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Earth Day 2020: Climate Change and Health - The Way Forward

Offered By: The Aspen Institute via YouTube

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Explore a virtual celebration of Earth Day's 50th anniversary in this 1-hour 33-minute conference talk featuring former Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz and a panel of experts. Delve into the interconnections between climate change and human health, examining economic, security, and social equity issues. Gain insights from keynote speaker Ernest Moniz and panelists Michael Greenstone, Amy Luers, and Jacqueline Patterson as they discuss the pandemic's impact on climate change, clean energy jobs, oil demand, electric vehicles, carbon pricing, and systemic changes. Learn about lessons from the coronavirus crisis, pollution data, and potential political shifts in addressing climate and health challenges.

Syllabus

Introduction
Amy Harder
Ernest Moniz
I am staying healthy
Join the conversation
How will the pandemic affect climate change
Will Congress support clean energy jobs
Oil demand
Oil industry recovery
Electric vehicles
Public vs private transportation
Carbon pricing
Jobs
Lightning Round
Joe Biden
Secretary of State
Panel Discussion
Lessons Learned from Coronavirus
Systemic Change
Politics
Pollution Data


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The Aspen Institute

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