people feel powerless, but communication experts say how these issues are discussed can shape solutions at the individual and community level. On Wednesday, Dec. 7 at 11:00 a.m. ET, join Washington Post Live for a conversation with scientist and TikTok star Alaina Wood about her work to make science more accessible and actionable as part of a special week-long series, “This is Climate.”
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Climate-fueled disasters are worsening across the United States and threatening what Americans value most in their everyday lives, warns a recent federal report. On Thursday, Dec. 8 at 9:00 a.m. ET, join Washington Post Live for a conversation with special climate envoy John Kerry about the Biden administration’s climate policies at home and abroad. Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) will later discuss U.S. investments in clean energy innovation and the prospects for bipartisan cooperation in the next Congress. This event is as part of a new, special week-long series, “This is Climate.”
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